Concealed Weapons Permit
You must be 21 to get a concealed carry permit. Have a passport-style, color photograph taken. Get verification of training that satisfied the training requirement. NRA, DD-14 State training course, etc. A person serving in the United States Armed Forces may submit a copy of their military ID Card to satisfy the training requirement. Get certified copies of court documents relating to any criminal charges against you.
Take the fingerprint card to a local law enforcement agency and ask to be fingerprinted. In addition to providing fingerprints services for the traditional hard-card format, electronic fingerprint devices are available at almost all 67 county sheriff's office in the state. Complete the application. Either print clearly with ink or type the information. In the present of a notary, sign application. Submit a check or money order for license of $97.
Electronic fingerprint can dramatically reduce the permit approval time.
Show proof of Citizenship or permanent resident.
Place off-limit when carrying
Any place of nuisance as defined in s. 823.05
Any police, sheriff, or highway patrol station
Any detention facility, prison, or jail: any courthouse
Any courtroom
Any polling place
Any meeting of the government body of a county,
Public school district, municipality or special district
Any meeting of the legislature or a committee thereof
Any school, college, or profession athletic event not related to firearms
Any school administration building
Any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverage for consumption
Any elementary or secondary school facility
Any college or university facility
Inside the passenger terminal and firearm is prohibited by federal
Any place where the carrying firearm is prohibited by federal law
Florida Concealed Weapons License Course
This 4 Hour class is designed to teach the student the basic knowledge and attitudes necessary for selecting, owning, and using the pistol of their choice safely and effectively.
Topics covered include; Safe gun handling, weapon selection, ammunition options and applications, storage & maintenance, fundamentals of pistol shooting including, grip options, stance options, sighting fundamentals, and trigger control.
Concealed carry statues and rules and the use of deadly force by private citizens. Justification of force and firearms transport. This class will qualify students to apply for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License.