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September 2, 2009, 04:17 PM | #26 | |
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hogdogs, you are correct except for the under the seat which is a no-no. Placing it there is NOT encasing it. Placing it in a holster under the seat does nothing in trying to comply with the law. With regard to the above quote, what would you do if stopped by LE and asked to step out of the car without the CCW? Easy answer, YOU ARE SCREWED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and off to the gray bar hotel.
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Under the seat in a holster is okay unless you can cite a reason why it isn't... As for the "on your person" part... it plainly says that if you are not a CCWP holder, you are absolutely "NOT" allowed to have the firearm on your person in ANY state of readiness! If the firearm is holstered or stored in a "cubby" like the glove box or console, it may be loaded and even have one in the pipe. No more 3 thru 5 steps (heard both) to ready to fire. Now all you have to do is open a container like the G-box or console to draw or slip the arm from a holster.... This is 100% related to allowing a florida citizen the right and capacity to avoid mugging on the low end and carjacking/murder on the high end.
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I stand corrected on the under the seat. This is what I found quoting it from the Florida Firearms law, Use & Ownership.
Anywhere you want EXCEPT on your person. It can even be under the seat -- as long as it's securely encased in a container or box with a closed lid; or a zippered, snapped, or Velcro-closed pouch, holster, or gun case.
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Anywhere in the vehicle, as long as it is securely encased. That includes a zippered case, a bag, box, enclosure, or conatiner as long as that enclosure has a lid, strap, clasp, zipper, snap, flap or some other device that must be operated in some fashion to gain access to the weapon. A holster with a snapped retention strap fits this rule, as long as the weapon is concealed and NOT on the person. A shoe box with a lid fits the legal rule. see Alexander v State, 477 So.2d 577(Fla 1985), also Urquiola v State, 590 So. 2d 497 (Fla. 3DCA 1991).
In Alexander, the Florida Supreme court ruled that a man with a gun in a zippered pouch in his car was not in violation of the law, even though there were other items in the pouch other than a firearm, and the man had unzipped and opened the pouch several times in the presence of a police officer. Also, there is not, nor has there ever been, a two, three, four or five step rule in the State of Florida. see Watson v Stone, 4 So.2d 700 (Fla. 1941)
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So, If I have a CCW Permit I can carry the gun on my waist in a Holster in the car,or Truck in my case. Is this Correct?
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Yep.
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The vehicle is not a extension of the home.
This is a hearsay that became a urban legend. A judge once told me; "If a vehicle is a extension of the home, why is it that it has to have a separate insurance policy once it leaves the property?" "There is a difference between obtaining a warrant to search a home, and a officer searching a vehicle under "Probable Cause", which does not require a warrant." "The law and the enforcement of carrying a loaded forearm in a vehicle differs from state to state, as it is a concern for public safety." He went on jokingly; "Why do you need a official documentation, such as DL, registration, proof of insurance always at hand in the vehicle and not so in your home?" "Why is it legal to have sex, drink, and be naked in your home and not in your vehicle?" |
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When in doubt, call the state police/highway patrol and ask. They will tell you.
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Sorry to dig up an old thread! I found this very informative thread, and is consistent with what I read as far as Florida laws pertaining to Personal conveyance.
I do have a question for the legal eagles out there. I would never willingly tell an officer if stopped about a handgun in my glovebox. I can legally own it, and it is my right under the law. My registration and insurance documents are located elsewhere. However, what if he asks? It seems there might be some gray area there, as it pertains to my civil rights. I haven't gotten pulled over in 20 years, but don't they ask if you have weapons, alchohol, or drugs in the car? Pardon my ignorance if I am way off. |
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Welcome to the forum. First. DON'T GRAVE DIG. Grave digging is posting to a long-dead thread just to ask a related question. Second, in Fl you don't have to tell LE about a firearm unless asked - then you must disclose. That is not the case in all states. There are many states that have affirmative disclosure laws (i.e, you have to warn the officer right up front). |
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^^^^ Sorry. I just really didn't want to start a whole new discussion, and the question was pretty specific to the legal direction the thread had taken.
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The OP's question was answered by Hogdogs and HKmp5 a year and a half ago.
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