Bowhntr6pt
Master
I agree Wildrider. Just as I did in the past, when it was perfectly legal here in Florida, I still had a sheriff come to my home and give me an OK in person. I would not do any different now. Before I fire my black powder guns on my property, a law enforcement officer will have to come here and OK it first. Just posted here, in case someone had a quick answer. I wouldn't have just taken anyone's word for it anyway, I was just hoping to hear "No problem! That law excludes, as a defined "Firearm" as stated, unless used in a crime-then they fall into the "Firearm" category. Or, to sadly read that a Florida resident here already called the local law and found out for sure that a muzzleloader is included as a firearm and the statement made in that law, that "The term “firearm” does not include
an antique firearm unless the antique firearm is used in the
commission of a crime" means nothing.
I just need to get on the phone and ask and if the law says it's OK, then have them come here anyway, as I did last time.
Thanks for all the well meaning, reasonable replies from everyone. I will post again, when I have a conclusive answer from the local law officials.
I hope you talk to someone who knows what they are talking about... I overheard one of our deputies give out WRONG information a few days ago concerning back yard shooting... I wanted to CHOKE her...lol.