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Old 08-13-2015, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Uberschaf View Post
I would think discharging a firearm is illegal in TV even at a coyote.
Shooting across a road is illegal in the state of Florida. So, as long as the bullet does not cross the road. Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine If you are protecting you home or your life or other property, that's an exception even if it crosses roads. There might be cases though on whether or not protecting your pets from wildlife constitutes some kind of defense of property.

Not rendering any legal advice here though just posting some links and random thoughts.

This is useful-- https://www.colliersheriff.org/index.aspx?page=7137