Category: public safety

Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation Receives Lifesaving STOP THE BLEED Kit

Commemorating National STOP THE BLEED Month, In-Gauge of Polk County donated a STOP THE BLEED, emergency blood loss control, tourniquet kit to the Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation, in rural Lake Wales.

Commemorating National STOP THE BLEED Month, Saturday, May 20th, In-Gauge of Polk County donated a STOP THE BLEED, emergency blood loss control, tourniquet kit to the Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation, in rural Lake Wales.

Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation Chief Ranger Kevin Slater receives a STOP THE BLEED emergency blood loss control kit donated by In-Gauge of Polk County. 

Saturday, May 20th, In-Gauge of Polk County donated a STOP THE BLEED, emergency blood loss control, tourniquet kit to the Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation, in rural Lake Wales. Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation Chief Ranger Kevin Slater accepted the kit on behalf of the Scout reservation.

May is National STOP THE BLEED Month and in an effort to generate public awareness of the ability to prevent needless deaths, due to traumatic blood loss, through simple easy to use techniques, with simple, easy to use equipment, In-Gauge of Polk County is donating emergency blood loss control, tourniquet kits to high-risk venues.

Saturday’s donation to the Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation was In-Gauge’s second donation to a non-profit organization in as many weeks. Two weeks ago In-Gauge donated a STOP THE BLEED kit to the Florida Frontiersmen’s Alafia River Rendezvous Park shooting sports program.

In-Gauge will be donating emergency blood loss control, tourniquet kits to other non-profit organizations throughout the month of May.

Janet Ergle, a certified STOP THE BLEED instructor, with In-Gauge, said they will continue donating kits to worthy, non-profit organizations throughout May. “We have several other organizations currently waiting to receive their kits.” “We will get their kits to them as quickly as we can.” “We will be busy the next couple of weeks.” said Ergle.

Any non-profit organization having the need for a kit, can request one by simply sending an email request to info.ingauge@gmail.com or through ‘CONTACT US‘ on the In-Gauge website. Requests will be evaluated and granted based on need.

In-Gauge of Polk County, an NRA chartered, non-profit organization, in Winter Haven, Florida specializes in firearms safety training and is a licensed affiliate of STOPTHEBLEED.org.   In addition to conducting firearms training, In-Gauge offers free STOP THE BLEED training clinics to the public.

In-Gauge will be conducting free, official STOP THE BLEED training clinics throughout the month of May.  Day and afternoon, weekday and weekend classes are being conducted. Pre-registration is required for participation. Registration for the clinics can be done on the In-Gauge website or through EVENTBRITE.

Florida’s New ‘Permitless Carry’ Law – It is not as simple as you may think

Not knowing the new law can result in a felony arrest and a criminal record.

So you think you understand Florida’s new ‘Permitless Carry’ law. Can you correctly answer the following questions?

The new law went into in effect with Governor DeSantis’ signature and is now the law of the land in Florida.TRUE / FALSE
Anyone over the age of 18 can now legally carry a concealed firearm in public without a license in the state of Florida.TRUE / FALSE
You can now legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public without a license.TRUE / FALSE
You can now legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon anywhere in public unless specifically posted otherwise.TRUE / FALSE
A license and background check are no longer required to purchase a firearm in Florida.TRUE / FALSE
See the correct answers below

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An incorrect answer to any of the above statements could result in a felony arrest, a criminal record and the loss of your right to own a gun forever.

You can either learn what Florida’s new concealed carry law is and carry your gun legally or you can get arrested, charge with a felony and find out the hard way from a judge.

Florida’s new ‘PERMITLESS CARRY’ law is not as simple as many people believe. Not knowing the new law can result in a felony arrest and a criminal record.

There are benefits to having a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license. Learn and know what they are.

Not knowing them can result in arrest, criminal charges, an appearance before a judge, extensive legal fees, a criminal record and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights.

We are still conducting Florida concealed carry license and handgun training classes. Contact us to enroll in a class at: 863-206-1996

The correct answers are . . .
The new law went into in effect with Governor DeSantis’ signature and is now the law of the land in Florida.FALSE
Anyone over the age of 18 can now legally carry a concealed firearm in public without a license in the state of Florida.FALSE
You can now legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public without a license.FALSE
You can now legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon anywhere in public unless specifically posted otherwise.FALSE
A license and background check are no longer required to purchase a firearm in Florida.FALSE

Florida’s New Concealed Carry Law – You have a choice

Florida’s new ‘PERMITLESS CARRY’ law is not as simple as many people believe.

You can either learn what Florida’s new concealed carry law is and carry your gun legally or you can get arrested, charge with a felony and find out the hard way from a judge.

Florida’s new ‘PERMITLESS CARRY’ law is not as simple as many people believe. Not knowing the new law can result in a felony arrest and a criminal record.

There are benefits to having a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license. Learn and know what they are.

Not knowing them can result in arrest, criminal charges, an appearance before a judge, extensive legal fees, a criminal record and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights.

We are still conducting Florida concealed carry license and handgun training classes. Contact us to enroll in a class at: 863-206-1996

Florida – It is “Permitless Carry” not Constitutional Carry

It does not allow the open carrying of a firearm or other weapon.

What changes are in Florida’s revised Florida Statute 790.00 – “Permitless Carry” law?

Off the top, it should be understood that the changes in Florida concealed carry weapons law (Florida Statute 790.oo) makes it legal for law-abiding citizens, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon, on one’s person, in public without a license or formal training.

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Florida’s “permitless carry” law will not go into effect until July 1, 2023.

Until such time, anyone desiring to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon is required to have a conceaeled carry license or permit recognized by the state of Florida. Failure do so is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison or 5 years of probation, and a $5,000 fine.

What it is and what it isn’t

  • It is permitless carry not Constitutional carry.
  • It does not permit the open carrying of a firearm or other weapon.
  • A person must be a minimum of 21 years of age to legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon on one’s person.
  • No license or permit is required to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public.
  • No formal training is required to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public.
  • No fingerprinting or other background check is required to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public.
  • Official, State issued identification must be carried on one’s person while carrying a concealed firearm or other weapon. That identification must be presented upon demand by a law enforcement officer.

Gun Free Zones

Those venues that were gun free zones prior to the law change remain gun free zones.

Those venues include, but are not limited to:

  • Government buildings where government business is conducted
  • Public and private school property
  • School sponsored events
  • Federal buildings and federal installations
  • Law enforcement headquarters, substations or offices
  • Polling places
  • Organized sporting events
  • Private property where firearms or other weapons are prohibited

Florida’s Concealed Carry Weapon License – Still Available

Florida’s concealed carry licensing process remains in effect and licenses are available through the Florida Department of Agriculture.

Why would you want a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license?

  • Florida’s concealed carry weapon and firearm license is recognized in 37 states, allowing a license holder to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in 36 other states.
  • Possessing a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license allows a gun buyer to avoid the manditory 3-day waiting period when purchasing a firearm.
  • Posssessing a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license provides positve identification when carrying a concealed weapon.

Florida Sportsmen Denied 2nd Amendment Right

The 2nd Amendment protects one’s right to feed one’s family the same as it does to defend one’s family. No licensing or fee should be required.

If the 2nd Amendment protects our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms and carrying a firearm in public, without asking the State for permission through applying for a State issued license, it should not be necessary for sportsmen to request permission from the State to harvest game to feed their families.

If under the proposed bill (HB-543) no training, license or fee paid to the State will be required to carry a firearm in public for self-defense, why should it be necessary to receiving training, pay a fee and request permission from the State to carry a firearm in the field or the woods to harvest game to feed one’s family?

If our 2nd Amendment applies to carrying a firearm in public, for defensive purposes, without asking permission from the State through a license, our 2nd Amendment should also apply to harvesting game to feed one’s family, without asking the State for permission through a hunting license.

It should be understood that to obtain a hunting license in Florida, anyone born after June 1, 1975 must successful complete an approved hunter safety education course.

In other words, a person must attend and successfully complete a training course to be eligible to apply for permission and pay a fee to be able to exercise one’s Constitutional right to use one’s gun or other weapon to feed one’s family.

If a person has the Constitutional right to carry a deadly weapon while grocery shopping, clothes shopping, having one’s nail’s done or getting a haircut, without demonstrating proficiency with a firearm and applying for a license through the State,

then a person has the same Constitutional right to harvest game to feed one’s family, without having had required training or having to request permission to do so from the State.

Contact you state representative immediately and tell him or her that any “Constitutional Carry” law in Florida should include the abolishing of State issued hunting licenses and the training required to obtain one.

To locate your State Represtative and get contact information for him or her CLICK HERE or go to: https://myfloridahouse.gov/Representatives

You can also use the following shortcut: https://myfloridahouse.gov/FindYourRepresentative

This is an extremely time sensitive matter. Immediate action is required!

Florida: Constitutional Carry – HB-543

Its “permitless carry” not “constitutional carry”.

The first bill regarding “constitutional carry” in Florida has been filed by Representative Robert Brannan, of Lake City. It is HB-543. The bill is 63 pages long.

Contrary to common understanding the bill is “permitless carry”, not constitutional carry. Basically, in summary, the bill provides for the permitless carrying of a handgun or other weapon, by both Florida residents and non-residents.

The bill (HB-543) does not require training, fingerprinting or background checks in order to legally carry a firearm or other weapon, anywhere other than where otherwise prohibited. In the Bill, otherwise prohibited maintains all the locations where a firearm or other weapon currently cannot be legally carried. Everything remains the same. That includes businesses or other private property whereby the owner prohibits the possession or carrying of a firearm on his, her or their property.

The bottom line: An individual’s 2nd Amendment right does not trump personal property rights.

As good as permitless and constitutional carry sounds, a surge in the appearance of NO GUNS ALLOWED signs can be expected in private business. Private business that currently tolerate the carrying of firearms by trained, background checked and licensed firearm owners.

Yes, Florida’s concealed carry weapons licensing process needs revision; however, it is not believed that “permitless carry” is the answer.

Florida is the 3rd most populated state in the country, with a population similar to Texas. In September 2021, Texas’ “constitutional carry” law went into effect. Since that time, there has been a 550% increase in firearm violation convictions. That is convictions, not arrests. Firearm violation convictions rose from 1,049 in 2020 to nearly 7,000 since the last year reporting data was available. The same can be expected to occure in Florida. The question begs: Who benefits from “constitutional carry”? Follow the money!

You may not be aware that Florida currently has a “permitless” vehicle carry law in effect. Specifically defined in FS: 790.06, a person who is not otherwise prohibited from owning and possessing a firearm can legally transport a loaded firearm, in a vehicle or other conveyance, without a concealed carry weapons or firearms license, if done so in the manner described.

No background checks are required for vehicle “permitless” carry. No fingerprinting is required for vehicle “permitless” carry. No firearm training is required for vehicle “permitless” carry.

Have you noticed the sky rocking increase in road rage shootings in recent years?

“Permitless carry” in Florida . . . Be careful what you wish for. The result may be that where you currently enjoy the right to carry your concealed carry weapon or firearm (private business property), you will no longer be able to exercise that right. It must be kept in mind that private property rights supersede your 2nd Amendment right.

In the event you are not aware, government takes care of and protects itself.

Neither currently, nor in the proposed bill (HB-543), can a person or will a person be allowed to carry a firearm or other weapon, in any government building where government business is conducted. In addition, neither currently, nor in the proposed bill, can a person or will a person be allowed to carry a firearm or other weapon on any property owned by a public or private school. That includes: pre-school, elementary school, middle school, high school or college. It also includes any school sponsored event.

FLORIDA: Proposed Arms & Ammo Act

“We are all blessed to live in the free state of Florida where our Second Amendment rights are valued and protected . . .”

Florida could be the first state to protect gun sale data with the Arms and Ammo Act.

Florida could be the first state to protect gun sale data with the Arms and Ammo Act.

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/580248-wilton-simpson-wants-to-shield-gun-and-ammo-sale-

January 10, 2023 : Renzo Downey – FLORIDA POLITICS

Florida could be the first state to protect gun sale data with the Arms and Ammo Act.

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is unveiling his first legislative proposal since taking office, a first-in-the-nation measure to prevent businesses from tracking Floridians’ firearm and ammo purchases.

Simpson, the former Senate President who was sworn in as Agriculture Commissioner last week, announced his proposal for the “Florida Arms and Ammo Act” Tuesday.

The measure comes in response to new international standards for recording payment transactions last year that established a separate identification code for firearm and ammunition sales. With the new merchant category code, it is potentially easier to track people who have purchased guns or ammo.

“We are all blessed to live in the free state of Florida where our Second Amendment rights are valued and protected, but Democrats in Washington continue to try to chip away at these rights — and we must stay vigilant,” Simpson said.

“The ‘Florida Arms and Ammo Act’ draws a line in the sand and tells multi-national progressive financial institutions, and their allies in Washington, that they cannot covertly create a backdoor firearm registry of Floridians — or else.”

Florida: Armed Good Samaritans Stop Robbery and Assault of Two Women

Another Good Guy(s) with Gun Stops Bad Guy with G

January 7, 2023

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/armed-florida-good-samaritans-detain-140322509.html

A Florida man has been arrested by deputies after two concealed carry permit holders stopped him from escaping by holding him at gunpoint after he allegedly shot two women.

Florida police say Lee David Wilkerson, 38, was standing outside the Bingo Paradise bingo hall in Pensacola, Fla., on Wednesday when two women tried to enter and an argument ensued, according to a Facebook post from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

When Wilkerson tried to go back into the building, two citizens with concealed guns drew those guns and held him at the scene until police arrived.

Wilkerson allegedly pulled a gun from his side and hit one of the women in the head with it before firing in their direction as they tried to run away.

Wilkerson, who police say was carrying methamphetamine at the time, then allegedly threw his gun into a nearby dumpster.

Lee David Wilkerson, 38, was arrested after shooting two women outside a Florida bingo hall.

Authorities were able to locate Wilkerson’s gun in a nearby dumpster..

Watch for nationwide AMMUNITION RECALL – NYPD orders officers to turn in their ammunition

NYPD officers ordered to turn in their ammunition – RECALL

NYPD orders officers to turn in their bullets in ammunition recall

January 7, 2023

The NYPD issued a department-wide recall of its 9 mm ammunition (SPEER Gold Dot 9 mm 124-gr. +P) this week after it was discovered that a bad batch of bullets was failing to fire properly, the Daily News has learned.

The recall was issued on Jan. 5 and all officers who received 9 mm ammo from the department between Dec. 19 and Wednesday were ordered to report to the outdoor range on Rodman’s Neck and return them for a new cache of bullets..

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-nypd-ammunition-recall-department-wide-20230107-7b6vlpdpxrbnvmqytxygckliam-story.html

Kidnapping Attempt Stopped By Armed Good Samaritan

The suspects were confronted by a bystander and then released the victim, according to police.

December 30, 2022

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/germantown-police-looking-for-suspects-of-attempted-kidnapping-west-farmington-boulevard-kidnap-danger-safety-bystander-approach-tennessee/522-f762cb56-e7ae-4ad2-9ca7-225e6b87a8fb