50 Frequently Asked Questions

It is the opposite of a problem. A large share of our students have never handled a gun, and beginners are often the easiest people to teach because there are no bad habits to undo. Your first lesson will start with safety and handling an unloaded firearm, and you will not fire a live round until you are ready.

No. Training firearms are available, and many students deliberately train before buying so they can find out what actually fits their hand rather than guessing at a gun counter.

Most first lessons run two to three hours, including classroom time, dry fire and live fire. Refresher and skills sessions are often ninety minutes to two hours.

Pricing depends on the lesson type, duration and whether it is private or a small group. Facility fees and ammunition are typically billed separately. Call 516-315-2809 for a straight answer for your situation.

Closed-toe shoes, a shirt with a high neckline (a hot piece of ejected brass down a v-neck is a memorable but avoidable experience), and a hat with a brim. Avoid loose scarves and anything with an open front pocket.

Photo ID, your firearm cased and unloaded if you own one, and any magazines you have. Eye and ear protection are provided if you do not have your own.

Yes. Many students train as a couple or a pair of friends, and it often works well. Let us know in advance so the lesson and facility arrangements account for it.

Yes. A significant portion of students are women, many of whom specifically want instruction without condescension and in a private setting. Gun fit, grip strategies and carry options for women are all addressed directly.

One lesson is enough to be safe, competent with the basics and confident handling your firearm. Real proficiency is built with practice over time. Most students leave with a specific practice plan and return when they want to add a skill.

A week is comfortable. Weekends fill first, so if you need a Saturday morning, more notice is better. Weekday sessions are often available on shorter notice.

Yes. Our concealed weapon license course provides the classroom instruction and live-fire demonstration needed to satisfy Florida's training requirement, and you receive your certificate the same day.

Applications for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License go through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. They can typically be submitted at regional offices and at many participating county tax collector offices in Palm Beach and Broward County. Confirm current locations and fees with the state, as they change.

Processing time varies with application volume and can facility from a few weeks to a few months. The state publishes current processing estimates; check those rather than relying on what a friend experienced last year.

Florida's carry laws have changed in recent years, and requirements for permitless carry, licensed carry and open carry differ and continue to be litigated and amended. Because the details matter and change, verify the current statutes or consult a Florida attorney. A license also carries practical benefits including reciprocity with other states.

Florida has reciprocity agreements with a large number of states, but the list changes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services maintains the official list — check it before traveling, every time.

Florida statute lists specific prohibited locations, and they include places most people do not expect. This is a legal question with real consequences, so we cover the general framework in the concealed carry course and strongly recommend reading the statute yourself.

The course covers the general legal framework — including the concepts behind justifiable use of force and the duty (or lack thereof) to retreat under Florida law — at an educational level. We are instructors, not attorneys, and specific legal advice should come from a Florida attorney.

Florida issues licenses to qualifying non-residents as well as residents, subject to the state's requirements. Verify current eligibility rules with the state before applying.

Training is generally open to lawful residents; eligibility for a license and for firearm purchase is a separate legal question governed by state and federal law. Bring your documentation and verify eligibility before investing in the license process.

It depends entirely on the disposition of the case, not the arrest itself. Certain convictions, adjudications and domestic violence findings are disqualifying under state or federal law. If there is anything in your history, consult an attorney before applying.

All of Palm Beach County and Broward County — from Tequesta down to Hallandale Beach and west through Wellington, Weston and the Glades communities. See the locations page for your city.

Lessons are held throughout Palm Beach and Broward County. The training location is arranged and confirmed when you book, based on what you are training with — handgun fundamentals need controlled close-range conditions, while rifle and shotgun work needs more distance.

You will be told when you book. Call, describe what you want to work on and your experience level, and we will confirm the date, the time and the location together.

By appointment, seven days a week. Early morning and evening sessions are often available. Weekends book first.

Yes, and this is exactly why indoor facilities exist. Summer handgun lessons are typically scheduled indoors in air conditioning. Outdoor rifle work is scheduled early in the morning.

A typical first handgun lesson uses roughly 50 to 100 rounds. More is not better for a beginner — fatigue produces flinching, and a tired shooter reinforces bad habits.

Absolutely, and it is preferable if you own one, since the goal is competence with the gun you will actually be using. Bring it cased and unloaded along with your magazines.

Certificates are issued for the Florida concealed weapon license course. Documentation for other courses can be provided on request.

Youth instruction with live fire is generally offered from about age 10 with a parent present throughout. Classroom-only safety instruction can start younger. Federal and state law govern purchase and possession separately.

Call 516-315-2809, or use the contact form and include your city, experience level and what you would like to learn. A phone call is fastest.