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.
A member of the armed church security team shot himself in the leg.
A Michigan church safety team experienced an accidental shooting at the Howell Gun Club in Marion Township, Livingston County, MI, on Sunday December 17.
During firearm qualification training, a member of the armed church security team shot himself in the leg.
The negligent discharge occurred while the team was practicing drawing and re-holstering their weapons. The team member suffered a gunshot injury while he was re-holstering into a groin type holster.
Others team members provided first aid and the firearm instructor drove him to St Joseph Hospital for treatment.
The Livingston County Sheriff Office investigated the shooting (report #23-06152) interviewing the victim and the firearm training instructor. Both were career law enforcement of the State of Michigan.
It is unknown if the instructor had any MCOLES or NRA certifications or qualifications to conduct a civilian security firearms training course other than law enforcement work experience.
The above described incident will not happen with In-Gauge of Polk County. All of our advanced firearm training is conducted to the strict standards of the National Rifle Association and conducted by NRA certified, advanced, tactical firearm instructors.
Our Church Guardian training consists of over 15 hours of ‘active shooter’ training that includes: situational awareness, mental preparedness, threat recognition, mitigation and de-escalation, the drawing from a holster, advanced live-fire handgun training, that included the use of cover and concealment, moving, shooting, reloading, moving between cover and concealment, managing firearm malfunctions, while engaging single and multiple assailants and Stop The Bleed emergency wound care training.
Below is an example of what their training looked like. If you or other members of your congregation would like to receive similar training, do not hesitate to contact us . . .
Regardless if you have already taken a concealed carry class or you have a Florida concealed carry license, contact us for official NRA firearms training that will prepare you to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Our advanced CHURCH GUARDIAN TRAINING teaches more than just how to shoot little round holes in a piece of paper hanging from a string. Our GUARDIAN TRAINING trains you how to defend your life and the lives of others, and go home at the end of the day.
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“I do encourage anyone who wants to own, possess or carry a concealed firearm to please become familiar with that weapon. Learn how to safely handle and fire it.” “Good firearms training is a must.” – Sheriff Grady Judd.
Florida’s new ‘PERMITLESS CARRY’ law is not as simple as many people believe. Not knowing the new law can result in a felony arrest and a criminal record.
You can either learn what’s in Florida’s new concealed carry law and carry your gun legally or you can get arrested, charged with a felony and find out the hard way from a judge.
There are benefits to having a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license. Learn and know what they are.
Not knowing them can result in arrest, criminal charges, an appearance before a judge, extensive legal fees, a criminal record and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights.
We conduct Florida concealed carry license and handgun training classes. Contact us to enroll in a class at: 863-206-1996
They will have your back, while you are shopping, dining out, fueling your vehicle or attending church services.
Last weekend we graduated another class of trained public guardian, concealed firearm carriers. They took and completed over 15 hours of firearms training, even though with the change in Florida law taking effect July 1st, they did not have to.
These people completed over 15 hours of advanced firearms training and will have your back, while you are shopping, dining out, fueling your vehicle or attending church services. Unlike many of those about you after July 1st, these people have been trained.
They committed to being trained in the safe and proficient use of their firearm.
Beginning July 1st, in Florida, no training, background check or licensing will be required to carry a firearm in public.
When you decide to receive training beyond that you received in a ‘concealed carry’ class and want to become confident and proficient in the use of your firearm, contact us. It would be our pleasure to prepare you to carry a firearm in public or for home defense.
Firearms training is all we do. We are your neighbors. We are the only NRA chartered, non-profit firearms training organization in central Florida. We are here to serve you.
Not knowing the new law can result in a felony arrest and a criminal record.
So you think you understand Florida’s new ‘Permitless Carry’ law.Can you correctly answer the following questions?
The new law went into in effect with Governor DeSantis’ signature and is now the law of the land in Florida.
TRUE / FALSE
Anyone over the age of 18 can now legally carry a concealed firearm in public without a license in the state of Florida.
TRUE / FALSE
You can now legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public without a license.
TRUE / FALSE
You can now legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon anywhere in public unless specifically posted otherwise.
TRUE / FALSE
A license and background check are no longer required to purchase a firearm in Florida.
TRUE / FALSE
See the correct answers below
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An incorrect answer to any of the above statements could result in a felony arrest, a criminal record and the loss of your right to own a gun forever.
You can either learn what Florida’s new concealed carry law is and carry your gun legally or you can get arrested, charge with a felony and find out the hard way from a judge.
Florida’s new ‘PERMITLESS CARRY’ law is not as simple as many people believe. Not knowing the new law can result in a felony arrest and a criminal record.
There are benefits to having a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license. Learn and know what they are.
Not knowing them can result in arrest, criminal charges, an appearance before a judge, extensive legal fees, a criminal record and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights.
We are still conducting Florida concealed carry license and handgun training classes. Contact us to enroll in a class at: 863-206-1996
The correct answers are . . .
The new law went into in effect with Governor DeSantis’ signature and is now the law of the land in Florida.
FALSE
Anyone over the age of 18 can now legally carry a concealed firearm in public without a license in the state of Florida.
FALSE
You can now legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public without a license.
FALSE
You can now legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon anywhere in public unless specifically posted otherwise.
FALSE
A license and background check are no longer required to purchase a firearm in Florida.
Florida’s new ‘PERMITLESS CARRY’ law is not as simple as many people believe.
You can either learn what Florida’s new concealed carry law is and carry your gun legally or you can get arrested, charged with a felony and find out the hard way from a judge.
Florida’s new ‘PERMITLESS CARRY’ law is not as simple as many people believe. Not knowing the new law can result in a felony arrest and a criminal record.
There are benefits to having a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license. Learn and know what they are.
Not knowing them can result in arrest, criminal charges, an appearance before a judge, extensive legal fees, a criminal record and the loss of your 2nd Amendment rights.
We are still conducting Florida concealed carry license and handgun training classes. Contact us to enroll in a class at: 863-206-1996
It does not allow the open carrying of a firearm or other weapon.
What changes are in Florida’s revised Florida Statute 790.00 – “Permitless Carry” law?
Off the top, it should be understood that the changes in Florida concealed carry weapons law (Florida Statute 790.oo) makes it legal for law-abiding citizens, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon, on one’s person, in public without a license or formal training.
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Florida’s “permitless carry” law will not go into effect until July 1, 2023.
Until such time, anyone desiring to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon is required to have a conceaeled carry license or permit recognized by the state of Florida. Failure do so is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison or 5 years of probation, and a $5,000 fine.
What it is and what it isn’t
It is permitless carry not Constitutional carry.
It does not permit the open carrying of a firearm or other weapon.
A person must be a minimum of 21 years of age to legally carry a concealed firearm or other weapon on one’s person.
No license or permit is required to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public.
No formal training is required to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public.
No fingerprinting or other background check is required to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in public.
Official, State issued identification must be carried on one’s person while carrying a concealed firearm or other weapon. That identification must be presented upon demand by a law enforcement officer.
Gun Free Zones
Those venues that were gun free zones prior to the law change remain gun free zones.
Those venues include, but are not limited to:
Government buildings where government business is conducted
Public and private school property
School sponsored events
Federal buildings and federal installations
Law enforcement headquarters, substations or offices
Polling places
Organized sporting events
Private property where firearms or other weapons are prohibited
Florida’s Concealed Carry Weapon License – Still Available
Florida’s concealed carry licensing process remains in effect and licenses are available through the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Why would you want a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license?
Florida’s concealed carry weapon and firearm license is recognized in 37 states, allowing a license holder to carry a concealed firearm or other weapon in 36 other states.
Possessing a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license allows a gun buyer to avoid the manditory 3-day waiting period when purchasing a firearm.
Posssessing a Florida concealed carry weapon and firearm license provides positve identification when carrying a concealed weapon.
Its “permitless carry” not “constitutional carry”.
The first bill regarding “constitutional carry” in Florida has been filed by Representative Robert Brannan, of Lake City. It is HB-543. The bill is 63 pages long.
Contrary to common understanding the bill is “permitless carry”, not constitutional carry. Basically, in summary, the bill provides for the permitless carrying of a handgun or other weapon, by both Florida residents and non-residents.
The bill (HB-543) does not require training, fingerprinting or background checks in order to legally carry a firearm or other weapon, anywhere other than where otherwise prohibited. In the Bill, otherwise prohibited maintains all the locations where a firearm or other weapon currently cannot be legally carried. Everything remains the same. That includes businesses or other private property whereby the owner prohibits the possession or carrying of a firearm on his, her or their property.
The bottom line: An individual’s 2nd Amendment right does nottrump personal property rights.
As good as permitless and constitutional carry sounds, a surge in the appearance of NO GUNS ALLOWED signs can be expected in private business. Private business that currently tolerate the carrying of firearms by trained, background checked and licensed firearm owners.
Yes, Florida’s concealed carry weapons licensing process needs revision; however, it is not believed that “permitless carry” is the answer.
Florida is the 3rd most populated state in the country, with a population similar to Texas. In September 2021, Texas’ “constitutional carry” law went into effect. Since that time, there has been a 550% increase in firearm violation convictions. That is convictions, not arrests. Firearm violation convictions rose from 1,049 in 2020 to nearly 7,000 since the last year reporting data was available. The same can be expected to occure in Florida. The question begs: Who benefits from “constitutional carry”? Follow the money!
You may not be aware that Florida currently has a “permitless” vehicle carry law in effect. Specifically defined in FS: 790.06, a person who is not otherwise prohibited from owning and possessing a firearm can legally transport a loaded firearm, in a vehicle or other conveyance, without a concealed carry weapons or firearms license, if done so in the manner described.
No background checks are required for vehicle “permitless” carry. No fingerprinting is required for vehicle “permitless” carry. No firearm training is required for vehicle “permitless” carry.
Have you noticed the sky rocking increase in road rage shootings in recent years?
“Permitless carry” in Florida . . . Be careful what you wish for. The result may be that where you currently enjoy the right to carry your concealed carry weapon or firearm (private business property), you will no longer be able to exercise that right. It must be kept in mind that private property rights supersede your 2nd Amendment right.
In the event you are not aware, government takes care of and protects itself.
Neither currently, nor in the proposed bill (HB-543), can a person or will a person be allowed to carry a firearm or other weapon, in any government building where government business is conducted. In addition, neither currently, nor in the proposed bill, can a person or will a person be allowed to carry a firearm or other weapon on any property owned by a public or private school. That includes: pre-school, elementary school, middle school, high school or college. It also includes any school sponsored event.
A Florida man has been arrested by deputies after twoconcealed carry permit holders stopped him from escaping by holding him at gunpoint after he allegedly shot two women.
Florida police say Lee David Wilkerson, 38, was standing outside the Bingo Paradise bingo hall in Pensacola, Fla., on Wednesday when two women tried to enter and an argument ensued, according to a Facebook post from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
When Wilkerson tried to go back into the building, two citizens with concealed guns drew those guns and held him at the scene until police arrived.
Wilkerson allegedly pulled a gun from his side and hit one of the women in the head with it before firing in their direction as they tried to run away.
Wilkerson, who police say was carrying methamphetamine at the time, then allegedly threw his gun into a nearby dumpster.
Lee David Wilkerson, 38, was arrested after shooting two women outside a Florida bingo hall.
Authorities were able to locate Wilkerson’s gun in a nearby dumpster..
