Frequent Questions About Florida Concealed Weapon License.

1. Must be 21 years of age or older (Unless you are a servicemember or veteran of the United States Armed Forces who was discharged under honorable conditions)
2. Be able to demonstrate competency with a firearm
3. Unless you are serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces, you must currently reside in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or deemed a lawful permanent resident alien by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration service. If you are serving overseas in the U.S. Armed Forces, submit a copy of your deployment documentation with your application. Those who are Resident Aliens must provide a valid Permanent Resident Alien card.
4. Must not have a disqualifying criminal record or other condition that makes you ineligible for licensure
5. If you are concerned about your eligibility, Florida has an online preliminary eligibility questionnaire: https://licensing.freshfromflorida.com//firearms/prequal_questions.aspx

The current total cost of the Florida concealed weapon license is $132.00. The ASDI Florida concealed weapons class has a $35.00 class fee. Additionally, when applying through FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) there will be a $55.00 license fee as well as a $42.00 fingerprint processing fee. 

Our Florida Concealed Weapon License course will run 2 ½ - 3 hours long 

Yes, Florida requires that firearms safety or training courses have a live-fire component of the training. The instructor must maintain records certifying that he or she observed each student safely handle and discharge a firearm in his or her physical presence and that the discharge of the firearm included live fire using a firearm and ammunition.

While our classes have a heavy focus on laws, regulations, and self-defense scenarios, our class will include a short live-fire section. For this section, we provide training ammunition and indoor safe firearms. This allows for the shooting portion to be completed at the same venue during the class. 

Once you have completed the ASDI Florida Concealed Weapon License course, you are going to apply for the license through FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services). You can apply online, in person, or by mail. To apply in person, you will want to make an appointment at a regional FDACS office or an authorized Florida tax collectors office in your area. To apply by mail, you will need to download the application instructions as well as the application to fill out and submit to the FDACS. To apply online follow the instructions here. With any method of application, you will need to have fingerprinting done. Instructions for fingerprinting can be found here. 

Yes, Florida does issue non-resident permits. Florida will issue permits to non-residents who meet the requirements to receive a permit. The Florida permit is a great one to obtain because it has reciprocity with 35 other states. Florida non-residents will apply for the permit through the same process that residents do.

Yes, with a Florida concealed weapon license you can concealed carry electronic weapons or devices, tear gas guns, knives, and billies.