New and waiting for my Florida CCW... - Page 4

semperfi.45 · August 15th, 2008, 08:52 PM

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magnumtrails · August 22nd, 2008, 08:54 PM

Isn't it nice to learn that the State of Florida doesn't issue CCW, But they do issue CCL's. What's the diffence?

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Originally Posted by FloridaPhil

Hi Guys,

First off, THANK YOU to all the existing members of this board for the wealth of information and the good-natured atmosphere here on DefensiveCarry.com. You should be proud of the community you have built here (reminds me a bit of the other board I frequent, XDTalk). I hope in time that I'll have something useful to contribute too.

Anyways, I'm a fairly new gun owner having bought a Springfield XD40 Service in December 07.

Due to a LOT of administrative errors by the State, my Florida CCW has been pending approval since February... yeah, 6 months, but I recently learned over the phone that I have been approved! Yes!

So, I have had quite a learning curve with CCW holsters and belts and now I'm not really sure I want to carry a gun as large as the 4" Service. To put my toe in the water I've ordered a cheapo #5 Uncle Mike's IWB holster and a Galco gun belt. I figure that will let me test the concept of concealed carrying the gun and if it works for me will go for either an M-Tac or a K&D Dakota - otherwise I may be in the market for a smaller carry gun - the wife will just LOVE that!

I'll be sure to post my findings and I look forward to chatting with you all.

Phil

FloridaPhil · August 22nd, 2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by magnumtrails

Isn't it nice to learn that the State of Florida doesn't issue CCW, But they do issue CCL's. What's the diffence?

LOL - yes, you are absolutely right

- I meant CCL, the State is most certainly NOT going to issue me with a CCW - I had to buy that myself.

STILL waiting for my CCL - called the state yesterday and despite what they told me last time, I have NOT yet been approved, my prints are still with the FBI and there is 'nothing they can do to speed it up' - always seems to be the way huh, they mess up and I get to wait.

But, as Mom says "All good things come to those who wait".

Phil

magnumtrails · August 24th, 2008, 07:38 PM

I don't think that the Division of Licensing can hold up issuing a license based on not have a return for FBI. Might want to check State Statute's. I would be very interest in what they would have to say if they heard from your state rep. Please keep me in the loop.

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Originally Posted by FloridaPhil

LOL - yes, you are absolutely right

- I meant CCL, the State is most certainly NOT going to issue me with a CCW - I had to buy that myself.

STILL waiting for my CCL - called the state yesterday and despite what they told me last time, I have NOT yet been approved, my prints are still with the FBI and there is 'nothing they can do to speed it up' - always seems to be the way huh, they mess up and I get to wait.

But, as Mom says "All good things come to those who wait".

Phil

DonnyDon · August 26th, 2008, 04:49 PM

I'm waiting for my FL non-res as well. I'm hoping it will show up within the next week or two.

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DonnyDon Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA/NC Posts: 22	I'm waiting for my FL non-res as well. I'm hoping it will show up within the next week or two.