[KpEng16]

Can anybody help clear up something that I heard this past weekend. I heard that if I have a military I.D. (which I do with the Navy Reserves) that I do not need to take a concealed permit class in Florida before I apply for my license. I am planning on getting my permit soon but busy weekends have kept me from taking the class. Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks
-Bill

[Hkmp5sd]

Training requirements to obtain the Florida CWP as follows:

5. Presents evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or military service;

http://www.dfwgunsafety.com/CCW_Classes/florida_ccw.htm


You may need to use a copy of your service dates/training form (can't remember what they used to call it, but it has all the stuff you would have on a DD-214 if you left the service).

[Leatherneck]

Bill,
You undobtedly CAN get the permit on the basis of marksmanship training in the Navy (holding back comments on that:D ) but a more serious concern might be the "extra" stuff you get in a CCW class. Things like justified use of deadly force, when/where you're legal to carry and Not, etc. Stuff the military is generally not concerned with. Well worth making time to attend a class, IMO. Good luck.

TC
TFL Survivor

[TarpleyG]

A copy of my DD-214 was all I needed and this was last summer so it's safe to say that is all you will need. I second that which Leatherneck stated though. Take a class if you haven't before. I was fortunate enough to have been trained in the Great State of Texas, twice, for a CHL there and if you can get certified in Texas, you can anywhere so I didn't feel the need for a 3rd class.

GT

[winwun]

An interesting aspect of this thread, is how does the military feel about its members carrying?

[Hkmp5sd]

No problem as long as it is off base. Each base has it's own restrictions/requirements for firearm possession and storage while on base.