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Is it illegal to fire a gun on my own property in Fort Lauderdale?

On Behalf of R. David Williams | 19/10/2026 | 

In most cases, yes. Under Florida Statute § 790.15, it is a first-degree misdemeanor to recklessly or negligently discharge a firearm on property used primarily as a dwelling or zoned exclusively for residential use. While rural landowners in some parts of Florida may have more leeway, the high density of Broward County means that firing outdoors in a typical neighborhood is a criminal offense.

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