Tactical U offers 2-hour and 4-hour private CCW certification courses in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Stephen Cohen has been certifying concealed carry permit holders in South Florida since 2010. Courses are available at Founders Shooting Club in Fort Lauderdale, depending on course type and scheduling. You get qualified for your Florida Concealed Weapon License and you get real instruction on how to carry responsibly and stay on the right side of the law.
Since July 1, 2023, qualifying adults may carry a concealed firearm in Florida without a license. Eligibility and location restrictions still apply. A Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License can still be useful, but it does not replace training or legal judgment.
A Florida Concealed Weapon License gives you:
A license does not guarantee legality in every location or situation. Check FDACS and the law of each destination state before carrying or traveling with a firearm.
Both courses include live-fire instruction and training documentation for a Florida CWL application. FDACS determines whether an applicant meets all licensing requirements. Course content includes:
The 4-hour course goes deeper on decision-making, defensive scenarios, and drawing from concealment.
After the course, Stephen Cohen provides a training certificate that documents firearm competency. Apply through FDACS online, in person, or by mail. Required materials vary by application method; follow FDACS’s current photo, fingerprint, identification, training-document, and fee instructions. FDACS has up to 90 days after receiving a complete application to issue or deny a license.
4-hour private CCW certification: $800 + merchant fees
2-hour private or small group CCW certification: call (954) 637-2115 for current pricing
Is this class for first-time shooters?
The 4-hour course works for all experience levels. If you have never fired a handgun, call us first to discuss whether a fundamentals session before certification makes sense for you. Check out some other Fort Lauderdale firearm classes here.
Does this qualify me for a Florida CWL?
Each course includes live-fire instruction and a training certificate documenting firearm competency. FDACS decides whether the applicant meets all licensing requirements.
Does my Florida CWL work in other states?
Florida licenses are recognized by some states, but rules and restrictions vary. Check FDACS’s current reciprocity list and the destination state’s authorities before traveling.
Can I take this class if I am not a Florida resident?
FDACS accepts applications from qualified U.S. residents. Reciprocity treatment may differ for nonresident Florida license holders, so check FDACS and destination-state rules. Call (954) 637-2115 to discuss the training before booking.
Where is the CCW training held?
– Founders Shooting Club, 5320 Powerline Rd Suite 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Depending on course type and scheduling.
Private sessions are scheduled by appointment. Call (954) 637-2115 or use the form below to schedule. If you want one on one range work beyond the qualification, see our private handgun training in Fort Lauderdale.
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Students north of Broward can review the West Palm Beach concealed carry class page for the Palm Beach County CWL and handgun training path.
