[Moderator]

Originally Posted by 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?

The topic is the procedure and mechanics for obtaining a permit. Let's not turn this into a discussion on the need or merits of carrying or gun control regulations. Please start a new thread if you wish.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Moderator

[John_W]

Originally Posted by buggyone

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

You know there is more to Florida than just TV's? It's a Florida permit. You don't have to have it on your person, having a loaded gun in your car is a nice peace of mind. It doesn't take too many wrong turns in Orlando when leaving Millennium Mall to find yourself in a mighty bad area. In fact, that can be said in most cities in Florida. I grew up in St. Petersburg and they're parts of that town I wouldn't go, or much less want to breakdown in.

[ugotme]

Originally Posted by Moderator

The topic is the procedure and mechanics for obtaining a permit. Let's not turn this into a discussion on the need or merits of carrying or gun control regulations. Please start a new thread if you wish.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Moderator

Was going to respond but out of respect for the moderator I will pass!

[Ripcord13]

It is very difficult to obtain a permit to conceal and carry in Massachusetts. I have had mine for over forty years and I haven't touched or shot one of my pistols probably in the last twenty years and I probably will never do either again, but I don't want to give up the license that I have and I want to have the legal right here in Florida as I had in Massachusetts that's all.

[CMANN]

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.

If you have a copy of the training cert from ma you should just need to fill out the app and $

[Figmo Bohica]

Anyone in the Villages who wants to know how to obtain a concealed carry permit can PM me and I will give you the straight answer to your questions. I have permit applications here.

I am a certified State of Florida Firearms Trainer, plus certified by the NRA, see list below.

To Be The Best, Train With The Best.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by Figmo Bohica

Anyone in the Villages who wants to know how to obtain a concealed carry permit can PM me and I will give you the straight answer to your questions. I have permit applications here.

I am a certified State of Florida Firearms Trainer, plus certified by the NRA, see list below.

To Be The Best, Train With The Best.

he's got a good point!

[billethkid]

go get those baitors moderator...god job!!

btk

[buggyone]

I would definitely agree that Figmo is the best around to train and counsel about firearms - as well as being a heck of a nice guy.

[Joaniesmom]

Originally Posted by 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?

[Joaniesmom]

The thought that I could be chatting with some friendly, smiling person, all the while not knowing that he has a loaded pistol concealed on his person, makes me very uncomfortable. Why do you need a pistol in The Villages?

[Figmo Bohica]

Originally Posted by Joaniesmom

The thought that I could be chatting with some friendly, smiling person, all the while not knowing that he has a loaded pistol concealed on his person, makes me very uncomfortable. Why do you need a pistol in The Villages?

Why do you need home owner insurance, why do you need auto insurance, why do you need life insurance? Answer those questions and you have answered your own question.

The thought that you could be chatting with someone who has had no training, has not had a background check and is "packing heat" should worry you a lot more that someone who has had a background check, some training and knows the concealed carry laws. Let's get real, the world, that includes The Villages, is not all warm and fuzzy, bad things do happen, will happen and do happen. Insurance is insurance. Get the idea.

If you want the knowledge about carrying in Florida, PM me for any information about obtaining a permit, or anyother question that you may have.

[PaPaLarry]

Question!! If some states don't reciprocate, then where can you store your gun, while carrying it through another state, and still be in the law?

[NECHFalcon68]

Originally Posted by Joaniesmom

The thought that I could be chatting with some friendly, smiling person, all the while not knowing that he has a loaded pistol concealed on his person, makes me very uncomfortable. Why do you need a pistol in The Villages?

I assume, then, that once you arrive (in 36 days), you will not be venturing anywhere outside the bubble...like Home depot, Sams Club, Leesburg, Tavares, Mount Dora, ORLANDO, or any other non-Villages venue; otherwise you may be uncomfortable. And it doesnt have to be a "he".

Just saying....

[ugotme]

Figmo is 100% right !

Besides, that "friendly, smiling person" is still that - whether he/she is carrying or not!

Most of my current neighbors have no knowledge that I have a license and I prefer it that way. Not looking to be a John Wayne type. I enjoy target shooting and having protection is a benefit.

IMO the less people that know the better - don't want someone trying to break in to my house because I have guns and trying to steal them.