Tag: Polk County

BASIC HANDGUN TRAINING – 2 classes in one.

Our October 25th class filled early and is closed. Our next available class is Saturday, Nov. 8th. Register early.

This 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.

Our next available class is Saturday, November 8th. Our October 25th class filled and closed early.

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, air-conditioned gun range. No heat. No sweating. No bugs.

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, November 8th
  • 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-1800516817269

Basic Shotgun Class for Sport Shooting or Home Defense

Cost: $75 All equipment and supplies included. There are no hidden costs.

LIMITED SEATING REMAINING

In-Gauge of Polk County will be conducting a Basic Shotgun Class SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 2025.

Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins permitted.

A nationally recognized, official NRA certificate of training will be issued upon successful completion.

Bring your own shotgun or use ours.

Register for this class at: Basic Shotgun Class – October 4, 2025

Successful completion of this class fulfills the training requirement for applying for a Florida Hunter Safety Card.

Our current September and October training class schedule can be viewed at: https://ingaugeofpolkcounty.com/register-for-a-class/

In-Gauge of Polk County’s only business is conducting firearms training. 

  • We do not sell guns. 
  • We do not sell ammunition. 
  • We only sell education and training.    

In-Gauge of Polk County is a local, non-profit organization that conducts training that prepares you to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones. 

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Florida Concealed Carry & Firearm Responsibility Class

Planning to travel during the holidays and 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 right for life.

Florida concealed carry class, good for ‘Nationwide Reciprocity’, when it becomes law . . .

  • Date: Saturday, September 13th
  • 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.

For further information and to register for this class through EVENTBRITE go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nationwide-reciprocity-ccw-license-qualification-gun-safety-class-tickets-1482043414749

Classes conducted in a completely environmentally controlled, air-conditioned classroom and range.

No pre-class appointment or fingerprinting required. All class materials and equipment provided.

Classes conducted by the oldest established NRA chartered firearms training organization in central Florida.

In-Gauge Celebrated NATIONAL SPORTS SHOOTING MONTH with Pistol Competition

In-Gauge of Polk County, in Winter Haven, FL, celebrated National Sports Shooting Month with an invitational pistol competition.

In-Gauge of Polk County celebrated National Sports Shooting Month by conducting an invitational pistol competition.

Celebrating National Sports Shooting Month, In- Gauge of Polk County, located in Winter Haven, Florida, conducted an invitation pistol competition, at the Wild West Gun Store & Range, Tuesday, August 26th.

Members of In-Gauge and the Shoot Straight-Lakeland pistol team met at the Wild West Gun Store & Range, located in Dundee, Florida for their inaugural pistol competition Tuesday morning, August 26th.

Each team participated with 8 shooters each, competing for over $500 in prizes, awarded to the 3 top shooters in 4 categories: Male and Female – Open/Iron Sights and Optics. In addition to bragging rights, the top shooters went home with ammunition shooting accessories, making their time well spent.

Following the match both teams met for lunch at Floridino’s Italian Restaurant, Lake Hamilton, for lunch and fellowship.

This was the first in a series of planned competitions. If you or your group would like to participate in an upcoming event, contact In-Gauge of Polk County by sending an email to: in-gauge@ingaugeofpolkcounty.com or by calling 863-206-1996

BASIC HANDGUN TRAINING – 2 classes in one.

Our August 23rd class is full. The next available class is Saturday, Aug, 30th. FREE NRA membership included with every student registration the month of August.

This 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.

Our August 23rd class is full. The next available class is Saturday, August 30th.

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, air-conditioned gun range. No summer heat or sweating.

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, August 23rd
  • 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/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Celebrating National Sports Shooting Month – FREE NRA membership included with every student registration, the month of August.

BASIC HANDGUN & FLORIDA CONCEAELED CARRY LICENSE QUALIFICATION CLASS – 2 classes in one.

Our August 23rd class is full. The next available class is Saturday, Aug, 30th. FREE NRA membership included with every student registration the month of August.

This 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.

Our August 23rd class is full. The next available class is Saturday, August 30th.

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, air-conditioned gun range. No summer heat or sweating.

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, August 23rd
  • 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/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Celebrating National Sports Shooting Month – FREE NRA membership included with every student registration, the month of August.

BASIC HANDGUN & FLORIDA CONCEAELED CARRY LICENSE QUALIFICATION CLASS – 2 classes in one.

Celebrating National Sports Shooting Month – BOGO 2 students for the price of one.

Celebrating National Sports Shooting Month – BOGO 2 students for the price of one.

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

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, air-conditioned gun range. No summer heat or sweating.

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

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, August 23rd
  • 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/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Celebrating National Sports Shooting Month – BOGO 2 students for the price of one.

BASIC HANDGUN & FLORIDA CONCEAELED CARRY LICENSE QUALIFICATION CLASS – 2 classes in one.

Celebrating National Sports Shooting Month – FREE NRA membership included with every student registration the month of August.

This 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.

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, air-conditioned gun range. No summer heat or sweating.

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, August 23rd
  • 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/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

Celebrating National Sports Shooting Month – FREE NRA membership included with every student registration, the month of August.

Florida Concealed Carry & Firearm Responsibility Class

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: Saturday, September 13th
  • 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.

For further information and to register for this class through EVENTBRITE go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nationwide-reciprocity-ccw-license-qualification-gun-safety-class-tickets-1482043414749

Classes conducted in a completely environmentally controlled, air-conditioned classroom and range.

No pre-class appointment or fingerprinting required. All class materials and equipment provided.

Classes conducted by the oldest established NRA chartered firearms training organization in central Florida.

BASIC HANDGUN & FLORIDA CONCEAELED CARRY LICENSE QUALIFICATION CLASS – 2 classes in one.

Although a license is no longer required to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, not knowing the law and not being properly trained in the use of your gun can result in a felony arrest and the loss of your 2 Amendment right for life or worse.

This 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.

All classes conducted in an air-condition classroom, with the live-fire range training taking place on a new, indoor, air-conditioned gun range. No summer heat or sweating.

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, August 23rd
  • 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/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249