§ 790.225, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 790. WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
Ballistic self-propelled knives; unlawful to manufacture, sell, or possess; forfeiture; penalty.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, display, sell, own, possess, or use a ballistic self-propelled knife which is a device that propels a knifelike blade as a projectile and which physically separates the blade from the device by means of a coil spring, elastic material, or compressed gas. A ballistic self-propelled knife is declared to be a dangerous or deadly weapon and a contraband item. It shall be subject to seizure and shall be disposed of as provided in s. 790.08(1) and (6).
(2) This section shall not apply to:
(a) Any device from which a knifelike blade opens, where such blade remains physically integrated with the device when open.
(b) Any device which propels an arrow, a bolt, or a dart by means of any common bow, compound bow, crossbow, or underwater spear gun.
(3) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 85-258; s. 178, ch. 91-224; s. 1, ch. 2003-82.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 790.08, Fla. Stat.Taking possession of weapons and arms; reports; disposition; custody.Printed as s. 790.08(1)
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