[Parker]

Anyone know of a good place locally to get a conceal and carry permit? Don't always want to carry, but want the option if it seems like a good idea at some point.

[CaptJohn]

You need to PM Figmo Bohica on this site.

[justjim]

Is the permit (if you have one) just good in Florida or does it transfer to other States? Illinois is the only State (I hear) that does not let you have the conceal carry permit.

[asianthree]

your can't transfer from ohio

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by Parker

Anyone know of a good place locally to get a conceal and carry permit? Don't always want to carry, but want the option if it seems like a good idea at some point.

The Gun Shop Inc. & Gun Range
1310 West SR 44
Leesburg
FL, 34748
(352)787-4570
www.gunrange.net

Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday Sunday

10:00am - 5:00pm

[John_W]

I just mailed in my application on Thursday. Go to this website:

Concealed Carry Reciprocity - Division of Licensing, FDACS

On that site you will need to download about 50 pages. The Florida Handbook for you're own reference. The 2 page application and about 5 pages of instruction.

You'll need fingerprints. I went to the Lady Lake Police Dept, at the redlight in front of Kohl's on Hwy 441 go east and it with be located by the city hall. They will do those on Tuesday & Thursday the hours were midday, I forget exactly. You give them $10 and then they take the prints electronically and send to Tallahassee. Get an instruction booklet from them, when you get home you'll need to go online within 30 days and pay $40 for those prints.

You'll need a passport photo, you can get that at CVS $10.

You'll need gun training. If you're veteran, such as I, just make a copy of your DD214 and that is all you need. Otherwise you'll need to take a gun course.

I managed to get everything done in one day. When you have it all, you'll need to write a check for $70 and include it with all the materials and send to the P.O. Box on that website.

If you've had a DUI in the last 3 years then you're not qualified until 3 years has elasped.

I hope this helps you. On my softball team several guys got theirs and I knew pretty much what I needed. I'm from Maryland and I checked and every state from here on the way, Georgia, S. Carolina, N. Carolina and Virginia will accept the permit, however Maryland will not.

[jdrsr]

The Gun Shop on Route 44 gives the test

[Rebel Pirate]

Originally Posted by John_W

I hope this helps you. On my softball team several guys got theirs and I knew pretty much what I needed.

Does your softball team always win??

[justjim]

Originally Posted by John_W

I just mailed in my application on Thursday. Go to this website:

Concealed Carry Reciprocity - Division of Licensing, FDACS

On that site you will need to download about 50 pages. The Florida Handbook for you're own reference. The 2 page application and about 5 pages of instruction.

You'll need fingerprints. I went to the Lady Lake Police Dept, at the redlight in front of Kohl's on Hwy 441 go east and it with be located by the city hall. They will do those on Tuesday & Thursday the hours were midday, I forget exactly. You give them $10 and then they take the prints electronically and send to Tallahassee. Get an instruction booklet from them, when you get home you'll need to go online within 30 days and pay $40 for those prints.

You'll need a passport photo, you can get that at CVS $10.

You'll need gun training. If you're veteran, such as I, just make a copy of your DD214 and that is all you need. Otherwise you'll need to take a gun course.

I managed to get everything done in one day. When you have it all, you'll need to write a check for $70 and include it with all the materials and send to the P.O. Box on that website.

If you've had a DUI in the last 3 years then you're not qualified until 3 years has elasped.

I hope this helps you. On my softball team several guys got theirs and I knew pretty much what I needed. I'm from Maryland and I checked and every state from here on the way, Georgia, S. Carolina, N. Carolina and Virginia will accept the permit, however Maryland will not.

John W. good post. $130.00 to get your Carry/Conceal permit in the State of Florida plus the gun training if needed. Not nearly as costly as a house closing!

[ugotme]

If I copied this link correctly, you can plan a trip and this site will tell you where you are allowed to carry.

You can also check out the NRA. They have a section on reciprocity

Hope this helps


http://apps.carryconcealed.net/packngo/index.php

[Ripcord13]

I have a carry/conceal license from Massachusetts and they are not on the reprocity list, probably because Massachusetts won't reciprocate with any body. If I go for a Florida license will I still have to take the gun course I wonder.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by Rebel Pirate

Does your softball team always win??

We have lately. As leadoff batter it helps when I get on base. Last week I was 4 for 4 and we won. Today I was 4 for 4 and we won again. Next Saturday is our last game of this season, if we win we'll finish 8-6 and then we'll be off until about September 7th.

[ugotme]

Originally Posted by Ripcord13

I have a carry/conceal license from Massachusetts and they are not on the reprocity list, probably because Massachusetts won't reciprocate with any body. If I go for a Florida license will I still have to take the gun course I wonder.

Not 100% sure. When I came down from Long Island - where I had a "target and hunting" permit, I did not have to take a course.

BTW - Mass., NY and NJ seem to be the worst!

[starflyte1]

Add Illinois to the "worst" list.

[buggyone]

Not to ruffle any feathers on the newcomers - but do you honestly think you need to carry a pistol while in The Villages?

There has only been one shooting in the 3 years I have been here (that I know of) and that was a domestic dispute between two ex-police officers at their home.

There have been a couple of times reported that a person with a concealed weapon permit showed their pistol in a threatening manner and got arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

There are also places that it is not allowed to carry a concealed pistol such as in a bar or bar area of a restaurant.

As I said, this was not to ruffle feathers. If someone has a legal permit to carry, I have no problem with it - except what is the necessity while in The Villages?