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Originally Posted by BobnBev
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When LEOSA first came out, CT would only certify your range qualification, if you used the State Police range. That was done by appointment only. You miss the appointment, TS for that year. I think that has changed now, but
I wouldn't go back to CT just to qualify. Going thru NY and NJ, the gun is locked in my gun box, in the trunk. I make it a point to NOT get stopped-lol
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Are you now a resident of Florida? LEOSA requires that your annual qualification be done to the standard of police officers in the
state of your residence.
My former agency, the Sheriff's Office in Tampa, offers pistol qualification opportunity to retired officers once a month
at no charge. You have to provide your own weapon and ammunition. They take the position that if you want to carry your choice of revolver or semi-automatic then you must qualify with both. You can do both on the same visit.
The course of fire is only about 40 rounds, all from a standing position, and the longest distance is 15 yards. (The closest is 2 yards, with your pistol already drawn and held at low ready.) One of the officers who developed the course sent me an e-mail right after it was adopted and said, "Carl, a man in a wheelchair could qualify on this course."
In addition to your pistol and ammo, you should have eye and ear protection.
If you decide you might want to qualify at some future time, let me know and I'll give you the details about the location, dates and times (First Fridays of the month, very early) and telephone numbers to make contact with the Range Officer to let them know you are coming.
They used to mail you your range card but I think they now issue the range qualification certification on the spot after qualifying.
I could probably also check with some of my retired friends and find other places where you could qualify, but the places may require a fee for the service.