Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 790.221: Possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty
Felony
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to own or possess an operable short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun. Violating this law is a felony of the second degree.
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