WooHoo!!!

 

This is gonna be cool...... and a little nerve racking the 1st few times I carry ( of course once I cross a border out of NJ :roll: )

Congratulations. Go out and exercise those rights.

Yes, congratulations!

Good news... how long was the process for you?

Very cool! Congrats!!

Good job bro, I got mine but I just haven't completed it yet. How long did it take for you after you mailed it in?

Congrats. Just curious, what handgun will you be stowing with you?

Applied for Florida CCW on June 6th.....

 

Applied for Virginia CCW on July 16th....

 

 

Still waiting for Virginia at this point, but I expect that any day now....

 

 

I will be carrying a S&W M&P 9mm Full-Size

 

 

Just got a Kholster

 

http://kholster.com/

 

but having never carried before, I have to work out adjusting the holster, plus I need to get a gun belt worthy of holding up a firearm.....

Troy - what sights are on your M&P? they're not the stock sights are they?

Troy - what sights are on your M&P? they're not the stock sights are they?

 

 

Front sight is stock

 

Rear is a Dan Burwell sight

 

http://www.burwellgunsmithing.com/sights.htm

 

I had him install it when he did the trigger job on it....

Nice. There are a lot of choices out there for casual gun/duty belts. 5.11, Blackhawk make more commercially known items. I've personally worn the Liger gun belt made by Maxpedition (great bags too), and really liked it as well. Ligers are a bit pricey, but the ergonomics and quality is superior, IMO. http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/vie ... ategory=16

If you're carrying with an untucked shirt, I like riggers belts... in particular the 5-stitch Wilderness Instructor belts. Problem with riggers belts is that the "triangle" buckle stands out to anyone that knows what to look for (kinda like wearing 5.11 clothes from head to toe).

WooHoo!!!

 

This is gonna be cool...... and a little nerve racking the 1st few times I carry ( of course once I cross a border out of NJ :roll: )

 

 

Congrats!!!

 

What did he process consist of? About two monthes for the Fl. CCW isnt that bad of a turn around.

 

-Scott

Basicly make sure you have at least 1 Basic NRA pistol course.....

 

Then I went to

 

http://www.safeguardingfreedom.com/

 

they have everything there to apply for Florida or Virginia ....

 

Apps....

 

Notory...

 

Photo equipment...

 

Police Officer to do fingerprinting...

 

Write check insert in envelope .... mail it away...

Thanks for the quick response!

 

Do you have to go to a seminar or can I find the apps online and complete them myself?

 

-Scott

Get the form/application

 

http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/FORMS/ ... st790.html

 

 

Get 2 passport photos

 

Get fingerprinted....

 

Get notorized...

 

Photocopy of approved basic pistol course certificate....

 

Mail it away...

 

Doing one of those seminars is much easier, everything is there for you.

This is gonna be cool

 

I don't understand the "cool" factor in the carrying of a handgun. It is a added responsibility and a means of protection. "Cool" doesn't factor anywhere into the equation. Maybe substituting apprehension or some other description would be more accurate.

 

By accepting the responsibility, you now also are accepting the fact that you will educate yourself in the laws that pertain to deadly force and the carrying of a firearm in every jurisdiction you step foot in. Be aware that cities can enact ordinances specific to firearms which can be very difficult to unearth.

 

On word of caution. We very wary of any source of information outside of an official publication. the misinformation available on the internet is mind numbing. while many mean well, the spread of falsehoods is amazing. Even so called experts get it wrong from time to time. In the event of an incident, the excuse "I was told this by...." isn't worth squat. So take it slow and replace "cool" with "common sense" and "good judgment" and you will have a trouble free experience.

WooHoo!!!

 

This is gonna be cool...... and a little nerve racking the 1st few times I carry ( of course once I cross a border out of NJ :roll: )

 

 

Let me quote myself and NOT edit out the 2nd half of my statement.....

 

I fully understand the responsibility of having a CCW permit means....

One of the limitations of the internet is not being able to express one's actual meaning.

 

I have this same conversation with every new officer we hired over the past twenty year. In the beginning it is unique. After a while, it becomes routine. The major issue is stressing the responsibility one takes on when the option is excessed. Along with the pitfalls.

One of the limitations of the internet is not being able to express one's actual meaning.

 

I have this same conversation with every new officer we hired over the past twenty year. In the beginning it is unique. After a while, it becomes routine. The major issue is stressing the responsibility one takes on when the option is excessed. Along with the pitfalls.

 

 

I understand....... its cool 8-)

 

The odds of me actually ever carrying are slim, I am just excited to have the right to do so ... if I choose

 

 

 

No worries.....

congrats... cary with pride

One of the limitations of the internet is not being able to express one's actual meaning.

 

I have this same conversation with every new officer we hired over the past twenty year. In the beginning it is unique. After a while, it becomes routine. The major issue is stressing the responsibility one takes on when the option is excessed. Along with the pitfalls.

 

 

I understand....... its cool 8-)

 

The odds of me actually ever carrying are slim, I am just excited to have the right to do so ... if I choose

 

 

 

No worries.....

 

Your right, carrying that full size M&P all day is going to be tough. Maybe carrying something a little more forgiving might change your opinion.

That's great to hear!

 

I received mine last week. I haven't decided on a holster yet, any suggestions?? I've an XD .45c.

Have to start thinking of anyone I know that does not reside in the Communist State of New Jersey. Just think

if Lautenberg and Menendez would've voted for the National CCW it'd have passed!

I sent my application April 30th.

Holsters:

 

I went with a Kholster

 

http://kholster.com/

 

Not really sure about it...... I am overweight, and having nevr worn a IWB holster, I have to take some time and get it comfortable.... it got good reviews and the price was right..... I still might return it and get the either of the 2 that come Highly recommended from my M&P site...

 

These 2 are the

 

Comp-Tac

 

http://www.comp-tac.com/

 

or the Crossbreed Supertuck

 

http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/

The only belt holsters I've tried are from Raven Concealment: http://www.ravenconcealment.com/

Even tho I've never worn them outside (no ccw), I like them a lot from the bit of testing I've done. They sit very close to the body, and so far, seem very comfortable considering they're a piece of plastic wedged up against your body (love handles in my case). You can also change the attachment point to convert them from IWB to OWB. Only downside is the wait. They're backlogged about 4-6 weeks.

My $9.00 uncle mikes IWB works perfect for me. Can't see it at all. Comfortable.

I know the feeling.............. When I got mine a couple of years back I wanted it because My wife and I drove down to FLA for New Years to stay with some friends who rented a house outside of Disney for a couple of weeks. As soon I was able to CCW, it took some time getting used to it, and lots of practice finding the best way to carry. Lots of times I used a fanny pack as I was a tourist from out of state, but other times I used the safepacker http://store.thewilderness.com/index.php?cPath=51 which works great.

 

Now when ever I go away overnight, out of Jersey that is, Its nice to know we can have the oppurtunity to protect ourselves and our loved ones. I still am always loooking for training and ways to improve upon my CCW skills and knowledge. Just as in the Martial Arts, After 30yrs of training and 18yrs of teaching I still continue to seek more training.

 

Walk with knowledge, train with skill, and seek not destruction but to avoid it at all costs.

Congrats 67gtonut!

 

Today, just now actually, I returned from visiting the Lee County Sheriff's office where I picked up my CWL application, got electronic printed, got notarized (by the guy doing my prints, real nice guy no charge). Stopped by wal-mart for the passport photos but they couldn't print glossy, which is required, so I went across the street to CVS. All I have to do now is:

 

Go back home to jersey, take a copy of my NJ hunter education card/cert and add it to the package, then mail it in.

 

Then wait.....

 

Hopefully I'll be licensed by my next trip down here during Christmas/NewYears.

 

Fully understand the cool part, and also more importantly the obligations taken when carrying. Youtube NutnFancy has a must-watch video "obligation of carry". I may not wish to carry every day, everywhere (where legal), but I will do it when I feel it is necessary. As others have said and/or quoted, you may never need it, but if you ever do, you will need it very, very badly.

 

Good luck and stay safe!!

 

UN

Get the form/application

 

http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/FORMS/ ... st790.html

 

 

Get 2 passport photos

 

Get fingerprinted....

 

Get notorized...

 

Photocopy of approved basic pistol course certificate....

 

Mail it away...

 

Doing one of those seminars is much easier, everything is there for you.

Uncle....is that FL or a different state? Not familiar with the whereabouts of Lee County. :oops:

Uncle....is that FL or a different state? Not familiar with the whereabouts of Lee County. :oops:

 

Yeah Florida, Near Ft Myers. [email protected] :twisted: