Across the country and especially here in Florida, it has become a very popular interest for people to want their Florida concealed carry permit. While the reasoning behind each individual’s interest in taking concealed carry classes is likely very different — ranging from self-defense to peace of mind — it is imperative that a person knows what responsible gun ownership is before owning a firearm or enrolling in a concealed carry course.
In today’s blog post, your source for concealed carry classes in the Fort Lauderdale area, Tactical U Firearms Training, will be discussing some of the very basic fundamentals of responsible gun ownership.
Know The Laws In Your Municipality
Owning a gun is a privilege because not everyone can. That being said, there are strict laws and regulations that each municipality or state might have in regard to firearms. The goal of these laws and regulations are to ensure public safety, making it extremely necessary to comply with them.
As a new, or prospective, gun owner it is essential that you familiarize yourself with your state and municipal gun regulations, just as a new driver learns the rules of the road before driving. If you are interested in learning more about the laws and regulations regarding guns here in Florida, click here.
Store Firearms Responsibly
When you aren’t using your firearm it is imperative that it is stored in a safe place, especially if there are children around. Some of the more common ways that people safely store their firearms are in safes, or with trigger locks, restricting people’s abilities to access or use the firearm. Some people even go as far as to securely store their firearms and their ammunition in different locations.
While gun storage may seem pretty black and white, being that you either responsibly store your firearm or not, it is not quite that simple. As you will learn in a concealed carry class there are ways to store your gun safely without losing or restricting the access to your firearm, after all, having a Florida concealed carry permit is all about having easy access to your firearm in the first place. Some might say that responsible storage means taking the magazine out of the gun, while others believe that proper storage simply means placing the firearm in a hidden spot and being hypervigilant to its location at all times. Regardless of how you store your gun, doing so in a safe way is a necessity.
Take A Professional Training Course
The final step to responsible gun ownership is to learn how to properly handle, and fire, your firearm. If you are novice shooter, rather than seeking your Florida concealed carry permit right away, you should instead take a gun safety course and an introduction to firearms course. Here at Tactical U Firearms Training, we offer extensive professional training courses ranging from beginners handgun and rifle courses to concealed carry classes.
If you are serious about owning a firearm it is imperative that you become well versed in your local gun laws, learn to store your firearm safely, as well as take training courses to become more familiar with your firearm. Additionally, we urge you to register for one of our tactical training courses for civilians today to brush up on your firearm handling skills. And as always, please contact us with any questions that you might have about our tactical training courses.