Florida's firearm preemption law reserves most firearm regulation to the state, so the rules for carrying in Miami-Dade and Broward County are substantially the same. What actually differs between the two counties is practical: where the ranges are, where classes are held, and how far you have to drive. 360 Tactical teaches in both.
Preemption: Why the Law Barely Changes
Florida has a firearm preemption statute that reserves the regulation of firearms and ammunition to the state legislature. In practice this means counties and cities are sharply limited in their ability to write their own firearm ordinances, and the penalties for local officials who try are significant.
The practical result for you: the rules for carrying a concealed firearm do not meaningfully change when you cross from Miami-Dade into Broward. The same statewide framework applies — the same eligibility standards, and the same prohibited locations.
This is genuinely different from states where county and city rules vary wildly, and it is worth understanding, because a lot of the anxiety people carry about "local gun laws" simply does not apply here.
What Does Still Vary
Preemption covers firearm regulation. It does not cover everything:
- Property rules. A county park, a municipal building, a stadium, or a private venue can have its own policies within the limits the law allows.
- Prohibited statutory locations exist in both counties — courthouses, schools, polling places — you simply encounter different specific buildings.
- Enforcement culture and local policy can differ between agencies even where the underlying law does not.
- Where you can actually shoot. This is the real difference and it is entirely practical.
Training Access, County by County
Miami-Dade
Our live-fire training happens at the Homestead Training Center, an outdoor range at the southern end of the county. Outdoor space is what makes drawing from a holster, movement, shooting from cover, and low-light work possible — most indoor ranges permit none of it.
Force-on-force training runs in Hialeah, centrally located in the county, every Monday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Broward
Our Florida CWL classes are taught at gun shows at the Miramar National Guard Armory and the Tropical Paradise Banquet & Conference Center in Fort Lauderdale. Both are two-hour classroom courses at $50 with fingerprints available on-site.
Palm Beach
We also teach at the Palm Beach National Guard Armory in West Palm Beach for students who would otherwise drive south.
Which Should You Drive To?
| If you want... | Go to | County |
|---|---|---|
| Your $50 CWL certification | Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach | Broward / Palm Beach |
| Live-fire pistol or carbine training | Homestead Training Center | Miami-Dade |
| Force-on-force scenario training | Hialeah, Monday nights | Miami-Dade |
| Low-light and night training | Homestead Training Center | Miami-Dade |
| Private one-on-one instruction | Homestead Training Center | Miami-Dade |
In short: classroom licensing in Broward, live fire in Miami-Dade. Students routinely do both — get certified at a Miramar or Fort Lauderdale weekend class, then come down to Homestead for actual range time.
One Thing That Applies in Both Counties
Whichever side of the line you live on, permitless carry means it is now legal for an eligible adult to carry a firearm having never received a minute of instruction.
Legal and prepared are different things, and no county ordinance was ever going to close that gap. Training is the only thing that does.
Train in Either County
CWL classes in Broward and Palm Beach. Live fire and force-on-force in Miami-Dade. Call to get scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are gun laws different in Miami-Dade and Broward County?
What is Florida firearm preemption?
Where can I take a concealed carry class in Broward County?
Where can I do live-fire training in Miami-Dade?
Do county parks allow concealed carry in South Florida?
