Handgun Essentials & Florida Concealed Weapons

Description

This comprehensive 5-hour course combines our Handgun Essentials class with the training required under Florida Statute 790.06 to apply for a Florida Concealed Weapon Permit (FLCWP). It is specifically designed for new and inexperienced shooters who want to safely learn how to operate a handgun while satisfying Florida's permit training requirement in one class.

Unlike permit-only classes that assume prior experience, this course begins with the fundamentals of safe firearm handling before progressing to the required live-fire qualification. Students will receive classroom instruction, hands-on dry-fire training, and live-fire coaching designed to develop safe firearm handling habits and basic marksmanship skills.

This course teaches students how to safely own and operate a handgun. It is not a defensive shooting or tactical training course. Students interested in learning how to deploy a firearm for personal protection are encouraged to continue their education with our Beyond the Permit - Personal Defense Handgun Skills or Defensive Mastery - Defensive Performance Handgun courses.

Topics Covered

• The Four Universal Firearm Safety Rules

• Safe firearm handling practices

• Safe storage and transportation

• Ammunition identification and selection

• Range safety procedures

• Parts and operation of a semi-automatic pistol

• Loading and unloading

• Chamber checks and administrative handling

• Proper grip

• Shooting stance

• Sight alignment and sight picture

• Trigger control

• Breath control

• Follow-through and recoil management

Students will also receive the instruction required to satisfy Florida's training requirement, including:

• Florida concealed carry licensing process

• Safe firearm handling review

• Required live-fire demonstration of competency

• Certificate of Completion for permit application

• Florida Statute 776

Expectations and Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the Four Universal Firearm Safety Rules.

• Safely load, unload, and clear a semi-automatic handgun.

• Handle a firearm safely on and off the firing line.

• Understand the major components and operation of a handgun.

• Demonstrate proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control.

• Consistently place accurate shots on target at close defensive distances.

• Understand the safe storage and transportation of firearms.

• Meet the training requirement necessary to apply for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License under Florida Statute 790.06.

Types

Basic, Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training, Handgun Fundamentals, Legal Aspects for Use of Force / Avoidance, USCCA Courses

Documentation Requirements

Photo ID

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

Students should bring:

• Photo ID

• Unloaded handgun in a case (rental firearms available at no additional charge)

• 75 rounds of factory ammunition (available for purchase)

• Eye protection (available if needed)

• Hearing protection (available if needed)