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April is CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH in Polk County, Florida

April is CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH

In-Gauge of Polk County continues to get the support of community leaders for its CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH initiative.

Friday, April 3rd In-Gauge received its 9th proclamation declaring April as CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH, from the City of Lakeland.

Earlier in the week, In-Gauge received proclamations from the City of Winter Haven and the City of Haines City. During the week of April 5th, the cities of Auburndale, Frostproof and the Town of Lake Hamilton will be issuing their proclamations. That will be a total of 11 Polk County municipalities and Highlands County that have joined In-Gauge of Polk County’s campaign to make April Child Gun Safety Education Month.

Monday, March 2nd the City of Davenport issued a proclamation recognizing and declaring the month of April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

To date, we have received commitments from 9 Polk County municipalities and the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

You are encouraged to join us recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

Contact us to learn how you can participate. You can call us at: 863-206-1996 or send us an email at: CONTACT US or in-gauge@ingaugeofpolkcounty.com

Join us for CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH – April 2026

Join us in recognizing April as CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH.

Monday, March 2nd the City of Davenport issued a proclamation recognizing and declaring the month of April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

To date, we have received commitments from 9 Polk County municipalities and the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

You are encouraged to join us recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

Contact us to learn how you can participate. You can call us at: 863-206-1996 or send us an email at: CONTACT US or in-gauge@ingaugeofpolkcounty.com

Nationwide, national concealed carry reciprocity – It could happen this summer

Lars Larson’s interview with John Commerford, executive director of the NRA/ILA, May 28th, 2025.

Lars Larson’s May 28th interview with John Commerford, executive director, NRA-ILA

It should be understood that you will need a license or permit to have reciprocity, similar to your driver’s license.

Karoline Leavitt Confirms CCW Reciprocity May Be Coming To All 50 Beautiful States

May 6, 2025

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/karoline-leavitt-confirms-ccw-reciprocity-may-be-coming-to-all-50-beautiful-states/ss-AA1EcwBB

At a recent White House press briefing, Karoline Leavitt, President Trump’s press secretary, faced a direct question about concealed carry rights. A reporter asked if there were any “ongoing efforts for national reciprocity” so that Americans could carry concealed weapons “in all 50 beautiful states.” Leavitt didn’t dodge the question. Instead, she made it clear: the Trump administration is supportive of the idea, but Congress would have to act first.

According to Leavitt, this is something Trump talked about “on the campaign trail for sure.” Her message was simple – Trump backs law-abiding gun owners, but passing a national reciprocity law requires legislative support.  

Nationwide concealed carry reciprocity takes another step closer to becoming a reality. Congressman Richard Hudson appeared on Fox News, Friday, April 11, 2025 . . . .

Appearing on Fox News, Friday, April 11, 2025

Our concealed carry license qualification class cost:

See our upcoming class schedule and register for a class through EVENTBRITE at . . . https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Nationwide, national concealed carry reciprocity moves closer to becoming a reality

Don’t be left in a 3 to 6 month waiting line to get your concealed carry license when this law takes effect.

It should be understood that you will need a license or permit to have reciprocity, similar to your driver’s license.

Karoline Leavitt Confirms CCW Reciprocity May Be Coming To All 50 Beautiful States

May 6, 2025

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/karoline-leavitt-confirms-ccw-reciprocity-may-be-coming-to-all-50-beautiful-states/ss-AA1EcwBB

At a recent White House press briefing, Karoline Leavitt, President Trump’s press secretary, faced a direct question about concealed carry rights. A reporter asked if there were any “ongoing efforts for national reciprocity” so that Americans could carry concealed weapons “in all 50 beautiful states.” Leavitt didn’t dodge the question. Instead, she made it clear: the Trump administration is supportive of the idea, but Congress would have to act first.

According to Leavitt, this is something Trump talked about “on the campaign trail for sure.” Her message was simple – Trump backs law-abiding gun owners, but passing a national reciprocity law requires legislative support.  

Nationwide concealed carry reciprocity takes another step closer to becoming a reality. Congressman Richard Hudson appeared on Fox News, Friday, April 11, 2025 . . . .

Appearing on Fox News, Friday, April 11, 2025

Our concealed carry license qualification class cost:

See our upcoming class schedule and register for a class through EVENTBRITE at . . . https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Nationwide, national concealed carry reciprocity moves closer to becoming a reality

Appearing on Fox News Friday, April 11, 2025 . . . .

Nationwide concealed carry reciprocity takes another step closer to becoming a reality. Congressman Richard Hudson appeared on Fox News, Friday, April 11, 2025 . . . .

Appearing on Fox News, Friday, April 11, 2025

Considering Purchasing Concealed Carry Insurance? Or, maybe you already have. You may want to see this!

View and use your best judgement.

We are not taking a position on this issue. But, truer words were never spoken.

This man speaks about the folks who conduct concealed carry classes in rented hotel rooms and sell insurance to their students. Yes, it is the same people.

View and use your best judgement.

METHODS of CARRYING CONCEALED for Women

This is not a sales seminar.

This is a free presentation put on by In-Gauge of Polk County, an NRA chartered, non-profit organization, for the purpose of introducing the various methods of carrying a concealed firearm, available to women. This is an information and learning seminar, not a sales seminar. Although various products will be displayed and demonstrated, there will be no products offered for sale.

Cost: FREE  (A FULLY REFUNDABLE $20 registration fee required to reserve a seat. Registration fee refunded upon clinic attendance. Attendance is required to receive the refund.)

  • Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Duration: 1 & 1/2 hours
  • Location:  Wild West Gun Store
    • 29350 US Hwy. 27
      • Lake Hamilton, Florida

Seating is limited – Pre-registration is required – No walk-ins will be allowed

This is a FREE, women only, METHODS of CARRYING CONCEALED presentation, conducted by In-Gauge of Polk County. This presentation will introduce the participant to the various methods of carrying a concealed firearm, while comparing and contrasting the advantages and disadvantage of the different methods available to women.

Registration can be done online through EVENTBRITE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-womens-methods-of-carrying-concealed-seminar-tickets-679514966557 or through the Wild West Gun Store at: https://www.wildwildwestarms.com/products/class-6076-f4adb841-abd6-4219-ab2f-22c6ede48d7c

You can shop Amazon.  You can shop eBay.  You can watch YouTube videos.  But you will not learn the advantages and disadvantages of the various carry methods and which method will work for you.  Join us for this informative seminar.  Why, you may ask.  Because no one else is doing it and no one else will tell you the truth.  This is an information seminar, not a sales seminar.  No one is going to attempt to sell you anything.

This is not a sales seminar. Although various products will be demonstrated, this is not a sales seminar. Unlike classes and seminars conducted at hotels, there will be no insurance sales.

No license (permit) is required for participation in this presentation. This seminar is free and open to the public. However, preregistration is required, as seating is limited.

Please leave all firearms in your vehicle. No loaded firearms or live ammunition will be allowed in the training area.

Free STOP THE BLEED training clinics start May 2nd

Celebrating National STOP THE BLEED Month, In-Gauge of Polk County will be conducting FREE, open to the public, Stop The Bleed training clinics throughout the month of May, beginning May 2nd.

How it works:

  • Simply complete the FREE, 20 minute, Stop The Bleed online ‘Interactive Training‘ class
  • Then schedule your FREE Phase 2, in-person, skills training and assessment session
  • Show up for your scheduled appointment.
  • Bring with you your completed Phase 1 printed quiz results from your online ‘Interactive Training‘ class
  • Complete the Phase 2, in-person, skills training and assessment and receive your official Stop The Bleed certificate of training.

Skills training and assessment clinic location . . .

In-Gauge of Polk County, 3812 Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven, Florida

Training is appropriate for those 12 years of age and older. For complete training course information go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-the-bleed-emergency-blood-loss-tourniquet-training-tickets-305852171077

Additional information:

You are encouraged to schedule your skills taining and assessment appointment as soon as possible, as this is only a one day opportunity and appointment times are expected to book quickly.

You can take and complete the online, ‘Interactive Training‘ at your convenience, any time prior to your scheduled skills training and assessment appointment.

We look forward to your participation in the 2022 National Stop The Bleed training month.

You Took A Concealed Carry Class – Now What?

You have the right to own a gun. You also have the responsibility to learn to use it correctly.

When you are serious about defending your life and the lives of your loved ones, In-Gauge of Polk County should be your only consideration for concealed carry and handgun training.
  • In-Gauge of Polk County’s Active Shooter Training
  • In-Gauge of Polk County’s Active Shooter Training
  • In-Gauge of Polk County’s Active Shooter Training
  • Concealed carry class at the Marriott
If you want to learn how to carry and use a handgun to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones, enroll in one of our either basic or advanced handgun training classes.

Our next available, comprehensive, 5-hour Handgun/Concealed Carry License Qualification Training Class is

The cost of this 5-hour handgun/concealed carry license qualification training class is $75.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 863-206-1996.

The fully illustrated, official NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting training manual available for purchase in every basic Handgun/Concealed Carry License Qualification Training class.

In-Gauge of Polk County teaches you how to use your firearm to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones. There is no substitute for NRA firearms training.

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