Florida's State Mandate
Florida Statute 790.06(2)(h) specifically requires live-fire instruction as part of the training course that qualifies for the CWL. A classroom-only online course — regardless of how comprehensive the classroom content is — does not satisfy this requirement. USS Academy's hybrid model complies by delivering the classroom portion online for student convenience while requiring the live-fire component to be completed in person at a Florida partner range.
How It Works
Step 1. Enroll
Sign up for the hybrid class and receive online classroom credentials.
Step 2. Complete Online Classroom
Self-paced classroom instruction covering Florida law, safety, mechanics, and scenario awareness.
Step 3. Schedule Range Day
Coordinate a range day at a USS Academy partner range with live-fire qualification.
Step 4. Attend Range Day
Arrive for a range safety brief and instructor-supervised live-fire qualification.
Step 5. Certificate Issued
State-approved Certificate of Completion issued same day as the range session.
Step 6. FDACS Application
Submit your Florida CWL application through FDACS or a county tax collector.
Online Classroom with In-Person Live-Fire at USS Academy
USS Academy's program covering online classroom with in-person live-fire is part of a complete Florida firearms training curriculum built over 27 years and refined across more than 29,000 students. Every class is in-person. Every class with a CWP component includes live-fire range qualification. Every class is taught by certified instructors with real credentials and operational field experience.
Our instructor roster includes Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, U.S. Marine Corps instructors, NRA Instructors, USCCA Instructors, and Florida Class K License holders. Classes are structured to serve students at every experience level, from first-time shooters through experienced carriers and veterans. Students leave with the skills, knowledge, and, where applicable, state-approved certification they need.
What the Class Covers
Every Florida-relevant program covers the same core curriculum components in different proportions depending on the specific class focus.
Florida Law
Statute 790, Statute 776 justifiable use of force, reciprocity, carry zones, prohibited places, stand your ground, castle doctrine.
Firearm Safety
Four universal rules, safe storage, vehicle transport, family-in-home considerations.
Handling & Mechanics
Grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, reholstering, malfunction clearing.
Live-Fire Qualification
Range safety brief, instructor-supervised live-fire, state-required minimum competency.
Scenario Awareness
Home defense, public carry thinking, decision-making under stress.
Permit Application
How to submit your Florida CWL application through FDACS or a county tax collector's office.
Designed for Every Learner
USS Academy programs are built for every learner. First-time shooters enroll regularly and are taught patiently. Experienced gun owners enroll because they need the formal state-required certificate for their Florida CWL application. Military veterans and law enforcement officers enroll to meet Florida's specific certification requirement. Women make up a significant portion of our students, and we run select sessions under female-led instruction. See Women's Concealed Carry for details.
Families enroll together, couples enroll together, and friend groups and workplace colleagues regularly share a class. Group pricing applies at 6 or more students, and private group sessions can be scheduled for 10 or more.
Operating Standards That Don't Bend
USS Academy has built its reputation on consistent standards maintained regardless of class size or schedule pressure.
- 27 years of operation. 29,000+ students trained since 1997.
- Certified instructors. LE Firearms Instructors, USMC, NRA, USCCA, Florida Class K.
- Live-fire on-range. Licensed, insured partner range with instructor supervision at every firing position.
- Same-day state-approved certificate. Accepted by FDACS across all 67 Florida counties.
- Capped class sizes. Sessions cap at 35 students so every student gets range time.
- Rental firearms available. Not yet a gun owner? Call ahead and we arrange rental.
What to Expect on Class Day
Location: Classes are held at USS Academy's primary partner range, 595 Donovan Crews Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34773. Additional Orlando-area partner ranges activate seasonally for capacity.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours including classroom, safety brief, live-fire qualification, and certificate issuance.
What to Bring: Valid photo ID. Your own handgun and ammunition (rental available on request). Eye and ear protection (loaners available). Water, closed-toe shoes, sleeved shirt.
Scheduling: Classes run weekly. See the calendar or call 407-305-8335.
Continue Your Training
USS Academy offers a full curriculum before and after the core CWP/CCW program.
CWP Class Orlando
See CWP Class Orlando.
CCW Class Central Florida
Gun Safety Class
See Gun Safety Class.
Women's Concealed Carry
Firearms Training
Service Areas
See Service Areas.
Enroll in the Hybrid CWP Class
Complete classroom online, qualify in person. State-approved certificate same day as range.
Enroll Now →Call 407-305-8335 | Text 321-878-8089