Description
Our course is designed for any person that wishes to learn the requirements for the Concealed Weapon Firearm carrier in the State of Florida.
Concealed Weapon Firearm License class covers the theory of basic fundamentals of safely handling firearms and laws that pertain to the legal carrying of your gun and other weapons within the State of Florida. In the State of Florida a student is not required to complete firearms training. However, the student is required to discharge one round in the presence of the certifying instructor.
Note: In addition you would need to bring a personal check or money order in the amount of $97.00 made payable to FDACS for your 7 years license.
**For interested attendees after the class, you can submit your application for licensure. (Certification and application are availlable for interested attendees). **
This class covers:
- Firearms Basic Safety
- Firearms’ Fundamentals
- Laws
- Firearm Proficiency – Live round (State Requirement)
- Scenarios
- Complete instructions on how to obtain your license
Students do not need to bring any equipment to the classroom. We provide everything.
In classroom Florida certification class. The class duration is 2.5 to 3 hours depending on the students questions. Fingerprints session will commence at 2:00 pm. The class will take place at our classroom located at 3421 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
Fingerprints are offered to our students as well as the Florida application packet.
Eligibility Requirements for a Florida Concealed Weapon License
To be eligible for a Florida concealed weapon or firearm license:
- You must be 21 years of age or older.
- You must be able to demonstrate competency with a firearm.
- Unless you are serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces, you must currently reside in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or deemed a lawful permanent resident alien by Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. If you are serving overseas in the U.S. Armed Forces, submit a copy of your deployment documentation with your application. Those who are Resident Aliens must provide a valid Permanent Resident Alien card.
Possible Reasons for Ineligibility
- The physical inability to handle a firearm safely.
- A felony conviction (unless civil and firearm rights have been restored by the convicting authority).
- Having adjudication withheld or sentence suspended on a felony or misdemeanor crime of violence unless three years have elapsed since probation or other conditions set by the court have been fulfilled.
- A conviction for a misdemeanor crime of violence in the last three years.
- A conviction for violation of controlled substance laws or multiple arrests for such offenses.
- A record of drug or alcohol abuse.
- Two or more DUI convictions within the previous three years.
- Being committed to a mental institution or adjudged incompetent or mentally defective.
- Failing to provide proof of proficiency with a firearm.
- Having been issued a domestic violence injunction or an injunction against repeat violence that is currently in force.
- Renouncement of U.S. citizenship.
- A dishonorable discharge from the armed forces.
- Being a fugitive from justice.
Lawful Self-Defense
Use of Deadly Force for Lawful Self-Defense
Section 776.012, Florida Statutes (F.S.), is important Florida law governing the justifiable use of force, including deadly force by private citizens. The link to this particularly important law is provided to our concealed weapon license holders and applicants to ensure access to the most up-to-date statutory language outlining acceptable use of force by Floridians.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is not authorized to provide specific guidance concerning the use of deadly force to concealed weapon license holders. FDACS is charged by statute with administering the provisions of the concealed weapon licensing program in accordance with Section 790.06, F.S., but has no authority to enforce any laws relating to the use of weapons or firearms by license holders.
Firearm Safety Tips
These simple steps may prevent needless and tragic injury or death so often associated with the careless storage and handling of firearms. Responsible and informed firearm owners use these storage and handling methods, without exception, to ensure the safety of those in the home.
- Never store or handle a loaded firearm in the home. Tragedy can occur in only one instance of negligence.
- Keep a trigger-locking device on the firearm, in addition to keeping it locked away, as an additional safety factor. There is no such thing as overemphasizing firearm safety.
- Lock firearms and ammunition in separate locations. This is a good backup precaution.
- Never point a firearm at anyone, loaded or unloaded. Too often the unintentional discharge of guns, even those believed to be unloaded, has killed or wounded innocent persons.
- Educate everyone in the home about firearms safety — especially children. Firearms are not toys. Emphasize the danger in, and outside, the home. Give reinforcement training frequently.
Firearm owners must always remember that a firearm may protect life, but it can also be a potential deadly threat to innocent persons. The proper storing and handling of a firearm must always be foremost in the mind of the owner who is responsible for the safety of those in the home.
Section 790.174, Florida Statutes, requires a loaded firearm in the home to be stored in a locked box container or secured with a trigger lock if the owner reasonably knows that a child under the age of 16 can gain access to the firearm. A violation of this law is a misdemeanor.
Determine If You Are Eligible
Determine if you are eligible for a concealed weapon license by answering a few simple questions.
Check here Concealed Weapon License Reciprocity.
When it comes to Fingerprints we got you cover. We offer on Saturdays after class Fingerprints for the CWFL (license). During the week we do all other types of fingerprints. View Here.
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