ERML's CCW and Safety Class

Scheduled classes in 2012:
  - January 21st
  - March 17th
  - May 19th
  - July 21st
  - September 15th
8:00AM to 4:30PM

Class Outline ...

  1. Basic Firearms Safety.
  2. Sight Alignment, Target Acquisition, Grip and Shooting Positions.
  3. Best practice methods
    1. How to practice safely
    2. Why practice is crucial
  4. Which handgun is best for you?
    1. Revolver
    2. Semi-automatic
    3. Our list of preferred types and manufactures
  5. Can you live safely in a dangerous world?
  6. Different methods of concealed carry
  7. Is deadly force ever justifiable?
    1. Protection of yourself and loved ones
    2. Concealed carry law as presented by a local attorney
  8. 50 to 70 rounds of shooting under direct supervision
    1. Slow fire
    2. Multiple aim points
    3. Hints and tips
  9. Graduation and presentation of certificates

Note: The certificate that you will receive after completion of this class will satisfy the safety class requirements to obtain a concealed weapons permit throughout the state of Florida. Applications will be provided.


Cost: $75.00

We provide: Firearms and ammunition
You must provide: eye and hearing protection

Participation by convicted felons or those restricted by law from firearm ownership/use is strictly prohibited.


>> You must REGISTER for the class ahead of time.
>> Class size is limited to 20 participants.
>> A liability waver will be required. You can execute the ERML Liability Release and bring it with you to you class.

The class portion of the training will be held at:
The New Pace Fire Dept.
4773 Pace Patriot Boulevard
Pace, Florida 32571
Click here for a Google Map of Location


To Register:
Send an email to to education@erml.org with the following information:
>> Your full name (as shown on your driver's license)
>> Date of birth
>> Phone number
>> Email address (if applicable)

If you have any questions concerning the CCW class or registration, please contact Sandra Roberts at 850-994-3204 or Butch Chappa at 850-332-5200 or send an email to education@erml.org.


Supporting Documentation
The CCW PowerPoint presentation is used during the classroom portion of the class.
-- Click here to get the PPT file (6.8 MB).
-- Click here to get the smaller PDF version of the slides (2.2 MB)
-- A video file titled "Tuck in your Shirt" is also part of the presentation.
    Click here to view the video (1.2 MB)

This 2005 FL Statues for self defense are presented here for your use.

The class requires you to submit an ERML Liability Release before your allowed to participate in the class.

CCW

Interesting Links

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US Concealed Carry Clothiers

USCCA
US Concealed Carry Association

FL CCW
Florida Department.of Agriculture CCW Office

Real Gunfighter Lance Thomas on Justice Files

CCW Application in Fort Walton Beach
You can apply for your CCW directly from the Fort Walton Regional Office of the Dept of Agriculture. Call 850-833-9146 for an appointment.  The address is 212 Eglin Pkwy SE, Suite A, Fort Walton Beach, FL. You must bring a photo I.D., and one of the following:
    1) a copy of gun safety course certificate; or
    2) copy of current military I.D.; or
    3) copy of DD-214.
The office will process the fingerprints and photograph.  The application will be done online in the office during the appointment. From what we've heard, the turnaround for getting your CCW this way is significantly faster than mailing the application.