Category: police and crime

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.

Carrying concealed? Why you should consider having a carry permit . . .

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.

Not all concealed carry classes are alike.


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.

Florida’s New ‘CHURCH / PLACE of WORSHIP SECURITY LAW’ Goes Into Effect July 1st

Get compliant before the law takes effect.

In-Gauge – Florida has available a 15-hour, active shooter, tactical firearms training program for members of faith organizations that will make your security team compliant with Florida’s new law.

When you realize simply possessing a concealed carry license is not enough.

To learn more about our church guardian training go to: Church Guardian Training.
Being prepared for a deadly encounter requires more than simply possessing a concealed carry license.
  • Being prepared requires being trained to recognize a potential threat before it becomes a threat.
  • Being prepared requires being trained to engage a threat before it becomes a threat to others.
  • Being prepared requires being trained to engage and neutralize a threat quickly and effectively to avoid injury to others.
  • Being prepared requires being trained to administer emergency aid to others to prevent death due to blood loss.

Our basic Church Guardian Training encompasses 15 hours of tactical firearms training.

Stop The Bleed – emergency blood loss and tourniquet training included in all Church Guardian Training.

For information on our GUARDIAN TRAINING COURSE complete and send the form below.

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

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.

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

‘Permitless Carry’ Is The Law In Florida – But, 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 rights for life.

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

Open – Constitutional Carry is now law in Florida. 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 rights for life.

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 shotgun for sports shooting or home defense
  • Basic rifle
  • 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

Open – Constitutional Carry in Florida. Do you know what it means?

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

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 shotgun for sports shooting or home defense
  • Basic rifle
  • 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

‘Open Carry’ is now “the law of the state” in Florida

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says open carry is ‘law of the state’

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Sept. 15 said people being able to openly carry guns is “the law of the state,” after a panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal recently ruled that a longstanding ban was unconstitutional.

Uthmeier sent guidance to prosecutors and law-enforcement agencies. Some had already stopped enforcing the open-carry ban after the Sept. 10 opinion.

Uthmeier said in an online post that no other Florida appellate courts had considered the constitutionality of the open-carry ban after two closely watched U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2022 and 2024. As a result, he said “the First District’s decision is binding on all Florida’s trial courts.”

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/15/florida-attorney-general-open-carry-of-guns-is-law-of-the-state/86167882007

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

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd