False Report of Bomb Explosive WMD or Violent Firearm Use
Making a false report about a bomb, explosive, weapon of mass destruction, or violent firearm use with intent to deceive, mislead, or misinform.
Florida Statute
§ 790.163
False report concerning bomb explosive WMD or firearm use
Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: September 13, 2026
Quick Summary
Knowingly making a false report is prima facie evidence of the required intent under the statute.
Classification Matrix
Use this as a quick classification reference. Specific facts, statutory circumstances, and charging allegations may affect the applicable result.
False Report
F.S. § 790.163(1)
False report with intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwise misinform about covered conduct.
Elements of the Offense
Elements of the Offense
Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.
- Element 1AND — Required
Required Facts
The defendant made a false report concerning a listed bomb, explosive, weapon of mass destruction, or violent firearm use.
Plain language: The report concerned conduct specifically listed in the statute.
- Element 2AND — Required
Required Facts
The defendant made the report with intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwise misinform a person.
Plain language: Knowingly making a false report is prima facie evidence of this intent.
Jury Instructions
Jury Instructions
Instruction 10.9
False Report Concerning a Bomb, Explosive, Weapon of Mass Destruction, or Violent Firearm Use
Florida Standard Jury Instruction for F.S. § 790.163(1).
View Official InstructionVerified against the official instruction source: September 13, 2026
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Important
The statute has a mandatory adjudication/sentence restriction and permits restitution for costs and damages from a resulting mobilization or agency action.