Florida CCW

Can out-of-state residents obtain an Illinois Concealed Carry License?
Yes. However, only residents of states or territories of the United States that have laws related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying, that are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act are eligible.
What does “substantially similar” mean?
“Substantially Similar” means the comparable state regulates who may carry firearms, concealed or otherwise, in public; prohibits all who have involuntary mental health admissions, and those with voluntary admissions within the past 5 years, from carrying firearms, concealed or otherwise, in public; reports denied persons to NICS; and participates in reporting persons authorized to carry firearms, concealed or otherwise, in public through Nlets.
How can I find out if my state’s laws are considered “substantially similar?”
The Illinois State Police sent a survey to each state to determine which of them has laws that are substantially similar.  There are only 6 states whose laws have been determined to be substantially similar.  This list recently changed.
Currently, the only states considered to be substantially similar are Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas and Virginia.

(from https://www.ispfsb.com/Public/FAQ.aspx)

Florida CWFL (Concealed Weapon Or Firearm License) classroom and range $125
Next class is To be announced, 2023  Register here
Florida non-resident Concealed Carry licenses are honored in 37 states with some restrictions Including Missouri.  The Florida Concealed Weapon/Firearm license is good for 7 yrs. Minimum class size is 4 students.  Check Florida Reciprocity HERE.

This 5-hour Basic Firearms Safety Training Class is for those with or without prior firearm training and/or experience.  It includes Florida application package & photo. Taught by NRA certified instructors and includes classroom and live-fire range time, learning to and demonstrating the student’s ability to safely load, unload and manipulate a semi-auto action type pistol.  Gun and dummy ammunition provided.  If you have a handgun, bring it to class (unloaded please).

The firearm safety training requirements for the Florida CWFL are met by this Basic Firearms Safety Training class.

(They are also met by the IL Concealed Carry Training classes.)

During this class, you will receive an Official application packet from FL that contains the CWFL applications, their individual tracking numbers, the return mail envelopes, and the FBI fingerprint cards.

We will go over filling out the applications in class. Photos are taken of everyone applying and printed on photo paper.
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