From: [j g rasty] at [pts.mot.com] (Joey Grasty) Newsgroups: rec.guns Subject: [BOOK REVIEW]Florida Firearms: Law, Use and Ownership Date: 29 Nov 1993 20:19:29 -0500 Review of _Florida Firearms: Law, Use and Ownership_ By Jon H. Gutmacher, Esq. Published by the author, November 1993 $14.95, 115 pages (no ISBN number) This is an excellent book on firearms laws in Florida and how they apply to purchase of firearms, possession of firearms and use of firearms in self defense. This book is very easy to read and contains many practical examples and gives a limited amount of case history to explain details in the laws. This book is written by a Ft. Lauderdale lawyer who specializes in defending people who use firearms in self defense. He is a participating panel attorney for the National Rifle Association. The book is published by the author and can be obtained by sending a check in the amount of $17.85, which includes the price of the book, shipping and taxes (include a photocopy of your drivers license) to: Jon H. Gutmacher, P.A. 634 North Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 This book can also be purchased at South Florida gun shows (I paid $12.00). Highly recommended for persons who live in Florida. Table of Contents ----------------- Introduction Introduces the author and explains the need for a legal disclaimer. 1. The Right to Bear Arms This chapter gives historical and constitutional basis for the right to keep and bear arms. 2. Qualifications for Purchasing or Possession of Firearms Defines the term "firearm" and how it is used in Florida. Explains who can buy and possess a firearm in Florida. Explains which crimes and arrests will prevent you from purchasing or possessing a firearm. Discusses three day waiting period. Gives a chart of permitted and non-permitted sales in Florida. 3. What to Do After They Turn You Down This chapter explains the three day waiting period and the approval process. Explains the computer background check. Explains the appeal procedure if you are turned down. 4. Removal of Legal Disabilities This chapter explains how to regain the right to purchase and possess a firearm after being convicted of a felony. 5. Florida Concealed Weapons Permit Gives the qualifications for obtaining a concealed weapons permit. Gives places where a concealed firearm cannot be carried. Explains license violations and procedures for reporting a lost license. Gives a list of crimes that will result in revocation of the license. 6. Transportation and Carrying of Weapons and Firearms Explains how firearms can be transported in private vehicles and public transportation. Tells how firearms can be kept at home and at a business. Explains legal terms "securely encased" and "readily accessable for immediate use". 7. Common Weapons Violations and Related Crimes Explains carrying concealed weapons and firearms. Tells about legal requirements of weapons other than firearms. Explains laws regarding machine guns, undersized weapons and other NFA weapons. Lists prohibited weapons and ammunition. Explains crimes committed with firearms, carrying by a convicted felon, carrying a weapon during the commision of a crime, use of a bulletproof vest during a crime, altering or removing a serial number, and tells about destructive devices. 8. Laws Concerning Children Explains laws concerning children, including legal age to own and purchase firearms, and storage of firearms where children can get to them. Explains legal liability if children obtain your firearm. 9. What Dealers Should Know Tells who must have a FFL and laws concerning its use. Explains how dealers must operate according to federal law. Explains reporting of multiple firearms sales, selling to persons with obvious impairments, required warnings, and items you can't sell in Florida. 10. Self Defense and the Lawful Use of Force Explains practical problems with self-defense. Defines forcible felony and deadly weapon. Explains imminent threat and reasonable belief as they pertain to self defense. Explains justifiable use of deadly force. Explains duty to retreat unless at home or business. Use of deadly force to prevent escape. Explains penalties for use of excessive force. Explains defenses for civil liability. Explains insurance as it relates to self defense. Summarizes laws on self defense.