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State Gun Laws

Laws current as of November 8, 2024

I have an ex parte temporary injunction against the abuser. Can the abuser have a gun?

The criminal law that prohibits firearm possession makes it clear that it only applies to a final injunction against domestic violence or stalking/cyber-stalking.1 However, the temporary injunction does allow the judge to check off a box that says “Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition” and “Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent’s possession” to law enforcement.2

1 F.S.A. § 790.233(1)
2 See Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Florida Courts website

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