FL S1582

Defines "assault weapon" to include semiautomatic rifles, shotguns, and pistols meeting specified criteria, as well as specific named firearms such as Colt AR-15, Steyr AUG, and Street Sweeper shotguns.

Creates a felony of the third degree for storing or leaving an assault weapon within reach or easy access of another person if that person obtains the weapon and uses it to inflict injury or death.

Provides exceptions when assault weapons are securely locked, stolen and reported to law enforcement within 24 hours, involved in target/sport shooting accidents, or possessed by military, National Guard, militia, or law enforcement in official duties.

Defines "minor" as a person 15 years of age or younger and applies existing culpable negligence provisions to firearm storage violations.

Amends the Criminal Punishment Code to reference the new assault weapon storage offense as a third-degree felony, effective July 1, 2013.