The Florida Non-Resident Concealed Firearms Permit Course

Purpose of the course: required for persons 21+ years, as per Florida Statute 790.06(2)(h) before applying to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing for a concealed weapons permit valid for carry in multiple states but NOT in NY or NJ.

Pre-requisites: 

1. A NYS pistol permit
2. Demonstrate safe firearm handling and shooting on a range in front of the instructor
3. Review and understand Florida Statutes 790 and 776
4. Provide truthful and legally acceptable answers to 16 questions on the permit application form
5. Acceptance of your completed application and materials by Florida authorities, including criminal and background checks. Qualifying questions appear on the permit application. All permit information is available at www.mylicensesite.com

Course Fee: $80 to $120 depending on location & group size
Instructor: Mark Sack, Certified NRA Instructor
Length of course: up to 2 hours

We provide:

1. The complete Florida Concealed Weapons Permit package directly from the State of Florida
2. The range fee for the firearms section of the course (except at Niagara Gun Range which charges $17)
3. Florida Fingerprint card
4. Services of a licensed Notary (in most locations)
5. A passport photo (in most locations)
5. An interesting and lively 2 hour course including a live fire component
6. Real life examples and discussion
7. Comprehensive handout covering all course material
8. Step by step instructions to get your application into the mail

You provide:

1. Valid driver's license and NYS Pistol Permit
2. A black ink pen
5. Our course fee in exact change cash
6. The FL fee of $117.00 (not needed at the course) to be sent with your FL application
7. The completed Florida fingerprint card (prints must be done at a law enforcement office)
9. A firearm, 20 rounds of ammunition and your NYS Pistol Permit for the course.

The class focuses on:

1. Florida concealed carry statutes (Chapter 790) and justifiable use of force statutes (Chapter 776).
2. On the range firearm handling and shooting to earn a certificate of competency with a firearm.

Note: According to the State of Florida a quick one-on-one shoot without a course, or a certificate issued without the instructor seeing you shoot is not in accordance with Florida Statute.