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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

Join us for CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH – April 2026

Join us in recognizing April as 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

‘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

BASIC HANDGUN TRAINING – 2 classes in one.

Our next available class is Saturday, Jan. 31st. This class is appropriate for beginning and intermediate shooters.

Our 5-hour basic handgun training class teaches the fundamentals of safe handgun handling and shooting.

Successful completion of this class qualifies the participant for applying for a Florida concealed carry license, currently recognized in 38 states.

Classes conducted most Saturdays.

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, climate controlled gun range. No cold. No rain. No wind.

Topics presented in this class include, but are not limited to:
  • Purchasing considerations. Things to know when purchasing a handgun.
  • Ammunition types and use. How to purchase the correct ammunition for your gun.
  • Safe gun handling techniques
  • Shooting techniques
  • Loading, unloading and reloading a handgun
  • How to put your shots on target. Sight alignment and sight picture.
  • Proper gun storage
  • One hour, live-fire range time. You will fire a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition under the direct instructor supervision, performing the above.
Class are conducted most Saturdays, beginning at 9:00 AM, in Winter Haven. The next available class is . . .
  • Saturday, February 14th
  • Saturday, February 21st
  • Saturday, February 28th
  • Where: In-Gauge of Polk County, Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven, Florida
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Cost: $75

For more information and to register for this class click HERE or go the EVENTBRITE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-handgun-training-a-class-that-trains-you-to-defend-your-life-tickets-1978005466597

BASIC HANDGUN TRAINING – 2 classes in one.

Our next available class is Saturday, Jan. 31st. This class is appropriate for beginning and intermediate shooters.

Our 5-hour basic handgun training class teaches the fundamentals of safe handgun handling and shooting.

Successful completion of this class qualifies the participant for applying for a Florida concealed carry license, currently recognized in 38 states.

Classes conducted every Saturday.

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, climate controlled gun range. No cold. No rain. No wind.

Topics presented in this class include, but are not limited to:
  • Purchasing considerations. Things to know when purchasing a handgun.
  • Ammunition types and use. How to purchase the correct ammunition for your gun.
  • Safe gun handling techniques
  • Shooting techniques
  • Loading, unloading and reloading a handgun
  • How to put your shots on target. Sight alignment and sight picture.
  • Proper gun storage
  • One hour, live-fire range time. You will fire a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition under the direct instructor supervision, performing the above.
Class are conducted most Saturdays, beginning at 9:00 AM, in Winter Haven. The next available class is . . .
  • Saturday, January 31st
  • Where: In-Gauge of Polk County, Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven, Florida
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Cost: $75

For more information and to register for this class click HERE or go the EVENTBRITE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-handgun-training-a-class-that-trains-you-to-defend-your-life-tickets-1978005466597

FEBRUARY VALENTINE SPECIAL – Basic Handgun Training Class

February Valentine Special – BOGO. 2 students for the price of one throughout the month of February.

Our 5-hour basic handgun training class teaches the fundamentals of safe handgun handling and shooting.

Successful completion of this class qualifies the participant for applying for a Florida concealed carry license, currently recognized in 38 states.

Classes conducted most Saturdays.

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, climate controlled gun range. No cold. No wind. No rain.

Topics presented in this class include, but are not limited to:
  • Purchasing considerations. Things to know when purchasing a handgun.
  • Ammunition types and use. How to purchase the correct ammunition for your gun.
  • Safe gun handling techniques
  • Shooting techniques
  • Loading, unloading and reloading a handgun
  • How to put your shots on target. Sight alignment and sight picture.
  • Proper gun storage
  • One hour, live-fire range time. You will fire a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition under the direct instructor supervision, performing the above.
Class are conducted most Saturdays, beginning at 9:00 AM, in Winter Haven near Legoland. Our remaining January class dates . . .
  • Saturday, January 31st
  • Saturday, February 14th
  • Saturday, February 21st
  • Saturday, February 28th
  • Where: In-Gauge of Polk County, Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven, Florida
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Cost: $75

For more information and to register for this class click HERE or go the EVENTBRITE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-handgun-training-a-class-that-trains-you-to-defend-your-life-tickets-1978003452573

BASIC HANDGUN TRAINING – 2 classes in one.

Our next available class is Saturday, Jan. 31st. This class is appropriate for beginning and intermediate shooters.

Our 5-hour basic handgun training class teaches the fundamentals of safe handgun handling and shooting.

Successful completion of this class qualifies the participant for applying for a Florida concealed carry license, currently recognized in 38 states.

Classes conducted every Saturday.

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, climate controlled gun range. No cold. No rain. No wind.

Topics presented in this class include, but are not limited to:
  • Purchasing considerations. Things to know when purchasing a handgun.
  • Ammunition types and use. How to purchase the correct ammunition for your gun.
  • Safe gun handling techniques
  • Shooting techniques
  • Loading, unloading and reloading a handgun
  • How to put your shots on target. Sight alignment and sight picture.
  • Proper gun storage
  • One hour, live-fire range time. You will fire a minimum of 50 rounds of ammunition under the direct instructor supervision, performing the above.
Class are conducted most Saturdays, beginning at 9:00 AM, in Winter Haven. The next available class is . . .
  • Saturday, January 31st
  • Where: In-Gauge of Polk County, Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven, Florida
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Cost: $75

For more information and to register for this class click HERE or go the EVENTBRITE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-handgun-training-a-class-that-trains-you-to-defend-your-life-tickets-1978003452573