Tag: Polk County

Florida’s New ‘CHURCH / WORSHIP CENTER 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.

Mandatory ‘Security Team Plan’ for State law compliance, included with course.

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.

Training is standardized, official, NRA firearms training and a nationally, official NRA advanced firearms certificate of training is awarded upon successful completion.

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

West Freeway Church of Christ, White Settlement, Texas December 29, 2019.

Shooting Video – Material may be disturbing

Florida’s ‘CHURCH / WORSHIP CENTER SECURITY LAW’ Goes Into Effect July 1st

Get your team compliant before the law takes effect.

Compliancy is NOT automatic. A team must have the accepted training and submit their ‘plan’ to the county sheriff for approval. Get your team compliant now.

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.

Mandatory ‘Security Team Plan’ for state law compliance, included with course.

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.

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.

Florida’s New ‘CHURCH / WORSHIP CENTER 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.

Mandatory ‘Security Team Plan’ for State law compliance, included with course.

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.

Training is standardized, official, NRA firearms training and a nationally, official NRA advanced firearms certificate of training is awarded upon successful completion.

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

West Freeway Church of Christ, White Settlement, Texas December 29, 2019.

Shooting Video – Material may be disturbing

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

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

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.