Florida takes another step in protecting Floridians’ 2nd Amendment rights during local state of emergencies.
Florida Governor DeSantis signs 2nd Amendment protection law into effect.
The bill, which took immediate effect upon signing on May 28, 2025, removes provisions that previously prohibited the sale, display, and public possession of firearms and ammunition during emergencies such as riots or widespread public disturbances.
Learn more about this law and Florida’s other laws regarding the “permitless” carrying of a firearm in Florida. Florida’s “permitless” carry law is not as simple as many believe. In-Gauge of Polk County conducts State of Florida recognized concealed carry classes monthly in Winter Haven. CLICK HERE to see our class schedule and register.
There is definitely a difference between having Florida concealed carry weapons license and not.
Are you familiar with Florida’s concealed carry law regarding school zones?
Are you aware of Florida’s concealed carry law regarding sporting events?
Are you award of Florida law regarding the transporting of a firearm in a private vehicle and an RV?
Are you aware of Florida law regarding carrying a concealed weapon in a private vehicle?
Not knowing the law regarding any of the above can result in a felony arrest and the permanent loss of your 2nd Amendment rights.
Also, when ‘Nationwide Concealed Carry Reciprocity’ takes effect, you need a license to have reciprocity. You are encourage to complete your Florida concealed carry license qualification training now and avoid the rush once the law goes into effect. When it does, you can expect a 2 -4 week waiting period to get into a class and a 1 – 3 month waiting period to receive your license from the State.
large inventory of all types of firearms, a wide assortment of ammunition, accepts transfers and sells used firearms on consignment. Concealed carry, firearms training and hunter safety certification qualification classes will be taught on site in a large, comfortable classroom.
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:
We are currently accepting registrations for our May, June and July classes basic handgun and Florida concealed carry license qualification classes.
Classes will be conducted on our new, air conditioned, indoor, gun range, with a state-of-the-art, high efficiency ventilation system. No battling the summer heat, no sweating, no breathing smoke filled air.
What separates our firearms training classes from the others . . .
Our classes are conducted on an indoor, AIR CONDITION gun range, with a state-of-the-art, high-efficiency ventilation system.
We offer convenient online class registration and payment.
Unlike classes conducted by law enforcement agencies, we do not require a pre-class appointment for registration, payment and fingerprinting.
Our classes are the most economical of any firearm training or concealed carry class conducted locally.
All our classes are taught by NRA advanced certified firearms instructors.
All our hands-on, firearm training classes qualify the student for applying for a Florida concealed carry weapons license. A license currently recognized in 38 states.
We have convenient online registration, with NO pre-class appointments or fingerprinting required.
All our firearms training qualifies the participant for applying for a Florida concealed carry license, currently recognized in 38 states.Your Florida concealed carry license will be valid when the ‘nationwide concealed carry reciprocity law’ goes into effect.
See our current summer class schedule and register for a class on EVENTBRITE at . . .
Recently while on an out-of-town trip, I had a rather painful experience.
While traveling out of town, I had some spare time before my appointment so I took the opportunity to visit a gun shop in the area.
The shop being occupied by only a handful of firearm enthusiasts, it was easy to move about and browse the inventory. Also, it was a rather small shop, so it was not difficult to overhear the conversations of others.
One of the shoppers was an older woman, some might describe her as elderly, interested in purchasing her first handgun. It was her conversation with the salesperson, on the other side of the gun counter, I found a bit uncomfortable.
As the woman asked her questions, the salesperson courteously responded to her inquiries and showed her one handgun after another.
What quickly became evident, the woman had no clue as to what she was doing or knowledge of what she was shopping for. All the woman knew was she wanted a gun that would fit in her hand, was not too heavy, had a safety and would fit into her small pocketbook.
She was overheard saying her friend had one that “looks like that”.
As the salesperson handed her one gun after another, she manipulated them, pointing out their shortcomings and why they would not work for her.
Her attention was directed toward the semi-autos. That is what her friend had.
Her concern was she had arthritis and did not have the strength to pull “that thing” back. Of course, the gun had to have a safety and she wanted one that would not jam. She was not concerned about how to load it. She would have someone do that for her. Maybe her friend.
After sometime and well into the shopping experience, a well-intentioned, nearby, fellow shopper suggested she consider a revolver.
Her response: “Oh no. Those are old-fashioned. I want one with a safety. My friend has one like these,” as she pointed at the semi-autos.
The woman must have looked at least 20 handguns and handled a dozen of them. Becoming obviously more and more dissatisfied with her inability to find the one gun that fulfilled all her needs, she left the store frustrated and empty-handed.
THE TAKE AWAY FROM THE EXPERIENCE
Before purchasing your first firearm:
First and foremost, determine what the gun is to be used for:
Concealed carry/self-defenseHome defenseTarget or sport shootingCompetitionHunting
No one gun is good for all purposes.
Second, set a budget. What is the most you are willing to spend. Guaranteed, what you want, a gun that will fit your needs, is going to be more expensive than what you initially considered. Also, you get what you pay for. Go cheap and you will get a cheap gun. When purchasing a tool to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones, it is no time to go cheap. If you ever have to use the gun to defend your life, you will only be given one chance. There are no do-overs.
3rd – Do your research. Yes, ask friends. Ask other gun owners. But do not rely solely on their opinions. You know what is said about opinions. Everyone has different physical characteristics, hand size, hand and arm strength, firearm knowledge, skills and experience. Remember, this is your first handgun. A cardinal rule: Keep it simple. The simpler your first gun is to operate, having the fewest buttons, levers and gadgets on it the better. At 2 o’clock in the morning, when you hear glass break and you do not own a cat, it no time to have to think: Is this the gun with the safety up or the safety down? Do I have to pull the slide back? Read bona fide articles, but avoid YouTube videos. Many videos are misleading.
4th – Before purchasing your first handgun, take a firearm training class. Learn the differences, the pros and cons of the different handguns, from an unbiased, certified firearms instructor. The few bucks you will spend on a handgun training class can save you hundreds when purchasing your first gun.
Following the above suggestions will save the first-time handgun buyer a lot of aggravation and likely prevent him or her from making a $450 – $600 mistake.
Contact us for official NRA firearms training. We will educate you in how to purchase your first firearm and train you in using it safely.
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 . . . .
This is not a scene from a Hollywood movie. It did not happen in some far away stated. In happened right here in central Florida, in broad daylight.
This is not a scene from a Hollywood movie. It did not happen in some far away stated. In happened right here in central Florida, in broad daylight, at a busy intersection, in front of numerous witnesses.
Regrettably, the victim was found dead in her burned out vehicle hours later.
Every law abiding citizen needs to know how to defend him or her self and be able to do it. We want to train you how to do it, which involves more than owning a gun. It involves knowing how and when to use it. It involves recognizing a potential threat, recognizing a real threat and reacting to that threat. We want to train you to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones. Contact us for real life self-defense training . . . www.ingaugeofpolkcounty.com
You may be aware that a license is no longer required to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. Not that a license ever was required to have a gun in your vehicle. But, if you carry one or plan to carry one, you need to be proficient in its use and know when you can legally use it. Our ARMED ASSAILANT/ACTIVE SHOOTER DEFENSE COURSE does just that.
Our ARMED ASSAILANT/ACTIVE SHOOTER DEFENSE COURSE not only trains you in the safe use of you firearm to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones, it develops in you a defensive mindset, trains you in situational awareness, how to recognize a potential threat and avoid that threat. And, if necessary, how to use your firearm to neutralize a threat.
Our ARMED ASSAILANT/ACTIVE SHOOTER DEFENSE COURSE is an advanced level training class that takes the beginning, novice shooter from the introduction of a handgun for self-defense to the advanced level of defending his or her life against an armed assailant.
At the completion of our ARMED ASSAILANT/ACTIVE SHOOTER DEFENSE COURSE the participant is awarded an official NRA certificate of training recognized in all 50 states and is good for applying for a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license.
Contact us at: 863-206-1996 or through our website at: CONTACT US
In-Gauge of Polk County is an NRA chartered, non-profit organization located in Winter Haven, Florida. All training course proceeds go to support the shooting sports in central Florida.
Florida, carjacking, Seminole County, Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas, Winter Springs
You no longer need a license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida, but that does not relieve you of the responsibility of doing so safely and having the proper training. Allow In-Gauge of Polk County to provide you with that training.
Our training is more than a concealed carry class. Ours is real, self-defense, firearms training. Contact us to learn the safe and proper use of your firearm for sport shooting, home defense or concealed carry licensing.
For far less than what you will spend on ammunition and range time trying to teach yourself, we can train you correctly in one class, without the frustration.
In-Gauge of Polk County, Winter Haven, Florida: 863-206-1996.
In-Gauge of Polk County is a local, non-profit organization, chartered by the National Rifle Association, whose only business is firearms training. All proceeds go to promote firearms safety in central Florida.
In-Gauge of Polk County conducting armed assailant defense training course.
This is not your ordinary concealed carry class.
This course trains you to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones.
There is more to owning and using a gun than just knowing how to pull a trigger.
Words of wisdom from Sheriff Grady Judd . . .
We train you to defend your life against an armed assailant or assailants. Yes, we train you how to engage multiple assailants and survive. Survive to live your life with family.
All classes meet and exceed the State of Florida’s training requirement for applying for a Florida concealed carry license recognized in 38 states.
Although a license or permit is no longer required to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, there are several very distinct advantages to having one.
Visit our website or contact us for training opportunities.
