Tag: Polk County

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

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.

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 every Saturday, beginning at 9:00 AM, in Winter Haven. The next available class is . . .
  • Saturday, July 26th
  • 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/nationwide-reciprocity-ccw-license-qualification-gun-safety-class-tickets-1394489849679

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: Sunday, July 20th
  • 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-1394489849679

FREE Pistol Shooting Clinic

Celebrating America’s Birthday & Your 2nd Amendment Freedom

FREE PISTOL SHOOTING CLINIC – Saturday, July 5th
  • Where: the Wild Wild West Gun Store & Range
  • Address: 29350 US Hwy. 27, Dundee, Florida
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

This is a FREE pistol shooting clinic open to all shooters who book and use the range Saturday, July 5th, from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. All regular range fees will remain in effect.

NRA certified firearm instructors will be onsite and available for shooting performance evaluation and instruction.

No appointment necessary. Simply show up or reserve your range time on the Wild Wild West site at the link below.

Participants are encouraged to reserve range time on the Wild Wild West Arms website at: https://wwwarms.odoo.com/appointment/1?invite_token=91d05d30450b4ab9b037f154f3c7acac&filter_appointment_type_ids=%5B1%5D&

FREE Pistol Shooting Clinic

FREE PISTOL SHOOTING CLINIC – Saturday, July 5th
  • Where: the Wild Wild West Gun Store & Range
  • Address: 29350 US Hwy. 27, Dundee, Florida
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

This is a FREE pistol shooting clinic open to all shooters who book and use the range Saturday, July 5th, from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. All regular range fees will remain in effect.

NRA certified firearm instructors will be onsite and available for shooting performance evaluation and instruction.

Participants are encouraged to reserve range time on the Wild Wild West Arms website at: https://wwwarms.odoo.com/appointment/1?invite_token=91d05d30450b4ab9b037f154f3c7acac&filter_appointment_type_ids=%5B1%5D&

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL – NRA membership included with all basic handgun training classes

NRA membership included with all handgun training classes during the month of June.

FREE one-year, NRA membership will be included with all basic handgun training class registrations, during the month of June.

Good for both males and females. NO proof of fatherhood required.

All classes conducted in Winter Haven, conveniently located near Legoland.

See our class schedule at register for any class thru EVENTBRITE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249

One-year NRA membership included with all basic handgun classes during the month of June.

Gov. DeSantis Signs Florida’s New 2nd Amendment Protection Law Into Effect

Florida takes another step in protecting Floridians’ 2nd Amendment rights during local state of emergencies.

Florida Governor DeSantis signs 2nd Amendment protection law into effect.

The bill, which took immediate effect upon signing on May 28, 2025, removes provisions that previously prohibited the sale, display, and public possession of firearms and ammunition during emergencies such as riots or widespread public disturbances.

Floridians can now buy guns and ammo during local states of emergency under new law

Learn more about this law and Florida’s other laws regarding the “permitless” carrying of a firearm in Florida. Florida’s “permitless” carry law is not as simple as many believe. In-Gauge of Polk County conducts State of Florida recognized concealed carry classes monthly in Winter Haven. CLICK HERE to see our class schedule and register.

There is definitely a difference between having Florida concealed carry weapons license and not.

  • Are you familiar with Florida’s concealed carry law regarding school zones?
  • Are you aware of Florida’s concealed carry law regarding sporting events?
  • Are you award of Florida law regarding the transporting of a firearm in a private vehicle and an RV?
  • Are you aware of Florida law regarding carrying a concealed weapon in a private vehicle?

Not knowing the law regarding any of the above can result in a felony arrest and the permanent loss of your 2nd Amendment rights.

Also, when ‘Nationwide Concealed Carry Reciprocity’ takes effect, you need a license to have reciprocity. You are encourage to complete your Florida concealed carry license qualification training now and avoid the rush once the law goes into effect. When it does, you can expect a 2 -4 week waiting period to get into a class and a 1 – 3 month waiting period to receive your license from the State.

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.

New Gun Range Open For Business In East Polk County – Dundee, FL

The Wild Wild West Arms Gun Range is now open for business.

The Wild Wild West Arms Gun Store & Range, located directly on US Hwy. 27, Dundee / Lake Hamilton, Florida, announces the opening of its new, airconditioned, indoor gun range.

Open to the public 7 days a week.

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

Take a tour . . . .

Take A Tour

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.

29350 US Hwy. 27

Dundee, FL 33838

863-488-6508

2nd Child Involved Gun Fatality In Davenport In 3 months, 3rd In Polk County Since January 2025

Man Shot, Killed After 9-year-old Gets Access To Parents’ Gun

Man Shot, Killed After 9-year-old Gets Access To Parents’ Gun

Free child safety gun locks available from In-Gauge of Polk County. Simply send an email request to: in-gauge@ingaugeofpolkcounty.com

Davenport man fatally shoots stepson after 9-year-old pulls gun from drawer.

Davenport man fatally shoots adult stepson after 9-year-old pulls gun from drawer.

DAVENPORT, Fla. (WFLA) – May 21, 2025 — A stepfather was accused of killing his adult stepson in Davenport on Wednesday.

A 9-year-old boy became upset after being disciplined over playing a video game and grabbed a handgun from a nightstand drawer of his parents’ bedroom.

Feb. 24, 2025 – A 4-year-old Davenport boy has died of a self-inflicted gunshot after finding a firearm in his family’s car Friday night. Law enforcement is calling for tighter gun safety, as it’s the second such death in Polk County this year.

Police Chief Steven Parker said Chosen’s death should serve as a “stark reminder” of best practices and gun safety for firearm owners.

The firearm in the Morris family’s vehicle was legally owned by Robert Morris, who Parker said told police he owned it for personal safety on his travel to and from work.

Robert Morris told detectives he usually takes the firearm out of the car on Thursday nights when he arrives home from work, and securely stores it in his bedroom.

“He forgot. He simply forgot,” the chief said. “He forgot Thursday, this happens Friday.”

Parker said gun owners need to know exactly where their firearms are at all times, and make sure they are secure when not in their immediate possession.

This is the second child, self-inflicted, accidental gunshot death in Polk County, Florida in as many months.

6-year-old Major Smith died of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound January 9, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, by a gun he found in his parent’s car.

Major Smith died Tuesday at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, two days after he found a gun in a car outside his residence on West Crawford Street and accidentally shot himself, Lakeland police said.

In-Gauge of Polk County, a private, non-profit organization, Winter Haven, Florida, has FREE child safety gun locks to Polk County residents, available for the asking. Polk County residents need only send an email request to receive a free gun lock.

To receive a free gun lock by mail, simply send an email request to: in-gauge@ingaugeofpolkcounty.com

Have you purchased a new firearm or thinking about buying one?

BASIC HANDGUN SAFETY, SELF-DEFENSE & FLORIDA CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE QUALIFICATION CLASSES – Winter Haven, FL

We are currently accepting registrations for our May, June and July classes basic handgun and Florida concealed carry license qualification classes.

Classes will be conducted on our new, air conditioned, indoor, gun range, with a state-of-the-art, high efficiency ventilation system. No battling the summer heat, no sweating, no breathing smoke filled air.

What separates our firearms training classes from the others . . .

  • Our classes are conducted on an indoor, AIR CONDITION gun range, with a state-of-the-art, high-efficiency ventilation system.
  • We offer convenient online class registration and payment.
  • Unlike classes conducted by law enforcement agencies, we do not require a pre-class appointment for registration, payment and fingerprinting.
  • Our classes are the most economical of any firearm training or concealed carry class conducted locally.
  • All our classes are taught by NRA advanced certified firearms instructors.
  • All our hands-on, firearm training classes qualify the student for applying for a Florida concealed carry weapons license. A license currently recognized in 38 states.

We have convenient online registration, with NO pre-class appointments or fingerprinting required.

All our firearms training qualifies the participant for applying for a Florida concealed carry license, currently recognized in 38 states. Your Florida concealed carry license will be valid when the ‘nationwide concealed carry reciprocity law’ goes into effect.

See our current summer class schedule and register for a class on EVENTBRITE at . . .

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/gun-safety-firearm-training-classes-ccw-permit-229249?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

or call us at: 863-206-1996