Fl. CCW in 7 days...

[ZO6Vettever]

I don't know if this has been posted here but I wanted to share, It's not BS, my wife did it.

Average time for your CCW to arrive is 7 days. Some have gotton theirs in as little as 3 days and the longest I've heard was 10 days.


1. Make an appointment by contacting any regional offices below.
2. Once you arrive at the regional office, you will complete your CWFL application on their computer.
3. You will need to show proof that you completed a ccw course or other proof as outlined in F.S. 790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm (2) (h) 1-7.
4. You will need to provide payment of the $117.00.
5. You will have your fingerprints taken via livescan.
6. You will have your a digital photograph taken of your beautiful mug.
7. You will sign and the staff member will notarize your application.

Approximate time to complete 30 minutes.


Regional Office Listing

Fort Walton Regional Office
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST)
Mike Matthews, Supervisor
212 Eglin Parkway S.E., Suite A
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
Phone: (850) 833-9146
Fax: (850) 833-9149
[email protected]
Jacksonville Regional Office
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Richard Jacobsen, Supervisor
7825 Baymeadows Way
Suite 106A, Center Building
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
Phone: (904) 448-4341
Fax: (904) 448-4345
[email protected]
Tampa Regional Office
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Dan Cabrera, Supervisor
1313 Tampa Street, Suite 712
Tampa, Florida 33602
Phone: (813) 272-2552
Fax: (813) 272-2252
[email protected]
Miami Regional Office
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Tim Davis, Supervisor
401 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Suite 720-N
Miami, Florida 33128
Phone: (305) 377-5950
Fax: (305) 377-5129
[email protected]
Orlando Regional Office
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Joe Barry, Supervisor
400 West Robinson Street, Room 110
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: (407) 245-0883
Fax (407) 317-7324
[email protected]
West Palm Beach Regional Office
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Fred Speaker, Supervisor
The Forum, Tower A, Suite 100
1675 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Phone: (561) 640-6144
Fax: (561) 640-6149
[email protected]
Punta Gorda Regional Office
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Bob Griffith, Supervisor
230 Bal Harbor Boulevard
Suite 111
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
Phone: (941) 575-5770
Fax: (941) 575-5775
[email protected]
Tallahassee Regional Office
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
1851 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: (850) 245-5498
Fax: (850) 245-5505

 

[MacGuyver77]

8 days for me.

 

[Ret.CWO]

Just a quick note, as long as your DD214 shows a firearm badge you are exempt from having to take a firearm safety course. A lot of places that offer the course neglect telling you that, you can most likely guess why.

 

[EyebrowZing]

Do you have to be a resident for this process or is it offered for the non-resident permits as well?

 

[trimore]

My wife and I got ours in 6 days.

I don't know if you have to be a resident but you do have to be here since you have to go to one of the regional offices.

 

[Impureclient]

ALso want to add:

The $117 must be check or money order, no cash/debit/credit.
You also need you drivers license.
The proof of completing the CCW class should be a copy, they keep whatever document you bring in to prove you took the class.

 

[Just One Shot]

I got mine in 3 days here in Ohio.

 

[dec41971]

How long does Arlington VA take?

How long does it take in Arlington VA? I don't have one and I am curious.

 

[mastap]

pushing 9 weeks here in CT for me

 

[Shawn Dodson]

...as long as your DD214 shows a firearm badge you are exempt from having to take a firearm safety course...

Any DD214 documenting military service is adequate.

790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm.

(2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall issue a license if the applicant:

(h) Demonstrates competence with a firearm by any one of the following:

5. Presents evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or military service;

See FL statute:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0790/SEC06.HTM&Title=->2009->Ch0790->Section%2006#0790.06

 

[2TransAms]

I just got my FL permit, it took 24 days. I thought that was good, because I heard rumors it was taking up to three months. And it's good for seven years now instead of five...mine says it doesn't expire until 2016. :rock:

 

[zignal_zero]

wow, i guess it just keeps getting better down here i was exempt (academy) from the course, i got mine in like '95 '96 it took almost ALL the 90 DAYS and was only good for 3yr (IIRC).

my first wife's app got kicked back because she left "occupation" blank.

sounds like they've improved the process, considerably, that's awesome.

 

[danbrew]

Just moved past the 120-day mark and nothing yet. Sent in my Utah one at the same time and received that about a month ago.

 

[swinokur]

+1

120 days today.

 

[Impureclient]

sounds like they've improved the process

When you go to the regional office it is very organized. Everything is inputted into the computer so no room for blanks or mistakes really. The girls there actually seemed as they enjoyed their job also. Mine took 5 business days.

 

[HPShooter]

Hello, does anyone know if going to one of the Regional Offices can be used for renewal applications as well? I was under the impression that, earlier this year, Tallahassee was at 4-8 weeks on renewals. Thanks in advance.

 

[Gary G23]

I just got my Florida non-resident renewal. It took about two weeks.

 

[miket]

Same for my FL renewal. Just inside of 2 weeks although I did have to send a second print card back.

pushing 9 weeks here in CT for me

Only 6 weeks for me here in Naugatuck.

 

[swinokur]

Just moved past the 120-day mark and nothing yet. Sent in my Utah one at the same time and received that about a month ago.

+1

121 days today and nothing yet.UT took 60 days.

 

[MikeS.]

Took 33 here in WVa