Ranger Firearms offers Florida Concealed Carry classes at our store in Fort Walton Beach.
The class meets all Florida requirements for the education requirement for the CCW permit. Once you take the class, you apply for your permit at the Department of Agriculture Office ($97 for 7 years) in Fort Walton Beach and your permit arrives by mail.
Classes are currently limited to 10 people to provide some social distancing, and filling quickly. To reserve your spot please call (850) 862-5486, email sales@rangerfirearms.com, sign up online at https://store.rangerfirearms.com/classes/ccw-classes-496 or visit the store to reserve your spot. If you have questions fill out the form below to be contacted.
Common Questions about Florida CCW and our class:
What does your class include?
Our class covers basic handgun safety, practical considerations for concealed carry, and a brief overview of lawful use of force and the Florida concealed carry statues. This course meets all requirements for the Florida Concealed Carry ‘education’ requirement and you will receive a certificate to be used with your CCW application.
How does your class differ from others?
The Ranger Concealed Carry Basic class is, as the name implies, just the basics. This lets us keep your cost low – just $50 per student – so that you can spend the extra money on more advanced instruction, towards your carry gun, practice ammo, or other things.
What do I do to get my Permit after the class?
There are several ways to apply for a Florida Concealed Carry permit.
- You can apply by mail in which case you must submit photos and fingerprints along with your class certificate. We have envelops at the shop that can be picked up for free to apply.
- [This option is currently not available because of COVID] You can apply in person at participating Department of Agriculture Field Offices. In this case, you only need your certificate as the Agriculture Office will take your photo and fingerprints as part of the process. Fort Walton Beach has a field office, so this is usually the fastest, simplest way to get your permit.
- Apply online at: https://laso.freshfromflorida.com/
- Apply through your county Tax Collector Office if they offer the service. For Okaloosa county visit: https://www.okaloosatax.com/services/concealed-weapons/ [Note this option may or may not be an option as COVID continues to affect government services]
How much does the Concealed Carry Permit cost?
To figure the cost of your permit, be sure to include both the cost of your CCW class and the Florida permit application fees (which are not collected during a class). For those who use our class, your cost is $50 to Ranger and then $97 through the Dept of Agriculture for a total cost of $147. Additional fees may apply depending on if going through county tax collectors or paying for fingerprints and photo.
Are there exceptions to the Class requirement?
The most common exception is for current and prior members of the US Armed Forces and law enforcement. For military, a current military ID is all that is required. For separated and retired service members, the DD214 can be used. In either case, we recommend you still seek out some type of CCW training as there is a lot more to concealed carry than is taught in typical military gun qualification.
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