Posted: 12/12/2008 8:06:39 AM EDT
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I'm looking at getting my CWL and there are 2 different options over the next couple of weeks. The Southern Classic Gun and Knife Show is having a gunshow Jan 3/4 in Orlando. From their Q&A section:
Q: How much does it cost? And can I get it all at the Show? A: Yes, you get it all done which includes; The Class, Passport Photo, Notary, Fingerprint Tech & Range Fee for $98.00 Plus Live Scan Fingerprinting & Background Check For $42. A Total of $ 140. Florida Gun and Knife shows is having a gunshow Dec 27/28 in Melbourne. $45.00 Course Fee which includes Class and Range Time (students are required to shoot one round with the instructor at the designated local gun range) Total Course Fee $60.00 includes: 1. Photograph 2. Fingerprint card Since time is relatively irrelavent since they are within a week of eachother, which would you go to? Oh, I live in Melbourne, so the Melbourne show is obviously much more convenient. Of course I've been to both shows and wasn't impressed by either so I'd only be going for the class. |
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I'm not familiar with the CWL courses taught at those shows, but in SE FL, the CWL courses taught at gun shows are a joke. Firing one round to demonstrate "proficiency" is beyond ludicrous.
However, the one for $140 looks like it would save you a lot of time and hassle by doing everything in one place. |
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Gunshows merely "check the block".
if that's what your after then go for the "cheapest route" but understand this: KNOWING THE LAW AND HOW IT APPLIES is just as important as knowing how to use the firearm itself. There is definately a 'vacuum' out there for good CCW training. |
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Both are good points. Fortunately, I'm not new to firearms as I've been carrying a sidearm (M9 and P229) for work for 4 years now. Besides additional training, do any private courses teach you anything different than the gunshow ones? Yes, http://www.cwlmiami.com/ 's course is longer and more in depth. The class calls for 50 rounds as well. I've been meaning to get some time to take this class myself. |
| Fireing one shot is a good way of failing people that cant handle it...when i took my course 2 people ran out of the range when they heard the gunshot needless to say they failed and im glad they wont be carrying. the course does exactly what it should ...teaches what you NEED to know. all other training comes from practice or further courses. |
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Both are good points. Fortunately, I'm not new to firearms as I've been carrying a sidearm (M9 and P229) for work for 4 years now. Besides additional training, do any private courses teach you anything different than the gunshow ones? Yes, http://www.cwlmiami.com/ 's course is longer and more in depth. The class calls for 50 rounds as well. I've been meaning to get some time to take this class myself. +1 I would recommend going with him also. compared to some of the other courses his is structured better. I took my class with Charlie Berrane a while back (Charlies Armory) not at the gunshow but at... *gasp* ACE's. 
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Both are good points. Fortunately, I'm not new to firearms as I've been carrying a sidearm (M9 and P229) for work for 4 years now. Besides additional training, do any private courses teach you anything different than the gunshow ones? All you need is to attach proof of firearms safety to your concealed weapons application. You do not NEED to take a specific so called Concealed Weapon or firearms class. Hunter Safety, military ID, DD 214 etc........... 790.06 (h) Demonstrates competence with a firearm by any one of the following:
1. Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or a similar agency of another state; 2. Completion of any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course; 3. Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law enforcement, junior college, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school, utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, or the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; 4. Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies, or any division or subdivision of law enforcement or security enforcement; 5. Presents evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or military service; 6. 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; or 7. Completion of any firearms training or safety course or class conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association certified firearms instructor; A photocopy of a certificate of completion of any of the courses or classes; or an affidavit from the instructor, school, club, organization, or group that conducted or taught said course or class attesting to the completion of the course or class by the applicant; or a copy of any document which shows completion of the course or class or evidences participation in firearms competition shall constitute evidence of qualification under this paragraph; any person who conducts a course pursuant to subparagraph 2., subparagraph 3., or subparagraph 7., or who, as an instructor, attests to the completion of such courses, must maintain records certifying that he or she observed the student safely handle and discharge the firearm; |
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Both are good points. Fortunately, I'm not new to firearms as I've been carrying a sidearm (M9 and P229) for work for 4 years now. Besides additional training, do any private courses teach you anything different than the gunshow ones? Yes, http://www.cwlmiami.com/ 's course is longer and more in depth. The class calls for 50 rounds as well. I've been meaning to get some time to take this class myself. +1 I would recommend going with him also. compared to some of the other courses his is structured better. I took my class with Charlie Berrane a while back (Charlies Armory) not at the gunshow but at... *gasp* ACE's. 
sup ripro! He is in the Melborne area –– I doubt he wants to drive down for my class but thanks for the recommendation guys ... I try to make my class different than anyone else in the area. |
As a follow up on the good info provided above you should also buy this book:
You can buy it here: Florida Firearms - Law, Use & Ownership They provide free updates as the Florida laws change and the courts make decisions. |
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Both are good points. Fortunately, I'm not new to firearms as I've been carrying a sidearm (M9 and P229) for work for 4 years now. Besides additional training, do any private courses teach you anything different than the gunshow ones? If you're already a proficient shooter the gun show course is fine. They will hit the basic points and do them minimum required by law. |