Hey guys, I've been lurking here for a few months and just decided to register primarily because I have a question I simply can't seem to find a definitive answer on: Is it legal to open carry a black powder firearm in the State of Florida?
My confusion stems primarily from:
1) No weapon may be legally open carried in the State of Florida; yet
2) Black powder firearms are technically not considered weapons (as I understand the definition).
I have inquired at the local police department (the main office) and have received everything from "Why?," to "You can't legally carry any weapon anytime anywhere," to "What's a black powder gun?" (well, along those lines). I've inquired with black powder buddies and gotten both "Yes" and "No" results.
Now I'm not talking about strapping on a cap and ball cowboy shooter and using it as my self-defense gun; I have a Witness 10mm and a concealed carry license for that purpose. No, I am asking primarily for the issue of transportation and such. I do not currently have a car of my own and often walk or bike to where I need to go. Obviously my Hawken .45 caliber rifle is too big to stick in a pack and so on.
Just trying to stay well informed - thanks in advance everyone! =D
My confusion stems primarily from:
1) No weapon may be legally open carried in the State of Florida; yet
2) Black powder firearms are technically not considered weapons (as I understand the definition).
I have inquired at the local police department (the main office) and have received everything from "Why?," to "You can't legally carry any weapon anytime anywhere," to "What's a black powder gun?" (well, along those lines). I've inquired with black powder buddies and gotten both "Yes" and "No" results.
Now I'm not talking about strapping on a cap and ball cowboy shooter and using it as my self-defense gun; I have a Witness 10mm and a concealed carry license for that purpose. No, I am asking primarily for the issue of transportation and such. I do not currently have a car of my own and often walk or bike to where I need to go. Obviously my Hawken .45 caliber rifle is too big to stick in a pack and so on.
Just trying to stay well informed - thanks in advance everyone! =D