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Florida Concealed Weapon License (CWL) Checklist

  
OBTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING
 
Schedule private training.
 

APPLY Visit one of the State's "one stop shop" Regional Office in person to take fingerprints & photo, submit application, remit funds, and submit proof of training.


RECIPROCITY

Know which 37 states honor a Florida CWL by visiting the State's concealed weapons reciprocity page.


CARRY RESTRICTIONS

Know where you are prohibited from carrying in Florida, even with a CWL by visiting
 prohibited places
.


LAWFUL SELF DEFENSE


Educate yourself on what you legally can and cannot do.  We recommend 3 "must reads:"

Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob

The Law of Self Defense by Andrew Branca

Violence of Mind by Varg Freeborn 


JOIN CCW SAFE FOR POST INCIDENT SUPPORT

Follow this link to learn more.  (* EDC Pistol Training receives no remuneration for this recommendation.)


 
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