Team In-Gauge takes Gold and Silver at the 2024 Polk Senior Games Pistol Competition

Team In-Gauge takes Gold and Silver in the Men’s and Women’s competition.
Team In-Gauge takes Gold and Silver in the Men’s and Women’s competition.
Team In-Gauge takes Gold and Silver in the Men’s and Women’s competition.

SELF-DEFENSE / GUN SAFETY CLASSES – Winter Haven, FL

Florida Firm’s Defensive Carry Course a Joke

Red Flags Before the Defensive Carry Course:
Before registering and paying for the class, I emailed Focused Fire Training to obtain the instructor’s name and qualifications. As of this writing, I still have not received an email response.

Review: Florida Firm’s Female-Only Defensive Carry Course a Joke

Armed Assailant / Active Shooter Defense Training Course

Another Class Graduated

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.

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.

Visit our website or contact us for training opportunities.

Another class graduated February 3rd, 2024.

The Biden Administration Expands Crackdown On “Ghost Guns”

In an open letter to firearms dealers dated Dec. 27, the ATF told firearm vendors that nearly-complete handgun frames or receivers will be treated the same as fully completed firearms.

December 28, 2022 – The Epoch Times

Biden Admin Expands Crackdown on “Ghost Guns

The Biden administration has dialed up its crackdown on so-called “ghost guns” by issuing guidance that basically expands the definition of what “readily converted” means in a new federal rule and making more do-it-yourself pistol parts subject to restrictions.

In an open letter to firearms dealers (pdf) dated Dec. 27, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) told firearm vendors that nearly-complete handgun frames or receivers—basically the pistol grip and firing mechanism—will be treated the same as fully completed firearms

For the complete story, go to: https://www.ntd.com/biden-admin-expands-crackdown-on-ghost-guns_891476.html

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives December 27th letter to firearm manufacturers and dealers: https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/open-letter/all-ffls-dec2022-open-letter-impact-final-rule-2021-05f/download

Another Class of Trained Public Guardians Graduated

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 lives and the lives of their loved ones.

This past weekend we graduated another class of advanced, concealed carry guardians.  They did not complete just another “concealed carry’ class, like those conducted at gun shows, gun shops or in rented hotel rooms. They completed over 15 hours of advanced, tactical, handgun training.  You read that correctly, over 15 hours.

These advanced, trained graduates will have your back while you are shopping, fueling your vehicle or attending church services.Rest assured, there are trained people out there carrying concealed firearms among you.  They may be far and few between, but they are there. 

We make every effort to train as many people as possible.  But, we can only train those who register to be qualified to carry a deadly weapon 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 lives and the lives of their loved ones.

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 qualify people to carry a deadly weapon in public.

If your concealed carry class did not look like the photos above, you may want to contact us for real, concealed carry, firearms training.

Not all concealed carry classes are alike.


HUNTER SAFETY CERTIFICATION CLASS – Winter Haven, FL

A Florida hunter safety education certification class will be conducted Saturday, October 15th, in Winter Haven, Florida.

Total Cost: $75

All equipment provided or you can bring your own.

Hunter Safety Education Certification Qualification Class – Shotgun.

This class will provide the practical, hands-on, live-firing of a firearm required to fulfill the training requirements for applying for a Florida hunter safety education certification card.

An official National Rifle Association certificate of training will be issued upon successful completion of the class.

The class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

  • Class Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: 3812 Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven
  • Total Cost: $75
  • Equipment:
    • Bring your own shotgun or use ours.
    • Ammunition will be provided.
    • Hearing and eye protection required. Bring your own or use ours.

For further information, call: 863-206-1996

To register for the class, go to EVENTBRITE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hunter-safety-certification-class-basic-shotgun-tickets-416976456807

HUNTER SAFETY CERTIFICATION CLASS – Winter Haven, FL

A Florida hunter safety education certification class will be conducted Saturday, October 15th, in Winter Haven, Florida.

Total Cost: $75

All equipment provided or you can bring your own.

Hunter Safety Education Certification Qualification Class – Shotgun.

This class will provide the practical, hands-on, live-firing of a firearm required to fulfill the training requirements for applying for a Florida hunter safety education certification card.

An official National Rifle Association certificate of training will be issued upon successful completion of the class.

The class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

  • Class Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: 3812 Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven
  • Total Cost: $75
  • Equipment:
    • Bring your own shotgun or use ours.
    • Ammunition will be provided.
    • Hearing and eye protection required. Bring your own or use ours.

For further information, call: 863-206-1996

To register for the class, go to EVENTBRITE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hunter-safety-certification-class-basic-shotgun-tickets-416976456807

New Gun Shop In Town – Wild Wild West Arms

The Wild Wild West Arms Gun Store opened its doors for business Saturday, August 20th.

The Wild Wild West Arms Gun Store, located directly on US Hwy. 27, Lake Hamilton, Florida, opened its doors for business Saturday, August 20th.

Wild Wild West Arms promises to be the premier firearms dealer in east Polk County, serving firearm enthusiasts and sportsmen from as far north as Clermont, south to Sebring.

29350 US Hwy. 27, Lake Hamilton, FL 33838 (863) 488-6508

Wild Wild West Arms has a 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.

The GRAND OPENING will take place Saturday, September 17th.

The doors will open at 9:00 AM

It is going to be a party . . .

  • Deep discounts on firearms and other merchandise
  • Remote broadcasting by 2 local, popular radio stations
  • Smoke’n Oak will be providing fresh, hot, cooked BBQ and more

29350 US Hwy. 27

Lake Hamilton, FL 33838

863-488-6508

Florida HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATION Classes – Having difficulty getting in one?

Do you need a Hunter Safety Education Class for that young hunter in your life or yourself?

863-206-1996

With hunting season just around the corner, are you or someone you know is in need of his or her Florida Hunter Safety Edcation card?

Are you finding it difficult or nearly impossible to complete the hands-on, field day portion of the training?

Contact us for the training you need to apply for and receive your Florida Hunter Education Card. We can get you or that young hunter in your life certified before the season begins.

In-Gauge of Polk County Winter Haven, Florida

863-206-1996