CCW Permits on The Rise

Noticed a big increase in ccw permits last couple months anybody know why?

2011

Dec - 29,720

2012

Jan - 47,256

Feb - 53,835

Source: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/stats/cw_app_dist.pdf

Just a guess, but it was widely reported that November and December 2011 both broke all time records for firearm sales nationwide. Many people gave and /or received a gun for Christmas. It would follow that a lot of new gun owners are applying for permits to carry.

With so many reality shows dedicated to guns and survival its no surprise. Just look around and watch all the famous people around you since dancing with stars aired

Fear of a government (regardless of party) that seems hell-bent on banning all guns.

Fla. speeding up concealed weapon permit renewals

The Associated Press



Florida is speeding up the process for renewing concealed weapons permits to meet a growing demand from gun owners.


Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam was on hand at his Fort Walton Beach office on Tuesday to announce the new process.

It's one of eight regional offices across Florida where license holders can obtain same-day renewals.

The FAST Track service will help the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services meet increased demand for concealed weapons and firearms permits.

The department last month distributed a record 53,835 applications for concealed weapons permits.

To use the new service, license holders must call to schedule appointments and bring unsigned applications and checks or money orders to pay their fees.

Staffers will notarize their signatures and take their photographs at no additional charge.

Source: Associated Press (March 28)

http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/RegionalRenewalServiceWeb.pdf

March - 52,712

Source: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/stats/cw_app_dist.pdf

Arizona becoming 2nd amendment haven

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/s...-bill-passes-senate-and-goes-to-governor.aspx

Almost like someone over there read my signature, lol!

Wow! December set a record for CCW Permits Distributed - 61,131

Reference: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/stats/cw_app_dist.pdf

77zach said:

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/s...-bill-passes-senate-and-goes-to-governor.aspx

Almost like someone over there read my signature, lol!

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Nope. Since she signed Constitutional Carry to get herself elected, Gov. Brewer has vetoed every pro-gun bill that's hit her desk, including that one.

Applications or Permits?

seminoles1999 said:

Wow! December set a record for CCW Permits Distributed - 61,131

Reference: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/stats/cw_app_dist.pdf

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The webpage you linked to says "Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Applications Distributed", surely not the same as licenses granted?

spacecoast321 said:

The webpage you linked to says "Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Applications Distributed", surely not the same as licenses granted?

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That's exactly what he said....

Here is the link for total licenses by type: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/stats/Number_of_Licensees_By_Type.pdf

And the summary: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/stats/cw_monthly.pdf

Any number of other can be found here: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/reports.html

Wow! Florida breaks another record

January - 120,340

seminoles1999 said:

Wow! Florida breaks another record

January - 120,340

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That's weird, according to Pam Bondi, every Floridian is carrying at all times already.

http://www.allnineyards.com/2012/10/florida-ag-says-carrying-a-gun-is-always-presumably-a-crime/