Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 790.16: Discharging machine guns; penalty
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to discharge a machine gun on roads, streets, highways, public parks, or public gathering places with intent to harm people or damage property. This offense is classified as a first-degree felony, punishable up to life imprisonment if great bodily harm or serious governmental disruption occurs. Law enforcement and authorized militia are exempt.
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