Just got my Fla,CCW paperwork.l have a summer house in Pa. and spend alot of time in Pa.

Was just wondering if anyone with a Fla. CCW has ever been pulled over for speeding or had any contact with the cops,while carrying,(out of NJ of course) and had to show the cops your Fla.CCW,and what happened? What they said/did?

When did you order your paperwork. I ordered mine like two weeks ago and I still havn't recieved anything yet.

I have not been pulled over yet, and I do have my FL ccw and do carry in PA.

 

ALOT of LEOs not just in PA, but in most other reciprocity states have NO IDEA about the FL ccw reciprocity with their state. I ALWAYS carry paperwork stating the reciprocity agreement from the FL website as well as the PA website stating it is ok for me to carry in their state. The FL ccw card will certainly not be enough if you are questioned about carrying a gun.

 

This Thread touches on the paperwork / carrying issue.

 

Here is the Reciprocity Agreement I carry along with my card.

When did you order your paperwork. I ordered mine like two weeks ago and I still havn't recieved anything yet.

Ordered paperwork online last sunday night,and got it last thursday-4 days,l was suprised because everyone here keeps saying how backed up they are,and the Florida site says the same thing about how backed up they are,and originaly said it would take at least 10 day

Thanks Chad,good idea.Just starting out with the FL CCW,now l have to figure out what the next step is.l guess a pistol class and the fingerprint card? l always put the reciept and the copy of my PP,right in the pistol case,behind the foam as soon as l buy it, just in case.Plus by doing that l know where all my paperwork is.

The information packet arrives fast, the application process is what takes a while now.

BOOOO im going home tonight and reapplying b/c I still havn't got JACK from them. Apparently they don't want my money haha

I understand a few people were arrested in PA on out of state CCW licenses last year. There was then a memo sent out by the atty general to the PA police depts clarifying the law. I also think this happened to some people who were open carrying in PA and a memo was sent out.

 

In any event print the reciprocity agreement between PA and FL and keep it in your glove box or something. Ill see if I can get more info on the memo that was sent out.

I just submitted tonight.

Lets see when I get it.

Whelp it showed up today. It seems Florida has smart people working for them just like NJ. It took me two submittals to finally get the paperwork and then they forgot to give me the extra fingerprint card I asked for. Lets just hope it doesn't get messed up.

 

Gonna have to wait a little bit before I submit this though since I am BROKE

Doesnt the Florida CCW require some sort of Firearms training course to qualify?

This is what I found and was told a class is required to be approved.

http://www.rafire.com/training/training_pds_flccw.htm

 

http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0790/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0790/Sec06.HTM

 

(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;

Yes, a hands on safety class is required to get approved.