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New to firearms & searching concealed carry training? Questions you may have …

FAQ – Concealed Carry Training

 If you are new to firearms, it is understood that acquiring training information may be overwhelming.  Further, you may not know what questions to ask when searching for concealed carry training or how to use your firearm.

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To assist you in doing your research we have provided a list of questions to ask when inquiring about concealed carry firearm training.  We at In-Gauge of Polk County encourage you to inquire elsewhere before committing to a concealed carry or firearm training class.  When doing so, do not hesitate to ask the questions provided.  You may be surprised at the answers you receive.
Things to consider when looking for firearm and concealed carry license training:
  • Does the training qualify for the State’s concealed carry license application process?
  • Will you receive a nationally recognized certificate of training or is the training certificate a proprietary certificate or letter of training issued by the individual, company or agency providing the training?
  • Is the training an official NRA firearms training course or is the training only taught by a NRA firearms instructor?  There is a difference.
  • Is the course curriculum official NRA or something the instructor personally put together?
  • Will you receive an official NRA firearms training textbook as part of the course?
  • Will you receive an official NRA student packet as part of the course?
  • Will you receive a minimum of 4 hours of class room training?
  • Will you receive a minimum of 1/2 hour of live-fire range training?
  • Will your range training be on a live-fire range or just firing one round into a steel can?
  • As part of your live-fire range training, will you fire a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition?
  • Is the training conducted by a private for profit individual or company or a non-profit, official NRA training organization?
  • Is the training 100% satisfaction guaranteed with a full refund offered if not satisfied? 
  • Does the company, agency or organization offer advanced handgun training beyond the minimum required by the state for concealed carry licensing?
  • Does the company, agency or organization offer firearms training other than handgun/concealed carry training?  
  • Is fingerprinting required for your participation a class?
  • Does the company, agency or organization require in-depth personal information (an application) before participation in a class?
  • Where will the class be conducted, in a dedicated classroom, sales area lobby, employee break room, rented hotel room or private home? 
  • Is the company, agency, organization or individual insured and licensed to conduct business?
A printable check list has been provided for your convenience.  Feel free to use it when making inquiries and then decide what is important to you.

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Questions To Ask – Printable CHECK LIST

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Pleased To Announce: The return of the NRA’s Basics of Pistol Shooting

The Return of the NRA’s Basics of Pistol Shooting Course – Instructor Led

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If your training certificate does not say “NRA” you did not take an official NRA training course.

In-Gauge of Polk County is happy to announce the return of the NRA’s Basics of Pistol Shooting Course.  It became official today.  Straight from the NRA Training Headquarters.

And, In-Gauge of Polk County is not wasting any time in conducting its first class.

This is the old, classroom method of conducting firearm safety and handling training which most people are familiar.

The course:

  • Is 8 hours in duration
  • Consists of both interactive hands-on classroom instruction and live-fire range training
  • Familiarization with both the revolver and semi-automatic pistol
  • Introduction to the various types of ammunition and its uses
  • Introduction to range safety procedures
  • Introduction to proper safe handgun handling, storage and use
  • Introduction to proper handgun cleaning and maintenance
  • Instruction in the fundamentals of shooting
  • Instruction in proper shooting techniques
  • Evaluation of shooting skills and techniques
  • Evaluation of the participants retention of presented course material

The participant will receive an official NRA student packet and Basics of Pistol Shooting hardcover book.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be provided with a nationally recognized National Rifle Association certificate of training.   * The certificate of training exceeds the State of Florida’s training requirement for its concealed weapon permit application process.

Class information:

The first course is scheduled for Saturday, May 20th starting at 9:00 am, at In-Gauge of Polk County, Winter Haven, Florida.

The minimum age for participation is 16 – Accompanied by an adult.

The cost is $75   * Additional charges if a firearm and ammunition must be provided.

Participants are encouraged to provide his/her own firearm.

For more information or to enroll, contact In-Gauge of Polk County at:  info.ingauge@gmail.com

Seniors with golden guns – The Polk Senior Games 2017

We would like to direct you to our most recent appearance in the news.  The following appeared in the March 22, 2017 edition of the Winter Haven Sun newspaper . . .  Seniors With Golden Guns

In-Gauge of Polk County was a proud sponsor of the 2017 Polk Senior Games – Pistol Competition.Seniors with golden guns