There is more to owning and using a gun than just knowing how to pull a trigger.
May. 21, 2026 Wilton Simpson, Commissioner of Agriculture No more concealed carry backlog With permitless carry now in effect, Simpson argued that permits still matter as holders can skip the three‑day waiting period for handgun purchases and have reciprocity with dozens of other states. He added that in a crisis, a permit signals to law enforcement that training and a clean background are in place.
Not all concealed carry classes are alike.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, “concealed carry classes” do NOT teach how to handle and use a handgun.
They do NOT teach:
the handling of a handgun
the firing of a handgun
the loading, unloading and reloading of a handgun
how manage handgun malfunfunctions
To learn the techniques listed above, you have to take a handgun/pistol training class.
Maybe you or someone you know already took a concealed carry class.Did it look like this . . .
or like this?
If the “concealed carry” class you took did not include a trip the the range and the firing of a real handgun, using live ammunition, firing a minimum of 50 rounds, you attended a certificate mill class, that in all likelyhood, was more of an insurance sales seminar, not a handgun training class.
There is more to owning and using a gun than just knowing how to pull a trigger.
All classes now conducted on an indoor climate-controlled, air-conditioned gun range. No heat. No sweating. No bugs.
Others conduct classes to qualify people to apply for a concealed carry license. We conduct classes to not only to qualify people to apply for a concealed carrry license, we train people to carry a firearm in public.
We don’t want to train everyone who wants a concealed carry license. We only want to train those who are serious about learning how to defend their life and the lives of their loved ones.
If your concealed carry class did not look like the photos above, you may want to contact us for real, concealed carry, handgun training. Training that prepares you to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Training for both armed and unarmed place of worship security & safety teams.
In-Gauge is now offering 3 levels of training:
Basic Florida concealed carry license qualification training for armed security team members – 4 hours.
Advanced GUARDIAN TRAINING for armed security team members – 15 hours.
Non-lethal/less-lethal, situational awareness, de-escalation training, with STOP THE BLEED emergency blood loss control certification training for unarmed safety team members – 10 hours.
For complete information, use the form below to contact us or call: 863-206-1996
In-Gauge of Polk County’s Church Guardian Training program is a 15-hour tactical firearm training program for members of faith based organizations. The Guardian training specifically focuses on situational awareness, plans of action and the use of a firearm in crowded, close-quarter conditions. Our Guardian Training trains the participant how to assess and recognize a potential threat, mitigate a potential threat before it becomes an actual threat and neutralize an actual threat, while minimizing the threat to others.
Our Guardian training is composed of two distinct classes:
Phase One – Basic handgun/concealed carry qualification training (5 hours)
Classroom: 4 hours
Live-fire range training: 1 hour
Phase Two – Advanced concealed carry training (10 hours)
Classroom: 5 hours
Live-fire, tactical range training: 5 hours
During the Phase Two live-fire range session, each participant is expected to fire a minimum of 250 rounds, while performing a series of progressive, live-fire drills, using a defensive caliber handgun. Each participant will learn and demonstrate:
the correct method of drawing from a concealment holster
the use of cover and concealment
the correct and safe method of moving between cover and concealment, while actively engaging and armed assailant
the correct procedure for engaging multiple assailants
the correct procedure for loading, shooting and reloading while engaging an armed assailant or assailants
the correct procedure for clearing firearm malfunctions while engaging an armed assailant
In May of 2019 we added Stop The Bleed – emergency blood loss control and tourniquet training to our Guardian Training Program. This training is now part of our Guardian Training Program and will be provided to all participants.
A nationally recognized, official NRA certificate of training will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Training exceeds requirements for Florida’s concealed carry weapons license application.
In 2020, training will be ongoing throughout the year. Training can be taken as an individual or a group. Convenient lodging is available for out-of-town participants.
Pre-registration is required. Group discounts are available. Call or email for pricing information.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explains the importance of having trained guardians on location when the wolf attacks and before law enforcement arrives . . . .
Something to consider . . .
In-Gauge of Polk County is one of a very few entities that provides official NRA firearms training and the only organization in Central Florida that conducts official NRA, advanced firearms training.
If you or any member of your congregation takes firearms training that does not provide an official NRA certificate of training, displaying the official NRA name and emblem, your training will likely not be recognized outside the state of Florida and not be recognized by liability insurance carriers.
Firearms training classes (concealed carry classes) conducted by retired law enforcement officers or instructors claiming to certified NRA instructors that do not issue official NRA certificates of training, are NOT official NRA firearms training classes.
Before enrolling in any concealed carry class or advanced firearms tactical training course, ask if you be receiving an official NRA certificate of training upon completion. Not merely receiving a training certificate designed by the instructor or a letter stating you completed a class.
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Training for both armed and unarmed place of worship security & safety teams.
In-Gauge is now offering 3 levels of training:
Non-lethal, situational awareness, de-escalation training, with STOP THE BLEED emergency blood loss control certification training for unarmed safety team members – 10 hours.
Basic Florida concealed carry license qualification training for armed security team members – 4 hours.
Advanced GUARDIAN TRAINING for armed security team members – 15 hours.
For complete information, use the form below to contact us or call: 863-206-1996
In-Gauge of Polk County’s Church Guardian Training program is a 15-hour tactical firearm training program for members of faith based organizations. The Guardian training specifically focuses on situational awareness, plans of action and the use of a firearm in crowded, close-quarter conditions. Our Guardian Training trains the participant how to assess and recognize a potential threat, mitigate a potential threat before it becomes an actual threat and neutralize an actual threat, while minimizing the threat to others.
Our Guardian training is composed of two distinct classes:
Phase One – Basic handgun/concealed carry qualification training (5 hours)
Classroom: 4 hours
Live-fire range training: 1 hour
Phase Two – Advanced concealed carry training (10 hours)
Classroom: 5 hours
Live-fire, tactical range training: 5 hours
During the Phase Two live-fire range session, each participant is expected to fire a minimum of 250 rounds, while performing a series of progressive, live-fire drills, using a defensive caliber handgun. Each participant will learn and demonstrate:
the correct method of drawing from a concealment holster
the use of cover and concealment
the correct and safe method of moving between cover and concealment, while actively engaging and armed assailant
the correct procedure for engaging multiple assailants
the correct procedure for loading, shooting and reloading while engaging an armed assailant or assailants
the correct procedure for clearing firearm malfunctions while engaging an armed assailant
In May of 2019 we added Stop The Bleed – emergency blood loss control and tourniquet training to our Guardian Training Program. This training is now part of our Guardian Training Program and will be provided to all participants.
A nationally recognized, official NRA certificate of training will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Training exceeds requirements for Florida’s concealed carry weapons license application.
In 2020, training will be ongoing throughout the year. Training can be taken as an individual or a group. Convenient lodging is available for out-of-town participants.
Pre-registration is required. Group discounts are available. Call or email for pricing information.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explains the importance of having trained guardians on location when the wolf attacks and before law enforcement arrives . . . .
Something to consider . . .
In-Gauge of Polk County is one of a very few entities that provides official NRA firearms training and the only organization in Central Florida that conducts official NRA, advanced firearms training.
If you or any member of your congregation takes firearms training that does not provide an official NRA certificate of training, displaying the official NRA name and emblem, your training will likely not be recognized outside the state of Florida and not be recognized by liability insurance carriers.
Firearms training classes (concealed carry classes) conducted by retired law enforcement officers or instructors claiming to certified NRA instructors that do not issue official NRA certificates of training, are NOT official NRA firearms training classes.
Before enrolling in any concealed carry class or advanced firearms tactical training course, ask if you be receiving an official NRA certificate of training upon completion. Not merely receiving a training certificate designed by the instructor or a letter stating you completed a class.
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guardian training, polk county, church safety, church security, concealed carry class, gun safety, concealed carry permit, CCW, shooting classes, A.L.I.C.E., active shooter, gun permit, ALICE
Training for both armed and unarmed place of worship security & safety teams.
In-Gauge is now offering 3 levels of training:
Basic Florida concealed carry license qualification training for armed security team members – 4 hours.
Advanced GUARDIAN TRAINING for armed security team members – 15 hours.
Non-lethal/less-lethal, situational awareness, de-escalation training, with STOP THE BLEED emergency blood loss control certification training for unarmed safety team members – 10 hours.
For complete information, use the form below to contact us or call: 863-206-1996
In-Gauge of Polk County’s Church Guardian Training program is a 15-hour tactical firearm training program for members of faith based organizations. The Guardian training specifically focuses on situational awareness, plans of action and the use of a firearm in crowded, close-quarter conditions. Our Guardian Training trains the participant how to assess and recognize a potential threat, mitigate a potential threat before it becomes an actual threat and neutralize an actual threat, while minimizing the threat to others.
Our Guardian training is composed of two distinct classes:
Phase One – Basic handgun/concealed carry qualification training (5 hours)
Classroom: 4 hours
Live-fire range training: 1 hour
Phase Two – Advanced concealed carry training (10 hours)
Classroom: 5 hours
Live-fire, tactical range training: 5 hours
During the Phase Two live-fire range session, each participant is expected to fire a minimum of 250 rounds, while performing a series of progressive, live-fire drills, using a defensive caliber handgun. Each participant will learn and demonstrate:
the correct method of drawing from a concealment holster
the use of cover and concealment
the correct and safe method of moving between cover and concealment, while actively engaging and armed assailant
the correct procedure for engaging multiple assailants
the correct procedure for loading, shooting and reloading while engaging an armed assailant or assailants
the correct procedure for clearing firearm malfunctions while engaging an armed assailant
In May of 2019 we added Stop The Bleed – emergency blood loss control and tourniquet training to our Guardian Training Program. This training is now part of our Guardian Training Program and will be provided to all participants.
A nationally recognized, official NRA certificate of training will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Training exceeds requirements for Florida’s concealed carry weapons license application.
In 2020, training will be ongoing throughout the year. Training can be taken as an individual or a group. Convenient lodging is available for out-of-town participants.
Pre-registration is required. Group discounts are available. Call or email for pricing information.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explains the importance of having trained guardians on location when the wolf attacks and before law enforcement arrives . . . .
Something to consider . . .
In-Gauge of Polk County is one of a very few entities that provides official NRA firearms training and the only organization in Central Florida that conducts official NRA, advanced firearms training.
If you or any member of your congregation takes firearms training that does not provide an official NRA certificate of training, displaying the official NRA name and emblem, your training will likely not be recognized outside the state of Florida and not be recognized by liability insurance carriers.
Firearms training classes (concealed carry classes) conducted by retired law enforcement officers or instructors claiming to certified NRA instructors that do not issue official NRA certificates of training, are NOT official NRA firearms training classes.
Before enrolling in any concealed carry class or advanced firearms tactical training course, ask if you be receiving an official NRA certificate of training upon completion. Not merely receiving a training certificate designed by the instructor or a letter stating you completed a class.
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In-Gauge of Polk County’s only business is conducting firearms training.
We do not sell guns.
We do not sell ammunition.
We only sell education and training.
In-Gauge of Polk County is a local, non-profit organization that conducts training that prepares you to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones.
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 . . .
You must have a license (permit) to have reciprocity.
Avoid the rush. Do not be left on a waiting list, trying to get in a class, with inflated prices. Get your required training before the rush.
President-elect Donald Trump announces that he will sign a national concealed carry bill into law.
Official Florida recognized concealed carry license and firearms training classes conducted in Winter Haven weekly.
In-Gauge of Polk County is located in Winter Haven and licensed to conduct business in Polk County. We are not an out-of-town operation that visits Winter Haven to conduct classes at a local hotel.
Click on the button below to see our class schedule and to register for a class.
You must have a license (permit) to have reciprocity.
Avoid the rush. Do not be left on a waiting list, trying to get in a class, with inflated prices. Get your required training before the rush.
President-elect Donald Trump urges Congress to pass a national concealed carry reciprocity bill and announces that he will sign it into law.
Official Florida recognized concealed carry license and firearms training classes conducted in Winter Haven weekly.
In-Gauge of Polk County is located in Winter Haven and licensed to conduct business in Polk County. We are not an out-of-town operation that visits Winter Haven to conduct classes at a local hotel.
Click on the button below to see our class schedule and to register for a class.
The only thing more tragic than a life lost is a life needlessly lost that could have been saved.
In observance of National STOP THE BLEED Month, In-Gauge of Polk County will be conducting FREE, open to the public, Stop The Bleed tourniquet raining clinics during the month of May, beginning May 14th.
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
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 2024 National STOP THE BLEED Month.
The only thing more tragic than a life lost is a life needlessly lost that could have been saved.
This is an official, gun safety course that fulfills the requirements, for those person who have had a little brush with the law and are required to complete a gun safety course ordered by the Court.
Online Gun Safety Course for Court Ordered Persons
This is an official, completely online, gun safety course that fulfills the requirements, for those persons who have had a little brush with the law and are required to complete a gun safety course ordered by the Court.
COST: $60
This is course is specific to Florida. It cannot be guaranteed that the certificate of training issued upon completion of this course will be recognized by an an out of state court.
It is guaranteed the certificate of training issued upon successful completion of this course will be recognized by any Florida court.
For more information and to register for the course, click on the button below.
