Florida Concealed License Valid 7 Years

Arisin Wind · June 24th, 2008, 09:13 AM

I always thought it was 5 years but the State's web site says 7. Sounds good to me.

How to Apply - Weapons - Division of Licensing, DOACS

AirForceShooter · June 24th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Charlie signed the extension into law.
Now a permit is 7 years

AFS

Bprepared · June 24th, 2008, 09:28 AM

News to me..;)Nice

retsupt99 · June 24th, 2008, 10:08 AM

I hadn't heard this either...must have been very recent.

My first license was from 2001 to 2006...then my renewal in 2006 was extended until 2011.

Seven years is better than five...but a lifetime permit (like in IN) would certainly be welcomed.

Gotta' love the GunShine State...

Stay armed...and warm, too

...stay safe!

FN1910 · June 24th, 2008, 10:20 AM

Does the FL CWP still substitute for the NICS? I thought that one of the requirements was that it had to be renewed every 5 years to be eligible for NICS replcaement?

LenS · June 24th, 2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FN1910

Does the FL CWP still substitute for the NICS? I thought that one of the requirements was that it had to be renewed every 5 years to be eligible for NICS replcaement?

You are correct, so if the FL CWP "did" qualify in lieu or NICS before, it will NOT qualify for future CWPs. A lot of states went to 5-year renewals for that exact reason when NICS went into effect in 1998.

AlohaNole · June 24th, 2008, 10:51 AM

It used to qualify for an exemption, but not anymore. So, the extension of the permit's valid period won't matter in this case. I guess this will apply to newly-issued licenses and renewals, and not be retroactive to current licenses.

OrlandoDriver · June 24th, 2008, 11:50 AM

Its only 7 yrs if issued on or after June 11,2008

Information About Renewing Your License- Weapons - Division of Licensing, FDACS

David in FL · June 24th, 2008, 12:01 PM

First I'd heard of it too.....

My wife finally got her first ccw last month.....I guess she should have waited another few weeks!

The good news is that my renewal just went in. Nice to know I won't have to worry about that again until 2015! Back in 1990 when I got my first one, it was only good for 3 years....then it moved to 5 years and now to 7, so we continue to make progress. Maybe one day we'll follow the lead of Indiana and have a lifetime permit. That'd be nice!

FN1910 · June 24th, 2008, 12:47 PM

Now in SC we can renew out CWP online so other than the cost it isn't a big deal. I would rather have 4 years and NICS exemption thn 7 years and no exemption but that is just me. Ours is $50 which is less than other states so SC @ $50 and NH @ $20 if SLED will just go ahead and announce reciprocity with the states it is supposed to I will be fine which should be 33-36 states.

June 24th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#1
Arisin Wind Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 208	Florida Concealed License Valid 7 Years I always thought it was 5 years but the State's web site says 7. Sounds good to me. How to Apply - Weapons - Division of Licensing, DOACS __________________ Be not far from me, for trouble is near; For there is none to help. psalm22:11

June 24th, 2008, 09:21 AM	#2
AirForceShooter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,090	Charlie signed the extension into law. Now a permit is 7 years AFS __________________ Gun control is hitting what you aim at

June 24th, 2008, 10:08 AM	#4
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,361	I hadn't heard this either...must have been very recent. My first license was from 2001 to 2006...then my renewal in 2006 was extended until 2011. Seven years is better than five...but a lifetime permit (like in IN) would certainly be welcomed. Gotta' love the GunShine State... Stay armed...and warm, too ...stay safe! __________________ ‘‘Four out of five politicians surveyed prefered unarmed, ignorant peasants.’’ — Unknown Liberals are as American as 'dog dodo' pie...

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June 24th, 2008, 09:28 AM	#3
Bprepared New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The South Posts: 13	News to me..;)Nice

June 24th, 2008, 10:20 AM	#5
FN1910 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SC Posts: 961	Does the FL CWP still substitute for the NICS? I thought that one of the requirements was that it had to be renewed every 5 years to be eligible for NICS replcaement?

June 24th, 2008, 10:51 AM	#7
AlohaNole New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MS Gulf Coast Posts: 11	It used to qualify for an exemption, but not anymore. So, the extension of the permit's valid period won't matter in this case. I guess this will apply to newly-issued licenses and renewals, and not be retroactive to current licenses.

June 24th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#8
OrlandoDriver Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando,florida Posts: 67	Its only 7 yrs if issued on or after June 11,2008 Information About Renewing Your License- Weapons - Division of Licensing, FDACS

June 24th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#9
David in FL Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,538	First I'd heard of it too..... My wife finally got her first ccw last month.....I guess she should have waited another few weeks! The good news is that my renewal just went in. Nice to know I won't have to worry about that again until 2015! Back in 1990 when I got my first one, it was only good for 3 years....then it moved to 5 years and now to 7, so we continue to make progress. Maybe one day we'll follow the lead of Indiana and have a lifetime permit. That'd be nice!

June 24th, 2008, 12:47 PM	#10
FN1910 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SC Posts: 961	Now in SC we can renew out CWP online so other than the cost it isn't a big deal. I would rather have 4 years and NICS exemption thn 7 years and no exemption but that is just me. Ours is $50 which is less than other states so SC @ $50 and NH @ $20 if SLED will just go ahead and announce reciprocity with the states it is supposed to I will be fine which should be 33-36 states.