Florida’s ‘permitless’ carry law is not a simple as many believe. Know the law or unwittingly become a felon and lose your 2A rights for life.
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 right for life.
Florida concealed carry class, good for ‘Nationwide Reciprocity’, when it becomes law . . .
Date: Sunday, July 20th
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.
Celebrating America’s Birthday & Your 2nd Amendment Freedom
FREE PISTOL SHOOTING CLINIC – Saturday, July 5th
Where: the Wild Wild West Gun Store & Range
Address: 29350 US Hwy. 27, Dundee, Florida
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
This is a FREE pistol shooting clinic open to all shooters who book and use the range Saturday, July 5th, from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.All regular range fees will remain in effect.
NRA certified firearm instructors will be onsite and available for shooting performance evaluation and instruction.
No appointment necessary. Simply show up or reserve your range time on the Wild Wild West site at the link below.
This is a FREE pistol shooting clinic open to all shooters who book and use the range Saturday, July 5th, from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.All regular range fees will remain in effect.
NRA certified firearm instructors will be onsite and available for shooting performance evaluation and instruction.
If you think Florida’s permitless carry law allows you to freely carry and transport your firearm without a license, think again!
If you think Florida’s permitless carry law allows you to freely carry and transport your firearm without a license, think again!
Possessing a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school zone, while possessing a valid concealed carry license, you are legal. Without one and possessing a firearm, you are breaking both state and federal law.
Monday, June 16, 2025, the Federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the long established federal school gun free zone law (18 U.S.C. § 922(q)(2)(A). RULING
The ruling leaves in effect one of the most expansive “sensitive places” restrictions for firearm possession in all of federal law. It deals a blow to Second Amendment advocates who have long felt that the law’s 1000-foot buffer zone around school property is overreaching a excessive.
A person possessing a firearm, within 1,000 feet of a school zone, public or private school, regardless if the school is in session or not, is committing both a state and federal felony.
Possession includes the transportation of a firearm in a private vehicle, traveling through a school zone. Again, regardless if it is a public or private school, it the school is in session or not.
Exception to the law: A person possessing a valid concealed carry license may legally possess or transport a firearm in a private vehicle, within a school zone, notwithstanding, in accordance state and local laws.
The possession of a valid concealed carry weapons license or recognized permit, issued another state, exempts the person from the law.
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.
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:
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.
Davenport man fatally shoots adult stepson after 9-year-old pulls gun from drawer.
DAVENPORT, Fla. (WFLA) – May 21, 2025 — A stepfather was accused of killing his adult stepson in Davenport on Wednesday.
A 9-year-old boy became upset after being disciplined over playing a video game and grabbed a handgun from a nightstand drawer of his parents’ bedroom.
Feb. 24, 2025 – A 4-year-old Davenport boy has died of a self-inflicted gunshot after finding a firearm in his family’s car Friday night. Law enforcement is calling for tighter gun safety, as it’s the second such death in Polk County this year.
Police Chief Steven Parker said Chosen’s death should serve as a “stark reminder” of best practices and gun safety for firearm owners.
The firearm in the Morris family’s vehicle was legally owned by Robert Morris, who Parker said told police he owned it for personal safety on his travel to and from work.
Robert Morris told detectives he usually takes the firearm out of the car on Thursday nights when he arrives home from work, and securely stores it in his bedroom.
“He forgot. He simply forgot,” the chief said. “He forgot Thursday, this happens Friday.”
Parker said gun owners need to know exactly where their firearms are at all times, and make sure they are secure when not in their immediate possession.
This is the second child, self-inflicted, accidental gunshot death in Polk County, Florida in as many months.
6-year-old Major Smith died of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound January 9, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, by a gun he found in his parent’s car.
Major Smith died Tuesday at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, two days after he found a gun in a car outside his residence on West Crawford Street and accidentally shot himself, Lakeland police said.
In-Gauge of Polk County, a private, non-profit organization, Winter Haven, Florida, has FREE child safety gun locks to Polk County residents, available for the asking. Polk County residents need only send an email request to receive a free gun lock.
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 . . .
