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General News June 26, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 26, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 26, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

30a News June 26, 2023

WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE ANNOUNCES NEW FIRE CHIEF

Walton County Fire Rescue, the primary provider of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the largest fire suppression agency north of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County, is proud to announce Chief Austin Pugh as the department’s new fire chief. Chief Pugh, 42, is a career public safety professional, serving the Florida panhandle for over 20 years. He began his career as an EMT with Holmes County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in 2001 before accepting a position with Walton County EMS in November that same year. Chief Pugh played an integral role in the creation of Walton County Fire Rescue, which was officially established in 2005, serving in numerous positions. Pugh worked as a firefighter-paramedic for several years before promoting through the ranks as a lieutenant, battalion chief, training chief, and assistant chief of operations. During his tenure, Chief Pugh governed in several leadership positions within the Local 4413 Union, ultimately acting as union president from 2013 to 2015. While in various positions in the agency, he has served on a variety of committees dealing with labor management, policy and procedures, and capital improvement. He also assisted in the development of the first comprehensive training plan for Walton County Fire Rescue. An alumnus of the National Fire Academy, Pugh holds a degree in fire administration as well as several state certifications. He has also worked as an adjunct instructor for Northwest State Florida’s fire academy. “I am proud to announce Chief Austin Pugh as Walton County... Read More

General News June 26, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 26, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 26, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 26, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 26, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More

General News June 26, 2023

Florida Will Soon Be A Constitutional Carry State

What is the Benefit of Obtaining or Renewing A Concealed Weapons License? While Florida is a constitutional carry state as of July 1st, there are still a couple of benefits for Floridians who choose to obtain a concealed weapons license. Florida House Bill 543 signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 3, 2023, removes the requirement for having a concealed firearm license to carry a concealed firearm in Florida. However, the criteria for being eligible to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license in Florida did not change. The criteria for eligibility are outlined in Section 790.06, F.S., the only change is there is no longer a requirement to complete training or pay a licensing fee. Additionally, HB 543 did not make any changes to the list of prohibited places to carry. You can find the list of prohibited places in Section 790.06(12), F.S. For those eligible to carry a concealed weapon, there are a couple of benefits for applying for or renewing a Concealed Weapon License: – The three-day waiting period for purchasing a firearm in Florida does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License holders. This is due to a background check having already been conducted for license holders. – Florida Concealed Weapon License Holders can conceal carry in the states who reciprocate with Florida, based on each state’s specific reciprocity agreement. In Bay County, individuals who would like to make an application for a concealed weapon license or renew their Florida... Read More