These guides answer the questions students actually ask us — about Florida's permitless carry law, whether the concealed weapon license is still worth getting, what to bring to a first class, and how to choose a first handgun. They are written by NRA Certified Instructor Rolando Echeverria, they are free, and none of them require an email address.
Florida Gun Law
The Complete Florida Concealed Carry Guide
Permitless carry, the CWL, reciprocity, eligibility, and what the license is actually worth in 2026.
Florida LawDo You Still Need a Permit in Florida?
Legally no, practically yes — and the one reason most people still get licensed.
Florida LawFlorida CWL Reciprocity
Your license travels. Permitless carry does not. How to check before every trip.
How-ToHow to Get Your Florida CWL
Five steps, and you can knock out the first two in one afternoon.
Florida LawWhere You Cannot Carry in Florida
The prohibited-location list applies whether or not you hold a license.
LocalMiami-Dade vs. Broward
Preemption means the law barely changes at the county line. Access does.
LegalConcealed Carry Insurance
What these plans actually cover — and the questions to ask before you buy.
For New Shooters
What to Bring to Your First Class
The mandatory list, the forgotten list, and the do-not-wear list.
BeginnersNever Fired a Gun? Your First Lesson
A start-to-finish walkthrough, with every beginner worry answered honestly.
BeginnersRange Etiquette
Four rules that are law, and eight that keep everyone comfortable.
For WomenA Woman's Guide to Carrying
The smallest gun is usually the wrong answer. Here's what actually works.
Gear, Training & Home Defense
Choosing Your First Handgun
Fit beats brand. Shoot before you buy. And no, you don't need the biggest one.
GearRed Dot vs. Iron Sights
Genuinely better — and genuinely harder to learn than anyone tells you.
Home DefenseSafe Storage & Minors in Florida
Secure from a child, accessible to you. Both are achievable.
TrainingWhat Is Force-on-Force Training?
A paper target has never once shot back.
Reading Is Not Training
Everything here helps. None of it substitutes for range time. Call to get on the next class.
