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Carrying concealed? Why you should consider having a carry permit . . .

There is more to owning and using a gun than just knowing how to pull a trigger.

May. 21, 2026
Wilton Simpson, Commissioner of Agriculture
No more concealed carry backlog
With permitless carry now in effect, Simpson argued that permits still matter as holders can skip the three‑day waiting period for handgun purchases and have reciprocity with dozens of other states. He added that in a crisis, a permit signals to law enforcement that training and a clean background are in place.

Not all concealed carry classes are alike.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, “concealed carry classes” do NOT teach how to handle and use a handgun.

They do NOT teach:

  • the handling of a handgun
  • the firing of a handgun
  • the loading, unloading and reloading of a handgun
  • how manage handgun malfunfunctions

To learn the techniques listed above, you have to take a handgun/pistol training class.

Maybe you or someone you know already took a concealed carry class. Did it look like this . . .

or like this?

If the “concealed carry” class you took did not include a trip the the range and the firing of a real handgun, using live ammunition, firing a minimum of 50 rounds, you attended a certificate mill class, that in all likelyhood, was more of an insurance sales seminar, not a handgun training class.

There is more to owning and using a gun than just knowing how to pull a trigger.

All classes now conducted on an indoor climate-controlled, air-conditioned gun range. No heat. No sweating. No bugs.

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 train people to carry a firearm 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 life and the lives of their loved ones.

If your concealed carry class did not look like the photos above, you may want to contact us for real, concealed carry, handgun training. Training that prepares you to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones.

Not all concealed carry classes are alike.


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

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 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

BASIC HANDGUN TRAINING – 2 classes in one.

Our next available class is Saturday, Jan. 24th. 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 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, January 24th
  • 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 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