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IT’S OFFICIAL – Florida is NOW processing concealed carry license applications for adults age 18 and older.

1/2 price offer on all basic handgun and concealed carry license qualification classes.

As appearing on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website . . .

Concealed Weapon License

On June 17, 2026, the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida ruled in Eubanks v. Florida (4D2025-1698) that Section 790.06(2)(b) of the Florida Statutes, which bars law-abiding adults aged 18 to 20 from obtaining concealed carry permits, is factually unconstitutional. The Attorney General’s Office has indicated that they will not be seeking further review of the case. Because no other appellate court has considered the constitutionality of Section 790.06(2)(b), under NYSRPA v Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022) and United States v. Rahimi, 602 U.S. 681 (2024), the Fourth District’s decision is effectively the law of the state. As such, the department is now accepting applications for concealed weapons licenses from applicants 18 years or older and will be issuing licenses to applicants who meet all other eligibility requirements once the mandate is issued by the court.

In-Gauge of Polk County is offering 1/2 pricing for couples registering for any of our basic handgun or concealed carry license qualification classes.

For our class schedule and to register, visit our website CLICK HERE

See all available classes at: CLICK HERE

Florida court strikes down under-21 concealed-carry ban

https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-court-says-adults-under-21-concealed-carry-ban-unconstitutional-attorney-general-james-uthmeier-florida-news-firearms-guns-

Uthmeier said his office will work with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to implement the court’s order.

Unless you are exempt, to qualify for a Florida concealed carry weapons license, you have to take a class. Our 3-hour concealed carry license class will qualify you to apply for a Florida concealed carry weapons license recognized in 38 total states.

A Florida concealed carry license is currently recognized in 38 states. Having a valid Florida concealed carry license is essential when traveling across state lines.

For further information and to register for this and other classes through EVENTBRITE go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Classes conducted in a climate controlled, air-conditioned, indoor classroom and range.

No pre-class appointment or fingerprinting required. All class materials and equipment provided.

Classes are conducted by the longest established NRA chartered firearms training organization in central Florida.

SPECIAL OFFER CELEBRATING – Florida Court Striking Down Under-21 Carry Ban

Florida Attorney General Won’t Appeal Court Ruling

1/2 price offer on all basic handgun and concealed carry license qualification classes.

In-Gauge of Polk County is offering 1/2 pricing for couples registering for any of our basic handgun or concealed carry license qualification classes.

For our class schedule and to register, visit our website CLICK HERE

See all available classes at: CLICK HERE

Florida court strikes down under-21 concealed-carry ban

https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-court-says-adults-under-21-concealed-carry-ban-unconstitutional-attorney-general-james-uthmeier-florida-news-firearms-guns-

Uthmeier said his office will work with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to implement the court’s order.

Unless you are exempt, to qualify for a Florida concealed carry weapons license, you have to take a class. Our 3-hour concealed carry license class will qualify you to apply for a Florida concealed carry weapons license recognized in 38 total states.

A Florida concealed carry license is currently recognized in 38 states. Having a valid Florida concealed carry license is essential when traveling across state lines.

For further information and to register for this and other classes through EVENTBRITE go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Classes conducted in a climate controlled, air-conditioned, indoor classroom and range.

No pre-class appointment or fingerprinting required. All class materials and equipment provided.

Classes are conducted by the longest established NRA chartered firearms training organization in central Florida.

Planning to travel out of state over the summer? Concealed Carry License Qualification & Firearm Responsibility Class

Planning to travel over the summer? Planning to travel armed? A Florida CCW license is recognized in 38 states.

When you take one of our CCW license classes, you can have your CCW license in hand within 10 days.

Although a license, which some people call a permit, is no longer required to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, not knowing the current law can result in a felony arrest and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights for life.

Upcoming class dates: (You only need one.)

A Florida concealed carry license is currently recognized in 38 states. Having a valid Florida concealed carry license is essential when traveling across state lines.

For further information and to register for this and other classes through EVENTBRITE go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Classes conducted in a completely climate controlled, air-conditioned, indoor classroom and range.

No pre-class appointment or fingerprinting required. All class materials and equipment provided.

Classes are conducted by the longest established NRA chartered firearms training organization in central Florida.

Planning to travel out of state over the summer? Concealed Carry License Qualification & Firearm Responsibility Class

Planning to travel over the summer? Planning to travel armed? A Florida CCW license is recognized in 38 states.

When you take one of our CCW license classes, you can have your CCW license in hand within 10 days.

Although a license, which some people call a permit, is no longer required to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, not knowing the current law can result in a felony arrest and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights for life.

Upcoming class dates: (You only need one.)

  • Date: Saturday, May 30th – FULL / CLOSED
  • Date: Saturday, June 20th – REGISTERED HERE
  • Time: 1:00 PM
  • Cost: $50

A Florida concealed carry license is currently recognized in 38 states. Having a valid Florida concealed carry license is essential when traveling across state lines.

For further information and to register for this and other classes through EVENTBRITE go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Classes conducted in a completely climate controlled, air-conditioned, indoor classroom and range.

No pre-class appointment or fingerprinting required. All class materials and equipment provided.

Classes are conducted by the longest established NRA chartered firearms training organization in central Florida.

Planning to travel over the summer? Concealed Carry License Qualification & Firearm Responsibility Class

Planning to travel over the summer? Planning to travel armed? A Florida CCW license is recognized in 38 states.

When you take one of our CCW license classes, you can have your CCW license in hand within 10 days.

Although a license, which some people call a permit, is no longer required to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, not knowing the current law can result in a felony arrest and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights for life.

Upcoming class dates: (You only need one.)

A Florida concealed carry license is currently recognized in 38 states. Having a valid Florida concealed carry license is essential when traveling across state lines.

For further information and to register for this and other classes through EVENTBRITE go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Classes conducted in a completely climate controlled, air-conditioned, indoor classroom and range.

No pre-class appointment or fingerprinting required. All class materials and equipment provided.

Classes are conducted by the longest established NRA chartered firearms training organization in central Florida.

Planning to travel over the summer? Concealed Carry License Qualification & Firearm Responsibility Class

Planning to travel over the summer? Planning to travel armed? A Florida CCW license is recognized in 38 states.

When you take one of our CCW license classes, you can have your CCW license in hand within 10 days.

Although a license, which some people call a permit, is no longer required to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, not knowing the current law can result in a felony arrest and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights for life.

Upcoming class dates: (You only need one.)

A Florida concealed carry license is currently recognized in 38 states. Having a valid Florida concealed carry license is essential when traveling across state lines.

For further information and to register for this and other classes through EVENTBRITE go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Classes conducted in a completely climate controlled, air-conditioned, indoor classroom and range.

No pre-class appointment or fingerprinting required. All class materials and equipment provided.

Classes are conducted by the longest established NRA chartered firearms training organization in central Florida.

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

Why child Gun Safety Month matters – Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell

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

Why child Gun Safety Month matters

Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell, April 13, 2026

https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/winter_haven_sun/opinions/columns/why-child-gun-safety-month-matters/article_622bb71c-cd7c-4e63-985b-f4acd9f089a1.html

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

Concealed Carry License Qualification & Firearm Responsibility Class

Planning to travel over the summer? Planning to travel armed? Get licensed in 38 states.

Although a license, which some people call a permit, is no longer required to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, not knowing the current law can result in a felony arrest and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights for life.

2 upcoming class dates: (You only need one)

A Florida concealed carry license is currently recognized in 38 states. Having a valid Florida concealed carry license is essential when traveling across state lines.

For further information and to register for this and other classes through EVENTBRITE go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Classes conducted in a completely climate controlled, air-conditioned, indoor classroom and range.

No pre-class appointment or fingerprinting required. All class materials and equipment provided.

Classes conducted by the longest established NRA chartered firearms training organization in central Florida.

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

Florida ‘CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY’ -Do you know what it means? Do you know the limitations?

Not knowing the law can result in a felony arrest, a criminal record and the loss of your 2nd Amendment right for life.

New to Florida? Know the law. It is not as simple as many believe.

Next available class:

– Sunday, March 29th

– Time: 1:00 PM

– Cost: $50

– Location: Wild West Arms Gun Shop & Range, Dundee, FL

– Sign up & register at: EVENTBRITE or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-ccw-license-qualification-gun-safety-class-tickets-1982924055228

Not knowing the law can result in a felony arrest, a criminal record and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights for life.

All classes are conducted indoors in a clean, spacious classroom.

The live-fire gun training takes place on an indoor, climate controlled gun range. No cold. No wind. No rain.

Florida’s redefined ‘Open-Carry’ law is not as simple as many believe. There are numerous pitfalls that can result in a felony arrest and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights for life.

Get informed on Florida’s new ‘Constitutional Carry’ law and not rely on hearsay or disinformation that you find on the Internet.

More importantly, just knowing the law is not enough. If you are going to carry a firearm for self-defense or own one for defense of your home, you need be proficient in its use. You need to be properly trained. Just going to the range and firing your gun will not prepare you for its use in a life-threatening emergency. That training only come through professional training. Training greater than that you get from Uncle Ted, the neighbor next door or the retired cop at church.

In-Gauge of Polk County only conducts firearms training. We do not sell guns. We do not sell ammunition. We only train people in the safe ownership, handling, and use of firearms, at both the basic and advanced level.

In-Gauge of Polk County classes include:

  • Basic and advanced handgun for sports shooting and self-defense
  • Basic rifle
  • Basic shotgun for sports shooting or home defense
  • Gun cleaning and maintenance
  • Concealed carry license qualification

All classes are conducted in Winter Haven. Classes are conducted weekly, with convenient online registration. No personal pre-class appointments or fingerprinting required.

Sheriff Grady Judd speaks on Florida’s ‘Open-Carry’ law . . .

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd