Permit to Carry (Concealed Carry) Training - MN, IA, AZ, ND, WI & FL

There are four ways we can help you obtain the necessary training required in order to apply for a Florida Permit to Carry:

1.  Attend the Minnesota Permit to Carry Class, complete live fire exercise and add-on the Florida Permit Application Packet.
2.  Attend the Utah Permit to Carry Class, complete live fire exercise and add-on the Florida Permit   Application Packet
3.  Attend the Minnesota or Utah Permit to Carry Class (even if not applying for the MN or UT permit), complete live fire exercise, along with the Florida Permit Application Packet.
4.  Attend the NRA Pistol Training, complete a live fire exercise and add-on the Florida Permit Application Packet.

Once you have completed the above, the following is HOW TO APPLY:

Fill out the application packet we have available for our students. The application packet includes the form to be filled out, a copy of Chapter 790, Florida Statutes, a fingerprint card, and a return envelope for the completed application. The information provided below is an overview of the application process. Additional information is provided in the application instructions booklet included with your application.

• Read and study the copy of Chapter 790, Florida Statutes. (We make this packet available for you).
• Have a passport-style, color photograph made. (We will make this picture for you).
• Get verification of training that satisfies the training requirement. The application lists acceptable documents. Make a photocopy to send with the application as an original cannot be returned. (We will provide you with the necessary documentation required).
• Get certified copies of court documents relating to any criminal charges against you.
• Take the fingerprint card to a local law enforcement agency and ask to be fingerprinted. In addition to providing fingerprinting services for the traditional "hard-card" format, electronic fingerprint devices are available at almost all 67 county sheriff?s offices in the state. Visit the Electronic Fingerprints Information page to learn how Live Scan fingerprinting saves processing time.
• Complete the application. Either print clearly with ink or type the information. (This is included in the Application Packet)
• In the presence of a notary, sign application.  (We will notarize your document).
• Submit a check or money order for the license fee payable to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This fee is not refundable.
• Assemble everything:
  • Envelope
  • Fee
  • Photograph
  • Fingerprint card or proof that your fingerprints were submitted electronically by the sheriff's office using Live Scan (along with proof that you paid the sheriff's office or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the service).
  • Proof of training
  • Certified court documents (if any)
  • Application with notarized signature
• Mail to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 6687, Tallahassee, FL 32314.

The Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License is valid for a period of 7 years. Approximately 90 days prior to the license's expiration date, the Division automatically sends a renewal notice to the address we have on file for the license holder.