Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Choosing A Great Florida Concealed Weapons Permit Class

By Tameka Ware


Senate Bill 954, signed into law by Governor Bush in 1999, allows residents from other states to who are licensed to carry weapons when visiting Florida as long as those other states have a reciprocal agreement for residents have the same rights and benefits when in these states. To gain a license, a citizen must complete a training program approved by the Department of Agriculture. Anyone who is not willing to train properly in how to operate and maintain a firearm, the use of judicious force, and how to effectively conceal a firearm will not gain permission, and should not carry a gun. People from every walk of life can attend a Florida concealed weapons permit class.

The application for these permits is the right of all the state's citizens. Weapons covered by the Hagler Self-defense Act are handguns, knives, tear gas guns, electronic devices and billies. The Act does not cover long guns. Concealed weaponry is defined as being carried in any manner that hides them from ordinary sight.

There are several places where it is prohibited to carry a weapon, even with a license. These include any sheriff or even highway patrol stations; detention facilities, or courthouse and any elementary or secondary college, school, or university. Any part of the sort of establishment that is licensed to supply alcoholic beverages and inside the sterile area and passenger terminal of an airport are also excluded.

A permit does not give the holder authorization to actually discharge the weapon. Other tenets of state law regulate the use of force. A complete class will explore "Castle Doctrine" which states that citizens may use the force necessary to try and prevent the commission of offenses such as rape, robbery, burglary or kidnapping, as well as to prevent death or great bodily harm. Florida law states that the use of a hidden weapon for self-defense purposes is allowed, as long as the individual possesses a license.

Since June 2011 the licenses have been issued that are valid for seven years. Applications are available on-line or at any regional office. A license can be renewed if it has not been expired for over six months, any longer and a new application is necessary.

Concealed weapons license applications can be made on-line or at regional offices. Licenses issued since June 11th 2011 are now valid for seven years and can be renewed if expired for less than six months. A new application is needed for licenses any further out of date.

Background checks but not NCIS checks are carried out. The license costs one $117. Certified fingerprint sheets and verification of satisfactory training are needed. Applicants must be twenty one or over. Felons will not be considered.

"Castle Doctrine" should also be explained during a Florida concealed weapons permit class. This declares that a person need not retreat, has the right to stand their ground, and to meet force with equal force to their adversary if it is necessary to prevent death, great bodily harm, or the commission of a felony. In such circumstances, the law allows the usage of such a weapon in a care where you are defending self.




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