June 19, 2016 admin

Got Questions?

How do I Get a Concealed Carry License?

Here are the steps to get a Florida Concealed Carry License:

  1. Verify that you are able to get a concealed carry license. See disqualifiers below.
  2. Register for Florida Gun Pros class by selecting a class date or mobile appointment and filling out the registration information. Attend and pass the training. No need to pre-study or practice before the class. We’ll teach and train you in everything that is needed in order to pass the class. At the end, you’ll receive the Florida application, passport style photo, and the certificate of competency.
  3. Fill out your application and review the Florida Concealed Handgun Law.
  4. Schedule an appointment with your county or an adjoining county sheriff’s office. See our resources page for sheriff contact information.
  5. Go to your appointment and turn in your paperwork (application filled out with photo attached, your government issued ID (Driver’s License, State ID, Passport…), and the registration fee in exact change. Do not bring a gun to the Department of Agriculture’s office.
  6. After your appointment they will process your application and your license should arrive in a few weeks.

I am New To Guns, Where Do I Start?

You’re in good company because over half our students in any given class are beginners. Our concealed carry course starts at the beginner level where we’ll cover all the basic topics. We’ll even practice the safe and proper gun handling techniques with dummy guns in the classroom before we go to the range. Then at the range we provide one-on-one instruction with encouraging instructors who have helped train thousands of beginners. You’ll have plenty of pistol handling experience and knowledge by the end of the course to comfortably and confidently own and use a pistol.

Do I Need to Own a Gun to Before Taking the Training?

No. In fact, we recommend you wait until after the training to purchase a firearm since you will have a better idea of what you need/want. 

12 Golden Rules For Safe Gun Handling

  1. Always treat the gun as loaded.
  2. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
  3. Always keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
  4. Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it.
  5. Never point the gun at anything you don’t intend to destroy.
  6. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
  7. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the gun you are using.
  8. Always use proper Ammunition.
  9. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before loading and shooting.
  10. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, hold your shooting position for several seconds; then with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, carefully unload the gun.
  11. Don’t rely on the gun’s safety to keep it from firing.
  12. Be aware of your surroundings when handling guns so you don’t trip or lose your balance and accidentally point and/or fire the gun at anyone or anything.

Range Safety

  1. Follow the 12 golden rules.
  2. Know and follow all the rules of the Shooting Range.
  3. Listen and do what the Range Master tells you to do.
  4. Un-case and case your gun at the shooting bench, never behind the safety line.
  5. Always keep the barrel pointed down range.
  6. Always keep the gun on safe until you intend to shoot.
  7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
  8. Never shoot at water or hard surfaces.