The way I read it an antique or replica Cap n Ball is not a firearm under Fl law. It does fire projectiles and could be considered a weapon needing a concealed "weapon" or firearm license for CONCEALED carry. What about open carry of a Cap n Ball loaded around town as long as it is holstered, snapped and not exhibited in a threatening manner? Any case law on this? Need FL facts not opinions PLEASE. Also if legal to carry w/o license is it ok for self defense? I'm not talking felons, just someone who can't afford a CCW.
790.001 Definitions.--As used in this chapter, except where the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Antique firearm" means any firearm manufactured in or before 1918 (including any matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar early type of ignition system) or replica thereof, whether actually manufactured before or after the year 1918, and also any firearm using fixed ammunition manufactured in or before 1918, for which ammunition is no longer manufactured in the United States and is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.
(6) "Firearm" means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device; or any machine gun. The term "firearm" does not include an antique firearm unless the antique firearm is used in the commission of a crime.
790.001 Definitions.--As used in this chapter, except where the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Antique firearm" means any firearm manufactured in or before 1918 (including any matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar early type of ignition system) or replica thereof, whether actually manufactured before or after the year 1918, and also any firearm using fixed ammunition manufactured in or before 1918, for which ammunition is no longer manufactured in the United States and is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.
(6) "Firearm" means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device; or any machine gun. The term "firearm" does not include an antique firearm unless the antique firearm is used in the commission of a crime.
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