Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 790.0655: Purchase and delivery of firearms; mandatory waiting period; exceptions; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Florida law requires a 3-day waiting period (excluding weekends and holidays) between firearm purchase and delivery, with exceptions for concealed carry licensees, trade-ins, and certain rifle/shotgun purchases. Violating this requirement is a third-degree felony.
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