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^^^ not happening anymore, ever since Florida added some bite to county and
city violations of the preemption rules.
city violations of the preemption rules.
Not any more. See my post above.A friend here in south east Florida has a nice home in a "residential" area that sits on 15 acres. We would love to put a little range on that, and he has the space and finances to do it right...county regulations prevent him from doing so...
The wait rule falls outside of preemption. Counties are allowed to set their own rules. Miami Dade has a five day wait too, not sure about Broward. Of course the wait does not apply if you have a ccw.Yes, it is palm beach county. They also have a 5 day wait on any firearm, when the state preemption is 0 for long guns and 3 for handguns...
The 'state' is not going after anyone. It's mostly Florida Carry and area residents.Preemption doesn't matter when the sheep follow the herd. There are all kinds of firearms laws/regulations in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami that are enforced "illegally". The no guns in any park thing was around for a while...think that got shot down though. The problem is that the state seems to be going after these smaller counties and cities first to gain headway before hitting the deep pockets of the biggest tri-county area in the state.
well,in palm beach county,it's illegal to discharge a firearm east of 20 mile bend,which is 20 miles west of the coast.the area east is moderately to densely populated,and by doing so,forces you to use designated and approved ranges.now,if your out in the boonies,it's a different story,but care should be taken always when firing a weapon.you never know where the projectile will come to final rest
No it's not. See Florida Statute 790.33 Field of regulation of firearms and ammunition preempted.well,in palm beach county,it's illegal to discharge a firearm east of 20 mile bend,which is 20 miles west of the coast.the area east is moderately to densely populated,and by doing so,forces you to use designated and approved ranges.now,if your out in the boonies,it's a different story,but care should be taken always when firing a weapon.you never know where the projectile will come to final rest
Actually the preemption statute was passed in 1987.dprice3844444 writes:
I remember that rule; I grew up down there, and learned to shoot off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road north of Northlake, in what is now the Royal Palm Beach Acreage. Well east of the 20-Mile Bend area. But, yes, there was such an ordinance enacted later.
It was voided by the 2011 preemption statute, and a news story just a month or so back highlighted on that.
Actually the preemption statute was passed in 1987.
Depends on your definition of what a residential neighborhood is. I don't live in Florida, but I believe that there are some areas that are pretty wide open and your neighbors are at pretty good distances from one another.
Let's let the guys from Florida weigh in on this.
The main thing is that you have to be outside city limits. You cannot do it in the city.
Except as provided in subsection (2) or subsection (3), any person who knowingly discharges a firearm in any public place or on the right-of-way of any paved public road, highway, or street, who knowingly discharges any firearm over the right-of-way of any paved public road, highway, or street or over any occupied premises, or who recklessly or negligently discharges a firearm outdoors on any property used primarily as the site of a dwelling as defined in s. 776.013 or zoned exclusively for residential use commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
The fact is that it is entirely possible to set up a safe backyard range. It could even be underground. Simply banning the entire idea, because someone could do something stupid, is just like banning guns.
I get your point, but the problem is that this sort of thing should not be in the hands of the government. (which is hwy this FL law is a good thing).Had you read my 2nd post, you would see what the meaning was behind my question.
My point has nothing to do with safety.