ATTN:Military wanting a CCW Permit

[jeepinbanditrider]

I've been seeing a lot about non-resident Flordia permits lately, and decided to research it a little farther. I've already got my Texas permit but will probably be getting a Flordia one along with my wife.

Where this post applies to military is that you don't have to have any special training to get a Flordia CCW permit. Just make a copy of your Military ID Card and send it in with the package. The state of Flordia considers you being in the miltary to be enough training to qualify for a permit. This makes things a lot cheaper for us also.

Directly from the "how to apply page"

Get verification of training that satisfies the training requirement. The application lists acceptable documents. Make a photocopy to send with the application as an original cannot be returned. Persons serving in the United States Armed Forces may submit a copy of their Military ID Card to satisfy the training requirement.

http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/index.html

My wife is also Military so this will simplfy the process and also make things cheaper for her/us.

Just thought some of ya'll might like to know this.

While on the topic of CCW permits in Texas if you are a member of the Armed Services (National Guard, Reserve, Active, Ect.) you can apply and hold a Texas concealed carry permit at the age of 18.

[xd4life]

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

I've been seeing a lot about non-resident Flordia permits lately, and decided to research it a little farther. I've already got my Texas permit but will probably be getting a Flordia one along with my wife.

Where this post applies to military is that you don't have to have any special training to get a Flordia CCW permit. Just make a copy of your Military ID Card and send it in with the package. The state of Flordia considers you being in the miltary to be enough training to qualify for a permit. This makes things a lot cheaper for us also.

Directly from the "how to apply page"


http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/index.html

My wife is also Military so this will simplfy the process and also make things cheaper for her/us.

Just thought some of ya'll might like to know this.

While on the topic of CCW permits in Texas if you are a member of the Armed Services (National Guard, Reserve, Active, Ect.) you can apply and hold a Texas concealed carry permit at the age of 18.

But you still gotta be 21 to buy a pistol, and you have to be 21 to possess a pistol, right?

[jeepinbanditrider]

Not in Texas. You can't buy a pistol from an FFL holder (due to federal law) at 18 but you can from a private seller or your can get "gifted" a pistol at the age of 18. Also you can legally own a pistol at the age of 18.

[lobster_roboto]

I know that 18 year old military personel can carry with a gifted pistol or what not...but I would imagine buying pistol ammunition would be a bit difficult.

Im 25 and they card me all the time everywhere I go to get bullets.

[jeepinbanditrider]

When I was stillin HS I just had my parents get me ammo when they went to wal-mart or whereever else.

[leeindy]

what other states does the florida one cover

[leeindy]

never mind i found out

[Mr. Wolf]

I think the justification for even military personnel needing CCW training for the state is for the "legal" portion of the training.

For example, the TX property/home defense is very different than most states. NC has some very odd rules for where you can carry and rules for legal use of deadly force.

I think better training both in firearms and in legal will help us gun owners in the long run.

YMMV, IJMHO and as always, cheers,

[jeepinbanditrider]

Compared to Texas?

New Mexico (spend some time there)
Alabama (spend a lot of time there my dad's family lives there)
Delaware
New hampshire
Ohio

[leeindy]

i cant find the fee tho