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Does Florida recognize the USCCA Course for one to receive their Canceled Permit?

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Welcome to the community.
It was very difficult :persevering_face: for me to obtain this information but I had a little :star: help from AI.

No, a standard

USCCA Course Certificate of Completion is not sufficient for obtaining a Florida Concealed Weapon License because Florida requires training to be conducted by a state-certified instructor or a National Rifle Association (NRA)-certified instructor, not just by a USCCA certified instructor or through a USCCA course. While USCCA offers training, Florida’s Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) specifies that only certificates from state-certified or NRA instructors are accepted for proof of competency.

Florida’s Acceptable Training Documentation
To qualify for a Florida Concealed Weapon License, you must submit proof of firearm proficiency from one of the following:

  • A certificate from a course or class conducted by a state-certified instructor.
  • A certificate from a course or class conducted by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association.

What This Means for USCCA Training

  • Not Directly Applicable:A typical USCCA certificate of completion alone will not be accepted as proof of training.
  • In-Person, USCCA-Qualified Instructor:If a USCCA training class is conducted by an instructor who is also state-certified or an NRA-certified instructor, the certificate from that particular class may be acceptable.
  • Confirm with the Instructor:It is essential to confirm with your USCCA instructor that the specific class you are taking qualifies for Florida’s requirements.

Alternative Ways to Obtain a Florida CWL

  • Other Acceptable Training:You can also meet the training requirement by providing proof of having completed any of the following:
    • A firearms training course or class offered by a state-certified instructor.
    • A firearms training course or class offered by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association.
    • Proof of honorable discharge from the armed forces.
    • Proof that you are a law enforcement officer or are retired law enforcement.
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Call USCCA-877-677-1919.
And then ask them why not?

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Everything is about the interpretation of the Application.

Please read PAGE 4 of this Instruction.

concealed-weapon-license-application-instructions-07012025.pdf (784.1 KB)

or study this website:

If you have questions - use “Live Chat” option.

The time I was applying for permit, back in 2021 - I was told only my NRA Certificates will be accepted.

BTW:

@Kyle116 - Welcome to the Community.

:handshake:

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@Kyle116 Welcome to the community!

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For good reason, if I’m honest.

Their online training did not prepare me to be an RO, and the certificate is almost universally laughed at.

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