Can anyone recommend a course for me to obtain a non-resident Florida CCW? I am under the impression this will allow me to carry concealed in PA and that is my intent (so give me a cyber jab if I am off base here). I live in Morris county, but I do not mind driving a few hours. So far I have stumbled upon two possibilities:

 

Gun For Hire

Personal Defense Solutions (near Philly I believe)

 

Thank you,

Joe

I took the basic pistol class at Gun for Hire in Belleville and the FL CCW application and fingerprinting, etc. were all done there after the class. The shooting requirement was done across the street at The Bullet Hole. I felt it was a good class and I was able to get everything done that one night. All that remained was to make a copy of the class certificate to send to FL and drop everything in the mail. Very easy.

Thanks for the reply. Do you recall what the range qualifiations were?

Do you have any training already? Hunter safety, any NRA classes?

 

If you only need the permit for carry in PA, an AZ permit would be a much cheaper option for you. Gives almost same reciprocity as FL, can be had thru the mail in about 2 weeks, cost is $60 for initial and $43 for renewal.

I took the Green Academy of Personal Protection FL/UT CCW course and highly recommend it. Cameron is a great instructor that will steer you in the right direction. Also had a great time at the class. They do all your prints, passport photos, and notarizing during the class. All you have to do is drop you app in the mailbox. I got my FL permit in 32 days and UT in about 45.

Hunters ed courses are FREE and are held across the state

Thanks for the reply. Do you recall what the range qualifiations were?

 

Correction... I took the First Steps NRA class, not the basic pistol. The Course Description is :

 

FIRST Steps Pistol

 

Description

FIRST stands for “Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training”, a program the NRA developed to meet the need for a firearms orientation program for new gun purchasers. This FIRST Steps program is a basic courses abbreviated to the most fundamental shooting skills, and the specifics of a particular model of pistol.

 

This course, because of its narrow focus, can be completed as quickly as three hours. Students will get the NRA's The Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook and quick practical lessons on the safe use, cleaning, and storage of their pistol. The practical exercise covers a single pistol shooting position. As the number of participants or pistol types present increases, the course will take proportionally longer.

 

 

Course Goal

“To provide beginning shooters with an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to own and use a specific pistol model safely.”

—NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation Lesson Plans

 

 

Lessons

1. Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation
2. Introduction to Ammunition and the Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
3. Introduction to Pistol Shooting from the Benchrest Position
4. Introduction to Pistol Cleaning, Storage, and Training Opportunities

Prerequisites

The are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material is accessible to appropriately supervised mature children.

 

 

Course Completion

Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and a course certificate upon successful completion of the lessons. Students will receive a “Basic Practical” rocker upon successful demonstration of firing a qualifying “group”.

 

 

 

Do you have any training already? Hunter safety, any NRA classes?

 

If you only need the permit for carry in PA, an AZ permit would be a much cheaper option for you. Gives almost same reciprocity as FL, can be had thru the mail in about 2 weeks, cost is $60 for initial and $43 for renewal.

 

I have no training and I am looking forward to some. I need it!! Beyond the First Steps course I am also eager to do some additional training. I will research the Arizona path...thank you.

I'd recommend Gun for Hire. They have multiple level classes (beyond First Steps) and they can even help with your FL license application.

 

Best of luck to you!