1. Get an application packet for a concealed weapon permit by contacting the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This Division of Licensing packet contains a copy of Chapter 790, Florida Statutes, fingerprint card and return envelope.

 

To Order Forms/Fingerprint Card Online: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/FORMS/ ... st790.html

 

2. Read Chapter 790 of the Florida Statutes. It covers what you need to know concerning the state's firearms laws. By law you must read and understand this statute.

 

Chapter 790 can be found here: http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index. ... pter%20790

 

3. Complete the required weapons training class. Present proof of fulfillment with your application. Those with a military honorable discharge need to show their DD-214 document for a permit. Others need a notarized or photocopy statement from the school or organization that offered the class. See application for approved documents.

 

NRA Safety Courses can be found throughout the state, with a quick search online, also many ranges associated with NJGF also may give these classes.

 

4. Take a passport-style color photograph to submit with your application.

 

Size of Passport photo is: 2" x 2" (2 inches by 2 inches)

 

5. Go to your local law enforcement agency with the fingerprint card. You must be fingerprinted. Specific instructions are on the card.

 

6. Pay an initial application fee. Make payment only with a cashier's check, money order or certified check to the Florida Department of State. This fee is non-refundable.

 

Fee's Found here: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/license/fees.html

 

7. Notarize, then mail your application. Keep the pink applicant copy. Allow 90 days for processing.

 

Your bank should do notarizing.

Excellent Resource for traveling through states regarding CCW.

 

Trip Planning with CCW:

 

http://www.carryconcealed.net/packngo

Do you have to make 2 separate checks or can you just make out 1 check for the $117.00?

 

Do you only have to pay $75 dollars because you paid for the fingerprints at the local PD?

 

Few questions if anyone has already been through this process.

Do you have to make 2 separate checks or can you just make out 1 check for the $117.00?

 

Do you only have to pay $75 dollars because you paid for the fingerprints at the local PD?

 

Few questions if anyone has already been through this process.

 

When i did my FL, I sent 1 check for $117 to FL. It's what they charge for the whole process.

Thanks for the step by step directions. I look forward to doing this on my 21st birthday

As a personal incentive, I am going to wait until I am able to assert my right to obtain a CCW from the State on New Jersey. That should help to keep me motivated. :-)