Is It Legal to Own an FN P90 in Florida? Yes, With Conditions

Generally yes. The FN P90 (a selective-fire personal defense weapon) is legally classified by the ATF as a rifle (due to 16"+ barrel and overall length >26" in semi-auto civilian configuration). Florida law permits rifle ownership with standard requirements.

Florida Requirements

1. Age: 18+ to purchase/possess a rifle (21 for handguns).
2. Background Check: FDLE instant check (Form 4473) at licensed dealer — no waiting period for long guns.
3. Prohibited Persons: Felons, domestic violence convicts, adjudicated mentally defective, illegal drug users, dishonorable discharge, etc. (FL Stat. § 790.06, § 790.23).
4. No State Registration: Florida has no firearm registry.

Critical Federal Restrictions (NFA)

• The true select-fire P90 (full-auto/burst) is a machine gun under NFA — illegal for civilians unless registered pre-May 1986 (extremely rare, $30k+).
• Civilian PS90 (semi-auto only, 16.04" barrel) is legal — this is what you can buy.
• Short-barreled rifle (SBR) conversion (<16" barrel) requires ATF Form 1, $200 tax stamp, approval — months-long process.

Local Ordinances

Some FL cities/counties have discharge restrictions, storage rules, or "assault weapon" bans (rare, preempted by state law but check). No FL jurisdiction bans the PS90 specifically.

Best Practice

• Buy from licensed FFL dealer.
• Complete Form 4473 truthfully.
• Secure storage (FL § 790.174 — minors access prevention).
• Know FL concealed carry laws if transporting (rifles not covered by CWFL).

Bottom line: The semi-auto PS90 is legal in FL for eligible adults. The select-fire P90 is not. Consult a FL firearms attorney for your specific situation.