Gun Nuts..A Whole New Spin

[Anymouse]

Last I heard it was a crime to discharge a firearm into the air. A Felony.

Only a felony if you are doing it from a car.

From the National Rifle Association: while registration of firearms is constitutionally prohibited in Florida, except concealed weapon permits for handguns, it is specifically unlawful to fire over public property, roads, or roofs, or occupied buildings. The link below lists the entire firearm code for Florida (PDF), both the State constitution provision and all the laws. Since they're the premier gun-nut organisation, and one of the largest lobbies, I presume they keep up on this stuff.

It is unlawful to knowingly discharge a firearm in any public place,
or on the right of way of any paved public road, highway or street or over
any road, highway, street or occupied building, except in defense of life or
property, in performance of official duties or where expressly approved for
hunting. http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/FLSL.pdf

From a Ft. Lauderdale, Florida attorney's office, I see that it is a first-degree misdemeanor, not a Felony. From the first paragraph of the firm's Website

It is unlawful in Florida to fire a gun in certain public settings. If you fire a gun at or near any public road, business, or occupied dwelling, you may be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor. This includes firing a gun into the air on holidays or during a celebration. Aggravators that may lead to increased charges include firing a gun from a vehicle within 1000 feet of any person; and instructing someone in your vehicle to discharge a firearm. http://www.cybercrimesdefense.com/lawyer...11868.html