Posted: 3/22/2009 7:52:14 PM EDT
So in officially 15 days, 14 after midnight tonight, I'll be 21!!!!  I plan on getting my concealed weapons permit  in an effort to defend myself against anyone who may try to do harm to me  Does anyone know if I can submit my application for the permit prior to the big 21 or do I have to wait until then? Also, is my hunter education card still enough validity to show that I know how to use a handgun or do I need to take a class?
Any information will be greatly appreciated 
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Quoted: So in officially 15 days, 14 after midnight tonight, I'll be 21!!!! I plan on getting my concealed weapons permit in an effort to defend myself against anyone who may try to do harm to me Does anyone know if I can submit my application for the permit prior to the big 21 or do I have to wait until then? Also, is my hunter education card still enough validity to show that I know how to use a handgun or do I need to take a class? Any information will be greatly appreciated I'm going to go out on a limb and say that with the current backlog that submitting your application early should be no problem. And yes a copy of your hunter education card is still valid proof of firearms safety training. SGB |
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Quoted: I can't say for sure about the age thing, but I'd wait just to be sure. Submitting early and getting it returned would just make it take longer. The hunters safety course card will do. Did I mention I'm single? Well, I can be if I need to be...   ...................... AND return my IM ...................... Loverboy. |
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here is the section of the Florida law that talks about what documentation you need;
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING DOCUMENTATION 1. A photocopy of a certificate of completion of any of the courses or classes listed below. Do not send your original cer- tificate because it cannot be returned. 2. A copy of any document which shows completion of the course or class or evidences participation in firearms compe- tition; 3. An affidavit from the instructor, school, club, organization, or group that conducted or taught the course or class attest- ing to the completion of the course or class by the applicant below. Be sure to submit the original (notarized) affidavit but make a copy for your records because it cannot be returned. • Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or a similar agency of another state; • Completion of any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course; • Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law en- forcement, junior college, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school, utiliz- ing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, or the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; • Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investi- gators, special deputies, or any division or subdivision of law enforcement or security enforcement; • Presents evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or military service (persons serving in the United States Armed Forces may submit a copy of their Military ID Card; discharged persons may submit a copy of the DD-214); • Is licensed or has been licensed to carry a firearm in this state or a county or municipality of this state, unless such license has been revoked for cause; • Completion of any firearms training or safety course or class conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor. The photocopy of your training certificate must be clear and legible and include your name, the instructor ’s name, signature, and certification number. Please do not send the original certificate; it cannot be returned. here is the link I would wait until your birthday to send it, you don't want them to reject it for something like that. I applaud your decision, just make sure you remember how big the responsibility of carrying is and treat it as such. Good luck. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I can't say for sure about the age thing, but I'd wait just to be sure. Submitting early and getting it returned would just make it take longer. The hunters safety course card will do. Did I mention I'm single? Well, I can be if I need to be... ...................... AND return my IM ...................... Loverboy. Yessir. Probably next weekend, if you're free. norecoil, I blame you for this. She's your fault.  |