The Top 4 Benefits of Getting a Concealed Weapons Permit

A Florida Concealed Weapons Permit gives you the legal right to possess and conceal a handgun in the state of Florida. A concealed weapon is meant to be a form of protection if you need to defend yourself against a threat of some kind. This threat might include a robber, thief, mugger, invader, intruder, or anyone else who might wish you harm.

If you are interested in acquiring a Concealed Weapons Permit in Miami, you will first need to attend a Concealed Weapons Permit Class. The class will teach you everything you need to know about concealing a weapon safely and correctly. More importantly, it will teach you how to defend yourself with a gun against an attacker.

Below are the top four benefits of getting a Concealed Weapons Permit in Florida.

1) Obey the Law

 If you want to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, you have no choice but to apply for a Concealed Weapons Permit. Any attempt to carry a concealed weapon without a permit could land you in jail. The penalty could include a hefty fine and possibly even a short prison sentence.

A Concealed Weapons Permit keeps you in compliance with the law. Follow all the rules outlined for the permit. If you do that, you won’t have any legal troubles from concealing a weapon anywhere in Florida.

2) Education

 You must attend a Concealed Weapons Class before you can apply for a permit. The class is two hours long and goes over the basic fundamentals of gun ownership. The instructors will discuss Florida state gun laws, gun safety tips, shooting procedures, defensive weapon usage, gun theory, and how to carry a concealed weapon.

Once you finish the class, you will be given an accredited certificate of completion. Include a copy of this certificate with your gun permit application. You must apply at your local tax collector’s office or a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services branch office.

Active-duty and honorably discharged military members can use their military service as proof of their firearms training. You can provide your DD Form 214 or Military Identification as proof.

3) The Total Package is under $200

 Between the Concealed Weapons Class and permit application, you might assume many expenses here. However, the total cost of everything is only $197. This price includes all the fees for the course education, certificate, photograph, and permit application.

Let’s break it down. The cost of the two-hour Concealed Weapons Class is $85. When you’re ready to submit your application, the state of Florida requires you to pay a $112 fee. Then it takes between 10 to 20 business days for the permit to arrive in the mail.

Don’t you think all these items are worth about $200? If it means acquiring more knowledge and getting your gun permit, you should think so. Your biggest expenses will be for the firearm and ammunition.

4) Small Class Sizes

 The Florida Gun Center knows the importance of short class sizes. They help students learn better because the instructors have more time to give them individualized attention.

The range of students can be anywhere from 3 to 10 participants per class. If there are less than three people, the class gets rescheduled. There will never be more than ten people per class. On average, you can expect about 5 to 7 people per class. It should be small enough to where you remain comfortable and engaged with the instructions.

Final Words 

There is no reason not to get a permit. The entire process is affordable, educational and keeps you in compliance with the law. And if you need more practice, you can always come back to the Florida Gun Center’s shooting range and keep practicing until you handle your weapon perfectly.