“You bring the effort, we’ll deliver the results”

Neal Croft

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Whether you are a beginner or advanced shooter, we invite everyone to participate in our gun safety, concealed carry, and personal defense firearms training classes.

FL Concealed Carry & USCCA Basic Handgun
Range Time – Private Instruction
Women’s Basic PIstol

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E-Learning Courses

Real Estate Agents face unique risks, unlike those in other professions, simply due to the nature of the job.

This 2-Hour ONLINE, video on demand course covers with strategies to keep both you and your clients safe! Watch at your convenience – available 24/7 in a self paced format!

We will cover the finer points of tuning into your environment through situational awareness, helping you avoid a potentially violent encounter, and what to do if you find yourself in a self-defense situation.

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Interested in gaining some knowledge BEFORE you take a Concealed Carry Class?

Then this is the class for you.

Video-On-Demand delivery means you can watch it on any internet connected device when it is most convenient for you.

Come to class prepared to learn, with the basic knowledge any gun owner should have.

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Are you a responsible gun owner… or just a gun owner?

Every day at the range we witness people who don’t know even the most basic fundamentals firearm ownership, the law, or proper transport of a firearm.

There’s no such thing as a gun “accident”.

If you own a firearm, you should watch this quick video.

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If you own a firearm, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to know more than just how to use it.

From proper firearm safety to understanding the use of lethal force and what constitutes self defense, ignorance of the law is no defense.

Taking a Concealed Carry Class, even if you never intend to carry a firearm on your person, is a great idea for ANY firearms owner and their family.

Want to know why? Watch this quick video…

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All Firearm Classes are NOT Created Equal…

You’ve got Firearm Instructors by the dozens when you search for one on Google.

So, how do you know which one to choose?

Where do you start?

Here are some thought provoking questions and answers to help make the decision easier!

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About Us

At SheepDog Tactical, LLC we offer a stress free environment for the first time shooters and keep out classes small so everyone receives the one-on-one coaching they need to hone and develop their shooting skills.

Our Belief

You fight how you train. If you expect to improve your shooting skills, you must continue to practice and further your education.

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Our troops, law enforcement, and first responders.

Frequently Asked Questions

SheepDog Tactical, LLC has a Federal Firearms License (FFL) with many popular online firearms retailers. If you don’t see our listing on your retailer’s website, please notify us and we will send them a copy of our FFL license so you can receive your firearm through us. We perform the legally required transfer services for you to receive your online purchased firearms. Ordering a Firearm Online:

  • Purchase your firearm from the online retailer of your choice
  • At checkout, select “SheepDog Tactical, LLC” as your FFL (If we are not in their FFL directory, complete the purchase, notify us of the order number and send the contact information to us so we can forward a copy of our FFL to complete your order)
  • Contact us at [email protected] or 386-208-9502 for any questions
  • At pick up time, go through the criminal background check and complete the BATF Form 4473

FEES:

$25 per transfer for all handguns and long guns. If transferring multiple firearms on same day, it will be $25 for the first firearm and $15 for each additional firearms transferred. **All transferees MUST complete a criminal background check to receive your firearms. All transferees MUST complete the BATF form 4473 at time of pick up. * All transfers are done by appointment ONLY.

Take a copy of the USCCA Basic Handgun certificate along with your state issued driver’s license or identification card and make an appointment at one of the Tax Collectors Offices that is participating in the processing of the Concealed Weapons Licenses. Every County in the State of Florida is required to process applications but only designated locations in each county can process it. Since this is a state license, you can process your application in any county and at any participating location.

Yes, new shooters don’t usually have bad habits. The Concealed Carry Course covers safety, shooting fundamentals, and the operation of the handgun. Once you complete the course, you will leave with knowledge of the basics of pistol shooting and safety. Intermediate and Advanced classes have individual requirements based on the training level.

The Florida Concealed Weapon License is valid for 7 years. You will be notified by the State of Florida approximately 90 days prior to the renewal date.

Approximately 90 Days prior to the expiration of your license, you will receive a renewal form and instructions in the mail. Upon reaching your expiration date, you may no longer carry. However, the State of Florida will allow you to renew up to six months past your expiration without re-applying for your license again.

Yes, you must pay attention during training and be physically capable of safely firing your gun. If you display unsafe or haphazard tendencies while handling firearms during the training, you may be asked to leave the class.

1. Add your gun to the shopping cart

2. Enter “SheepDog Tactical, LLC” as the preferred FFL

3. Click add to cart

4. Proceed to checkout

5. At pick up time, go through the criminal background check and complete the BATF Form 4473

Anyone may take the class including those who reside in other states and foreign nationals. Students under the age of 21 (as young as 13) can take the class provided they meet certain requirements. Call us for details. To apply for your State of Florida Concealed Weapons License, the basic requirements are that you must be at least 21, a permanent U.S. resident, and pass the State of Florida background check.

Your driver’s license or State-Issued ID. Your pistol (if you own one) and 50 rounds of ammunition. Eye and ear protection is required on the range (eye and ear protection is provided if needed). If you already own a hand gun, please bring it to the class. If you do not own one, we will rent you a gun and sell you ammo for your CCW class. Please leave all firearms (unloaded) and ammunition In your vehicle as we won’t need them until we go to the live fire range.

See the states that are reciprocal with Florida. This can change so be sure your information is up to date before traveling. The ultimate authority is the Florida Department of Agriculture which maintains an up to date reciprocity listing at all times. You can check the State of Florida HERE.

Having a CCW and carrying a loaded gun is a great responsibility that should not be taken lightly. Just remember, a firearm is a tool of last resort and should only be used to protect your life or the life of someone else. By carrying concealed, you have the means to protect life and take life. If you cannot accept this responsibility, you should not carry a handgun.

It is important to realize that although Florida has passed medical marijuana legislation legalizing the use of marijuana for some people, the Federal Government still considers marijuana a controlled substance. Should you decide to use marijuana under a lawful prescription, you should realize that you will be giving up your right to carry, own, ship, transport, receive or in anyway possess a firearm under Federal Law.