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Florida Machine Gun Laws

Florida laws concerning the ownership and use of machine guns are found under Title 46, Chapter 760, of the state statutes. Any weapon that can fire, or be adjusted to fire, more than one bullet as a result of a single trigger pull is defined as a machine gun. Florida allows citizens to own machine guns if the citizens meet certain criteria.

Legal Ownership
- To own a machine gun in Florida, you must have approval from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and must acquire the gun from a Class 3 federal firearms dealer. You must be at least 21 years old, have no drug or alcohol abuse problems, be mentally healthy and never convicted of a felony. You must submit ATF Form 4 to the bureau and pay a $200 federal transfer tax.
Legal Use
- Machine guns may be used in accordance with local and federal laws. Military personnel, members of the National Guard and law enforcement officers may legally carry and use these weapons on duty.
Illegal Use
- Firing a machine gun over publicly used roads, parks or any location where people are likely to assemble is against Florida law. Intentionally shooting a machine gun to cause harm or damage is a first-degree felony with a possible penalty of life imprisonment. In a time of civil unrest, military personnel and law enforcers are exempt from this law.

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