Concealed Weapon & Firearm License. Monthly Seminar Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

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1 Concealed Weapon & Firearm License Monthly Seminar Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

2 Key Topics CWFL Eligibility Where & How to Apply Other Legalities Prohibited Areas Reciprocity Every Day Carry Non-Lethal Weapons Carry Guns Firearm Purchases Every Day Carry Concealment Options Holsters Off-Body Laws of Self Defense Insurance Options Interfacing with LE

3 CWFL Who is Eligible United States Citizen Permanent Legal Resident Alien Must currently Reside in U.S. Must be 21 or Older Must be Able to Demonstrate Competency with a Firearm (2h) NRA Pistol Safety class or Equivalent Hunter Safety LE Training

4 CWFL Who is not Eligible Physical inability to handle firearm safely A felony conviction Unless rights restored Having adjudication withheld Crime of Violence Unless 3 yrs elapsed Conviction of Violent crime w/in 3 years Conviction of Drug Charges or multiple arrests A record of Drug or Alcohol Abuse

5 CWFL Who is not Eligible Two or more DUI convictions w/in 3 years Being committed to mental inst. or adjudged incompetent or mentally defective Failure to provide proof of proficiency with a firearm Domestic violence injunction currently in force Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship Dishonorable Discharge Being a current Fugitive

6 Where to Apply for CWFL Marion County McPherson Complex 503 SE 25 th Avenue Ocala, FL Phone: (352) Appointments NOT Required Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri Sumter Country Sumter County Tax Collector 7375 Powell Road Wildwood, FL Phone: (352) Appointments Required Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri Since a CWFL is a state license, you do not need to apply in your county of residence. Check Status of your Application: //

7 Apply for CWFL Will take photo Will get digital fingerprints Answer 17 Questions NOT ALL ARE YES!!

8 Training Documentation As part of your application, you must include documentation confirming that you have fulfilled the training requirement. A photocopy of a certificate of completion of any of the qualifying courses or classes Prior Military DD214

9 CWFL Application Fees Original The total fee for the CWFL is $97. This total consists of two separate fees: application fee ($55) fingerprint-processing fee ($42). Renewal Notice of Renewal sent 6 weeks ahead of expiration Renewal fees are $45 for Florida Resident and $87 for out of state residents.

10 CWFL Legalities If moving to Florida & have a permit from another state Cannot transfer permit Must re-apply in FL Out-of-State permit NOT recognized after 90 days

11 Prohibited Areas Law Enforcement Offices You may not carry in any police, sheriff, or highway patrol station.

12 Prohibited Areas Jail and Other Detention Facilities It is unlawful to carry a firearm into any detention facility, prison, or jail.

13 Prohibited Areas Courthouses It is unlawful to carry a firearm into any courthouse or courtroom in Florida.

14 Prohibited Areas Polling Places It is unlawful to carry a firearm into any polling place in Florida.

15 Prohibited Areas Certain Meeting Locations It is unlawful to carry a firearm into any meeting of the governing body of a County Public School District Municipality Special District Any meeting of the legislature or of a legislative committee

16 Prohibited Areas Athletic Events Public Venue Indoors or Outdoors Baseball Football Soccer Etc

17 Prohibited Areas K-12 Schools School Property School Events Colleges and Universities

18 Prohibited Areas School Buildings or within 1,000 feet of the real property that comprises a public or private elementary school, middle school, or secondary school, during school hours or during the time of a sanctioned school activity

19 Prohibited Areas Carrying Firearms were Liquor is Consumed Unlawful to carry or possess a firearm in the portion of the establishment which is primarily devoted to such purpose What part of a bar is primarily devoted to serving alcohol, will probably be up to the prosecutor!

20 Prohibited Areas Airports Unlawful to carry a firearm inside of the passenger terminal and sterile area of any airport.

21 Prohibited Areas Post Offices Federal government prohibits firearms in federal facilities May result in federal charges, and imprisonment up to a year. Includes post office parking lots.

22 Prohibited Areas Other Federal Facilities Federal Facility means any building or part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government Includes associated land & parking lots

23 Carrying Under the Influence No Florida law that explicitly bars you from drinking when carrying a firearm A felony/misdemeanor if holding a loaded firearm discharge a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or any chemical substance.

24 Non-Prohibited Areas National Parks Individuals who possess a permit to carry a firearm, recognized by the state in which the National Park is located, may carry in those locations. Excludes ranger stations or other federal buildings within those parks.

25 CWFL Reciprocity Current List Available at: nload/7444/118465/reciprocitylist.pdf Check periodically for updates CWFLs issued to FL residents AND non-residents

26 CWFL Reciprocity 1. Allow Handguns ONLY no other weapons as allowed in Florida (26) Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado Georgia Indiana Kansas Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia West Virginia Wyoming

27 CWFL Reciprocity 2. Vermont Neither issues nor requires a concealed carry permits. Vermont residents must get a Florida non-resident permit to carry in Florida. Vermont

28 CWFL Reciprocity 3. Individuals under 21 years of age qualify for concealed carry licenses. Any licensee of these states who is not 21 or older may not carry concealed in Florida. (13) Alabama Georgia Idaho Indiana Maine Missouri Montana New Hampshire North Dakota South Dakota Tennessee Texas Wyoming

29 CWFL Reciprocity 4. These states will honor the Florida CWFL only if the licensee is a resident of Florida. (6) Colorado Maine Michigan New Hampshire Pennsylvania South Carolina

30 CWFL Reciprocity 5. These states issue licenses to qualified individuals who are non-residents. These licenses are not honored by Florida. (13) Arizona Idaho Indiana Iowa Nevada New Hampshire North Dakota Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia

31 CWFL Reciprocity States that offer NO Reciprocity California Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New York Oregon Rhode Island Washington Wisconsin

32 Education & Training Education Basic Pistol Get a CWFL Not sufficient to Carry Marksmanship Practice, practice, practice Tactical Training IDPA Formal Training Personal Security I In the home 4 hrs classroom 3 hrs Range Personal Security II Outside the home 3 hrs Classroom 5 hrs Range

33 Non-Lethal Weapons What s a Weapon Dirk Metallic Knuckles Billie (Club) - Baton Tear Gas Gun Chemical Weapon or Device Other Deadly Weapon Crime Stats 60-80% = Non-Lethal CANNOT DEFEND WITH A GUN!! Options Stun Gun Pepper GEL May carry Open or Concealed NO License Required

34 Non-Lethal Weapons Stun Guns Non-Lethal Intimidating May Avoid Assault Entirely Convenient Sizes Inexpensive Time to Escape Recommended EDC

35 Non-Lethal Weapons Pepper Gel Good to 15 Directed Spray Wind Direction Irrelevant Time to Escape Not easily Disarmed Humans & Animals Gel Stream Ear-to-Ear Open or Concealed Includes RED Dye Recommended EDC

36 Carry Guns Criteria Concealable Reasonably Small Thinner is Better Dehorned Caliber.380 or 9mm SAO or DAO Hammer/Striker Safety Features Thumb Safety Long Trigger Pull Single Stack Open Sights? Accessories Green Laser

37 .380 Carry Guns Ruger LCP II S&W Bodyguard Kimber Micro Beretta Pico or Nano Sig Sauer P238

38 9mm Carry Guns Sig Sauer P938 Kimber Micro 9 Ruger LC9s Beretta BU9 Nano S&W Shield

39 Carry Guns Decision Time?.380 or 9mm? Pick a 9mm Not much bigger A lot more stopping power Get +P Capable Try Several Shooters World Reload Range Test Ammo Options Verify Reliability Self Defense Ammo Ensure available accessories Reference check Gun Company

40 Carry Gun Ammo Self Defense Ammunition Hollow Point Must be Selective.380 No Workie High Velocity Low Weight Useful Close in 5-7 yds Best Performing 9mm Corbon DPX Federal HST Speer Gold Dot Best Performing.380 Hornady Custom Federal Hydro Shok HPR

41 Carry Gun Ammo Self Defense Ammunition New Concept Copper/Polymer Fluted Bullet Rotational Impact Polycase Inceptor Ruger ARX NovX 30% Less Recoil 65 Grains 1650 fps 9mm +P

42 Buying & Selling Guns Buying Internet No Chance to Test Fire No Chance to Try Alternatives Shipping to FFL Transfer Fee No Local Support FFL Sale Stand Behind Sale 3 Day Wait 0 Wait with CWFL May Tryout Options Must be FL Resident Gun Show Sale CWFL Required Background Check No Price Advantage

43 Buying & Selling Guns Selling Private FL = No paperwork Required FL to FL Resident Felony No Background Check Protect with Bill of Sale Copy DLs Guns Shows Classifieds

44 Travelling with Firearms Within Florida No License Not Quickly Accessible to the Driver Trunk Back of SUV Unloaded Encased Range Bag Shoe Box CWFL On Person Center Console Not Driver s Door Accessibility Issue Steering Column Holster

45 Travelling with Firearms Across State Boundaries Federal Peaceable Journey Act OK if legal at point of departure OK at destination Some States ignore law No Federal Enforcement Pure Harassment Revised Annually - $7.55

46 Travelling with Firearms Across State Boundaries Trunk or Back of SUV Unloaded Separate Locked (Hard) Cases Gun(s) Ammo Pelican Cases Amazon - $36.51

47 Travelling with Firearms States to Avoid California Colorado (mainly the Denver area) Connecticut Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York Rhode Island Hawaii Documented histories of harassing, arresting, and persecuting out of state gun owners.

48 Holsters Purpose Is a carry device that holds & positions the gun in a consistent manner. Major Criteria Concealability Access Retention Comfort

49 Holsters - Concealment Reasonably observant person has no suspicion Suspicion as bad as knowing Minimal chance of accidental reveal Concealment maintained throughout normal range of physical activities

50 Holsters - Access Must be able to access and present gun immediately when needed (1.5 sec) Grasp gun grip Remove from holster Concealment vs Access tradeoff

51 Holsters - Retention Must retain a hold on the pistol Through normal activities Difficult to remove by an assailant Form fitted for specific gun best option Holster should retain gun when upside down Purses & Fanny packs frequently use hooks & straps

52 Holsters - Retention Type I Holds by Gravity & Friction Least Expensive Fastest Draw Easy Access by Assailant Dislodged by Physical Action Type II Active Retention Thumb Break Strap, Flap, Lever Finger Release

53 Holsters - Comfort Uncomfortable = likely to leave gun at home Uncomfortable = Something not right Must be comfortable for extended wear Body shields prevent annoying skin contact Must feel natural & normal

54 Holsters - Styles Most Common OWB Strong Side Hip IWB Appendix Crossdraw Kidney Small of Back Pocket Vest, etc. Other Shoulder Flash - Bang Ankle

55 Off-Body Holsters Pro Many Alternatives Purse Pouch Sling Bag Fanny Pack More Ammo Room for Accessories LED Flashlights Non-Lethal Options Con Slower Draw Expanded safe distance Forget Robbed

56 Holsters - Accessories Gun Belts Magazine Holders Speedloader Pouches

57 Laws of Self Defense State Statutes Intent of the Legislature FL Chapter 776: Justifiable Use of Force Jury Instructions Interpretation of the Judiciary FL Standard Jury Instructions Criminal (FSJI-Cr (3.6)) Case Law (Appellate & Supreme Courts) Application in Specific Circumstances

58 Laws of Self Defense Required to Claim Self Defense 1. Non-Aggressor 2. Immediacy 3. Parity of Force 4. Duty to Retreat 5. Reasonableness 1. Justification of self defense is NOT available to a person who: 1. Is attempting or committing a Forcible Felony 2. Initially provokes the use of force against himself or herself

59 Laws of Self Defense 2. Immediacy A person is justified in using deadly force if necessary to prevent: Imminent death or GBH Commission of Forcible Felony FSJI - Cr 3.6 The danger is about to take place and cannot be avoided by using other means. A threat of future harm is not sufficient to prove this defense. Nor can the defendant use the defense if [he] [she] committed the crime after the danger from the threatened harm had passed.

60 Laws of Self Defense 3. Parity of Force Defensive Force used MUST be in proportion to the attacking force Does not necessarily mean exactly the same type Assessed on totality of circumstances Defensive force may continue only so long as the threat remains Must have a detailed rationale for every ounce of defensive force employed

61 Laws of Self Defense 4. Duty to Retreat SYG only removes the duty to retreat from the law of self-defense Anywhere you have a right to be 34 States have enacted SYG laws 16 States have Duty to Retreat In SYG States You must still: be the non-aggressor in the attack be responding to an immediate criminal attack use no more force than necessary conduct yourself in a reasonable manner throughout

62 Laws of Self Defense 5. Reasonableness The reasonable & prudent person with customization Imbued with defendant s: Circumstances Capabilities Specialized knowledge Mental state , 013, 031, 041 FSJI - Cr 3.6 A person is justified in using deadly force if they REASONABLY BELIEVE such force is necessary to prevent death or GBH or to prevent commission of forcible felony

63 Carry Insurance Insurance Backed NRA Carry Guard 2nd Call Defense United States Carry Association (USCCA) Legal Services US Law Shield Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network CCW Safe

64 Carry Insurance Evaluation Criteria $0 Out-of-Pocket vs Reimbursement Bail Bond Limit on Attorney Fees Pick Your Own Atty Assigned Guilty Payback Ancillary Services Medical Examiner Detective Expert Witnesses Coverage for Appeals Civil Suit Legal Fees Monetary Penalties Spouse Coverage Firearms Only

65 Carry Insurance Cost of Coverage USCCA = $247 to $497 CCW Safe = $199 to $297 Total/Yr = $446 Save your Life Lose Your Freedom True Exposure = Remote Priceless if Needed!!

66 When to Advise LEO You are not required to volunteer the fact that you are carrying However, many suggest that you volunteer this information at the earliest time possible. There is one time when you should alert the officer that you are carrying a firearm: when you suspect the officer is going to find out anyway about to perform a pat down asks you to step out of your vehicle

67 Notification in Traffic Stop

68 Lawful Requests for Permit You must always carry CWFL together with valid ID at all times Violations = $25 fine Keep your hands where officer can see them (NO sudden movements) Say: I do have a concealed carry permit, which is in my wallet in my back left pocket, and I am carrying today, (Provide Location of Gun), What should I do? Follow Officer s directions TO THE LETTER!

69 CWFL Finis! Any Questions?

70 Upcoming Seminars Dates Topic Presenter Wed., Dec 20 th Wed., Jan 17 th Selecting the Right Handgun Firearm Skills Development T. Marksberry VSS Instructors Wed., Feb 21 st Handgun Accessories T. Marksberry Wed., Mar 21 st Holsters VSS Instructors Wed., Apr 18 th Semi-Annual Handgun Cleaning Festival All Hands