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Corey G · 04-27-2005, 12:23 PM

This is for all the Florida members here. I am currently in the process of applying for a Non resident CCW License for Florida, and had a question about question 6, have you received training with a firearm. This question seems very open, as being in Maryland we don’t have CCW specific classes, so I am not sure what I can use to satisfy this requirement. I have my Maryland State Police Safety Training course certificate, but not sure if this will do or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

For those wondering why I am applying for a Florida Non Resident permit, the answer is Flordia has reciprocity with all the states that I travel too regularly VA, PA, DE, OH and FL. While I can’t carry in my home state, at least when I am traveling to conduct business once I am in those states I can CC legally. Thanks for any help in advance guys.

fliptopwillie · 04-27-2005, 01:02 PM

IIRC, the book of gun laws I got with my application had a list of different training that would be acceptable. Hopefully you also got that book with your app. I'd hate for you to be applying and not know that laws for the state. I think that packing.org probably has that information too.

Corey G · 04-27-2005, 01:53 PM

I did indeed, in fact I was amazed how fast my packet got here, I ordered some info from my own state governmant on the same day and got the packet from FL in 4 Days, 2 weeks later the info from my own state showed up. Heres what I am wondering if is acceptable for me

"A photocopy of a certificate or card showing completion of a hunter education or safety course approved by the fish and widelife conservation commission or a similar state agency of another state"

As my is issued by the Maryland State Police does it count or? Just not trying to send my application in and have them say that does not count and lose $117. It does not really state what the course has to include, as oviously mine had nothing to do with CCW, it was basic safty.

Just called the Number on the app, and they where unsure as well so thats not a good sign. Think I will be looking for a NRA Safty class within reassoable driving distance.

fliptopwillie · 04-27-2005, 02:03 PM

I do know that I was able to use my hunter education class as suffucuent training, but it was done in Florida. The funny thing is, it has nothing to do at all with handguns or CCW and I took it when I was 16.

one-eyed-fatman · 04-27-2005, 02:41 PM

If you did any military time they will except a DD214.

So Flo · 04-27-2005, 03:53 PM

I got mine under my DD214, but I did call them to ask if I could use my Colorado hunters ed cert from back when I was 13...and they said "YES!" I could not believe my ears.
IIRC, they are pretty easy to get ahold of on the phone, give that a try before sending your packet in.
Good luck.

hummel · 04-27-2005, 06:30 PM

florida will except hunters safety course....basically they will except any type of a firearms course....wether military or hunter safety course...i got mine from there as well...but i did take a ccw safety course but i do know you will be fine with the hunters safety but you do have to provide proof of it....

04-27-2005, 12:23 PM	#1
Corey G XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 837	CCW Lic for Florida This is for all the Florida members here. I am currently in the process of applying for a Non resident CCW License for Florida, and had a question about question 6, have you received training with a firearm. This question seems very open, as being in Maryland we don’t have CCW specific classes, so I am not sure what I can use to satisfy this requirement. I have my Maryland State Police Safety Training course certificate, but not sure if this will do or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated. For those wondering why I am applying for a Florida Non Resident permit, the answer is Flordia has reciprocity with all the states that I travel too regularly VA, PA, DE, OH and FL. While I can’t carry in my home state, at least when I am traveling to conduct business once I am in those states I can CC legally. Thanks for any help in advance guys. __________________ Corey SA XD40 Service Bi-Tone SA XD9 Sub Compact SA Black Stainless Loaded 1911 Sig Pro 2009 Custom S&W 686 Mossberg 590 Mariner Coat Benelli M1 Stag Arms AR15 M4gery Stag Arms AR15 24" SS Bull Barrel Upper AK47 Underfolder Norinco SKS Just a few of my Favorites "Guns- ain't nothing wrong with that"

04-27-2005, 01:02 PM	#2
fliptopwillie XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 53	IIRC, the book of gun laws I got with my application had a list of different training that would be acceptable. Hopefully you also got that book with your app. I'd hate for you to be applying and not know that laws for the state. I think that packing.org probably has that information too. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- XD-40 Service Sig Sauer 228 9mm M1 .30 Carbine Ruger 77/22

04-27-2005, 01:53 PM	#3
Corey G XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 837	I did indeed, in fact I was amazed how fast my packet got here, I ordered some info from my own state governmant on the same day and got the packet from FL in 4 Days, 2 weeks later the info from my own state showed up. Heres what I am wondering if is acceptable for me "A photocopy of a certificate or card showing completion of a hunter education or safety course approved by the fish and widelife conservation commission or a similar state agency of another state" As my is issued by the Maryland State Police does it count or? Just not trying to send my application in and have them say that does not count and lose $117. It does not really state what the course has to include, as oviously mine had nothing to do with CCW, it was basic safty. Just called the Number on the app, and they where unsure as well so thats not a good sign. Think I will be looking for a NRA Safty class within reassoable driving distance. __________________ Corey SA XD40 Service Bi-Tone SA XD9 Sub Compact SA Black Stainless Loaded 1911 Sig Pro 2009 Custom S&W 686 Mossberg 590 Mariner Coat Benelli M1 Stag Arms AR15 M4gery Stag Arms AR15 24" SS Bull Barrel Upper AK47 Underfolder Norinco SKS Just a few of my Favorites "Guns- ain't nothing wrong with that"

04-27-2005, 02:03 PM	#4
fliptopwillie XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 53	I do know that I was able to use my hunter education class as suffucuent training, but it was done in Florida. The funny thing is, it has nothing to do at all with handguns or CCW and I took it when I was 16. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- XD-40 Service Sig Sauer 228 9mm M1 .30 Carbine Ruger 77/22

04-27-2005, 02:41 PM	#5
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 9,990	If you did any military time they will except a DD214. __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav

04-27-2005, 03:53 PM	#6
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 11,432	I got mine under my DD214, but I did call them to ask if I could use my Colorado hunters ed cert from back when I was 13...and they said "YES!" I could not believe my ears. IIRC, they are pretty easy to get ahold of on the phone, give that a try before sending your packet in. Good luck. __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

04-27-2005, 06:30 PM	#7
hummel XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st. louis Posts: 156	florida will except hunters safety course....basically they will except any type of a firearms course....wether military or hunter safety course...i got mine from there as well...but i did take a ccw safety course but i do know you will be fine with the hunters safety but you do have to provide proof of it....

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