Last night I went to click on application status icon on the website and it’s giving me a runtime error /server application error .tried clearing caches ,restarting device ,using multiple devices ,etc and nothing . The same message keeps appearing when I click application status . The rest of the site seems to be working ok ,it’s just that icon . I did contact fdac to make them aware . Just curious if anyone experienced this possiblly

Hi all!

Currently traveling to tampa from the charleston area and was wondering if there are any gun stores down here with a variety of items like Palemeto State Armory?

I’m coming to Florida tomorrow for 3 days. Based of Florida House Bill 543 non residents can carry without a permit from my home state. I carry a 43x 10 round mag with Hornady Critical duty. Are these hollow points illegal to carry? Is the gun legal? I reside in GA and the carry laws are the same so I don’t have a CCW. I want to know if I need to buy different ammo or will I be fine?

I can’t even buy a second gun in this economy.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAAIjs8NDpP/?igsh=MWVuYzRlbTRnZ2Fi

I want my girl to get her ccw permit, how difficult and time consuming is the process now. I got mine many years ago and had to go thru training and fingerprinting and it took about a 2 months

I recently went with my husband to a trap shooting range to see if it is something I might like to get involved in. A bit of a backstory: My husband enjoys guns, and has several handguns. I could never get into the handguns, and although I have tried to be interested in his hobby and show support, quite honestly, I just could not get into it for a variety of reasons. I think that this was discouraging to him as I feel he was kind of hoping I could share in his hobby. However, one day it came to my mind that I might enjoy trying out trap shooting. Fast forward to a couple of weekends ago, we both went to try it out at a local trap shooting range (he has never shot clay pigeons before either). We had a good time, although I missed every shot! He did great after just a few tries. Anyway, I then decided that this was something I would not mind participating in. The shotgun I used was a semi-automatic. I believe it was a 12 gauge. After careful though, I felt it was a bit heavy for me. The recoil was not too bad. At least I was not incredibly sore afterward, but my hands get very tired and I don't have the best grip ability. Anyway, we went to Bass Pro in Gainesville over the weekend, and I found a Bernelli 12 gauge that I really liked as it seemed to have a bit of a shorter barrel that I felt I had better control over, however, they did not have it in a 20 gauge. And because they do not accept returns, I was a bit reluctant to spend the money only to find out I didn't really like using the gun.

I guess my question here is, would a 20 gauge be better as far as the recoil aspect? Also, what would someone suggest for a woman who is just beginning to learn. I am 5'3" and weigh 140 lbs. I am a complete novice when it comes to anything that has to do with guns. I know that my arms and hands got pretty tired not too long after shooting, and I am sure that after practice, this would get better, however, I would at least like to be able to keep up without wearing out so quickly. I hope I am making sense. I am just trying to research my options here.

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So I went ahead and "pulled the trigger" and purchased the Beretta A300 Ultima. After advice here and doing my own research, I think this is just what I am looking for.

Im 31 and when I went to the ER for fluids due to some medical conditions that were being negatively impacted by insomnia, I was then baker acted for 48 hours due to insomnia. Yes, insomnia. They told me my inability to sleep made me a danger to myself and others. This was in july. From what I’ve read here, I now need a firearm attorney to earn back the right to own a firearm because of this!?!!

As the title suggests, I'm looking for somewhere to break in a couple of weapons. I've consulted The Google and it's pretty slim pickings in these here parts... Any advice? Thx!

Who knows of central Florida ranges near Orlando/ Lakeland and the general area that allow you to go in and pick up brass? Obviously, in addition to what I shoot.

Quick background, I have made a number of 80% firearms before for personal use because I love building and tinkering with custom builds. In doing so I spent a lot of time researching the legality of pmf and the rules regarding them. As I understand it pmf have always been legal to make on your own and never required to be serialized as long as the are not sold and remain for personal use. There has been a lot happening with the politics around “ghost guns” and pmfs over the last couple of years but as far as I’m aware it still stands that in the state of Florida you can build your own personal unserialized firearms as long as your not producing them for monitary gain and are not in the business of manufacturing firearms.

I recently picked up a p320 because of its modularity and love the myriad of ways you can set the gun up. I’ve been interested in picking up another fcu to have another p320 in a different configuration than my current one as I’m quite happy with how it’s set up. I’ve been browsing places like Florida gun trader, looking for a potential deal, and found a listing of someone wanting to sell a p320 fcu described as a “unserialized custom build”. This to me just screams 80% p320 fcu someone is trying to sell, which I’m not turned away by the “custom build” part of it, it’s a good deal and I can undo anything I don’t like about it or wasn’t done properly, but…. It’s is my understanding that you are not allowed to sell an unserialized pmf even in a private transaction.

I’m not trying to make this a discussion on the legality or politics around unserialized firearms, (personally I don’t care as I find the way some laws are written to be very stupid, that’s a different conversation), but I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this for me. Pointing me to any state or federal legislation that would clear this up. The politics behind guns is an ever changing landscape and I just want to make sure that I didn’t miss a change in the rules at some point bc as far as I’m aware this is not a legal way of selling a pmf, you have to serialize it before sale. Granted people will say it’s a private sale who cares, personally I don’t care if the gun was an 80% or not, what I do care about is the legality of this transaction. I love my dog and really don’t want to give the ATF any reason to come pay me a visit.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/shooting-red-robin-citrus-park-florida/67-4b7a3ec4-83e1-4738-a58c-4654f45477b9

Is there anywhere near FWB/Destin that can cut Glock slides for RMR. I’ve looked online but haven’t been able to find any. Thank you!

If you are walking up to a store or restaurant and see a "NO GUNS ALLOWED" sign, are you going in anyways? Obviously if asked to leave, then you leave, but would you avoid it altogether?

This is something I have been trying to figure out for awhile now. As I'm sure everyone has (hopefully lol), I've read through all of the documentation the state provides about where you can conceal carry your firearm, but it doesn't mention anything about this. For instance, in Texas it specifically says what the law is for this case.bI've asked a couple defense attorneys that I know and got different answers. One of them said if the business owner decides to call the police first before asking you to leave they could have you trespassed, and since you have a weapon, it would be a felony conviction if found guilty. I did some research online and got different answers.

However, I did find this lil article that quotes the police chief of St. Pete "Holloway stressed that the law does not authorize bringing concealed weapons anywhere prohibited by a property owner. He implored those who do not want guns in their establishment to place a sign or sticker at the entrance to avoid becoming “our lowest priority calls that we have here.”. Which makes it sound like it is in fact against the law.

I was just kinda curious about how everyone felt about this and how you personally handle these situations.

So, I tried purchasing a gun like 2 months ago. I got a denial and submitted an appeal and finally received my appeal back that it was non approved, because there was an arrest that was not resolved. It looks like it was just dingus filing on someone’s part, because I was arrested for a VOP, and they put it down as a new charge. Even though it was obvious and the warrant said it was for a VOP, I had to email the Criminal History Records Maintenance in Florida to submit a disposition update.

So I finally did that, and now boom, I have another disqualify that I’m just now hearing about. First of all, I think it’s kind of lame to say nicely that I’m just now hearing about this after I’ve been talking to them for weeks and already submitted an appeal. Can they not list two things that disqualify you at once on your non approval? I feel like I’ve been getting lead along. I haven’t posted the entire process, but I’ve already received four different options of ways to go about this. This particular person I’m emailing with initially told me to get fingerprints and do something else that would have been by mail. I ended up only having to email the records department for free, and they updated me in a week.

Second, I was arrested and charged for domestic battery, but I received adjudication withheld for battery. Not domestic. I’ve never been married, never lived with anyone, and it wasn’t a relative, but how would I prove that with a police report? I mean, that’s literally not the charge that I got on my record. IDK. Does this seem fishy to anyone else, or am I just out of luck.

Also, I hired a lawyer to seal my record, and I find it funny how you can’t seal a domestic violence. 🫠

Moved to Florida from Virginia. I have a concealed permit from Virginia that will expire in November. I travel out of state enough that I would like to get a FL concealed permit for reciprocity. Is my current Virginia permit and Virginia training certificate sufficient for the FL proof requirement or am I going to need to take another certificate class? I also realize that I'll need to get prints made as Virginia does not require that.

I just ordered an ARP online to be shipped to a FFL near me. I have a few firearms I’ve been gifted, but I’ve never bought one myself. I know once I go to pick it up I have to fill out the 4473 and that after that, my background check is run. Is this usually something that happens all at the same time (like within 15-30 min.) and then I can leave with my gun or is this something I have to go fill out and then wait a few days for? Also, my FFL’s business is ran out of his home, so I’m not sure if that makes any difference in terms of timespan on BG check or anything.

Thanks so much in advance, sorry for the stupid question, this is my first time and I couldn’t find any clear answers to this online.

Are these things illegal or not?

Theres no mention of legality in the page and the checkout allows you to choose Florida. I didn’t buy one but I clicked on it because I was curious.

I've gone to him a few times now, the quality has been exceptional and the prices are damn reasonable.

John with Survivor Creek Tactical, runs a small shop that does custom fit holster in sub week (typically) turn around. Based out of Jacksonville FL

https://www.instagram.com/survivorcreektactical

Looking to offload a couple of items through a shop for consignment.

Any recommendations for a shop near the Clearwater area? Thanks.

I hate indoor ranges and my only options within an hour from me are Knights Trail or Cecil Webb. I would like to run drills, get into 3 gun and just overall get more proficient. I know manatee club has 3 gun competitions every first and fourth Saturday but can you practice there? Or is there any ranges in the area?

Has anyone gone to ammo fest? I'd like to get some ammo if the price is right, but would be coming from almost 2 hours away.

Is it worth it? Is there plenty of stock?

Current NJ resident, moving to florida within the next few months.

I recently applied for a FPIC in Jersey, as i didnt think my history would be an issue.

I checked myself into a mental institution for a few days 10 years ago in new jersey (suicidal depression which i no longer suffer from). Recently this came up as an involuntary comittment, apparently because the police were called which led to that stay in the hospital.

So even though i thought it was voluntary, according to the detective I spoke with at my local PD, NJ considered it involuntary on my FPIC background check. I withdrew that FPIC application.

My question is about firearms purchas in Florida: is there a mental health background check in florida for purchase of a firearm that would consider this voluntary hospital stay as involuntary?

Does Florida even do these kinds of checks?

Will I need to go through the prohibitively expensive process of having my mental health records expunged to ever get a firearm in any state?

Sorry for the long post, any help is appreciated. Thank you.

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Saw a post where someone claimed cops in FL are required to fill out paperwork saying a firearm was involved in the traffic stop if you inform, so in this state specifically they hate that. Idk how factual that is. I always drive while carrying appendix, do not print at all, and don't have to contort myself to get my license/registration. Not sure on whether or not my ccw license will pop up in their system but I assume it will.

I haven't been pulled over yet but I've weighed every choice and still don't know what to do. I truly feel like this is a damned if you do damned if you don't situation. Maybe I'm overthinking it. On one hand if you don't inform, then the ccw gets flagged or you print, and it looks suspicious (it is suspicious despite you having no obligation to inform - cops are human, this is understandable). I also don't want to introduce it and then have to deal with some dumb shit like the cop taking it out of my holster, flagging me and disassembling the gun (unlikely but they are allowed to take possession, and there are stories of this happening however true they may be). On the other hand, if you do inform it can just as likely STILL make the cop uneasy, pissed about extra paperwork, or otherwise more aggressive. I personally know cops that are of the belief that citizens shouldn't have any means to defend themselves, and they probably developed this viewpoint because of how much more difficult their jobs are when everyone has a gun. There's also weird particulars, for example I live near a university with vague property boundaries and I've also heard conflicting evidence on whether the Florida statutes permit on body carry in a vehicle through a university.

I'd like to have one plan - inform or don't - for every scenario, but I see significant downsides to both. At this point I'm operating on a guess I'll make at the traffic stop based on the time of day and location, how uneasy the cop is acting, and if this extra information will make them any more or less uneasy. Which is a shitty plan. I need to pick one, stick to it, and accept its downsides.

What do you do?

I love to go trail walking/hiking at my local State Forest. I will usually spend most of my Sunday there doing 6-10 miles. Can I carry a pistol in my backpack? I do not have a CWP. The pistol is only for an absolute emergency. I have seen many wild hogs while hiking, they never bother me but there is always the chance one may be aggressive. When I look it up I cannot really find a straight answer. This is In Clay County FL if that matters. Would it be better to get a backpack carbine, like a Henry .22 or Keltec Sub2000.

No cautionary tale, just write down and save the model and serial number of each or your guns and put it with your important papers. People forget to do this, but it’s part of being a responsible gun owner.