Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today held a media availability to correct widespread misinformation regarding the concealed weapon license program.
Concealed Weapon Licenses
100,000 Florida Concealed Weapon Licenses Expedited for Active Military Members and Veterans
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has expedited 100,000 Florida concealed weapon license applications for active military members and veterans since July 2015. Commissioner Putnam moved to expedite licensees for active military members and veterans in the wake of the 2015 terrorist attacks against military personnel in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
“Florida should be the most military and veteran friendly state in the country,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam. “I’m proud that we have expedited 100,000 concealed weapon license applications for our active military members and veterans.”
Active military personnel who want to apply for a Florida concealed weapon license should include a copy of their Common Access Card or other form of official military identification with their applications when they submit them to the department. The department will also accept a copy of service members’ current orders as proof of active duty status. Honorably discharged veterans should submit a copy of their DD 214 long form with their applications.
There are currently 1.84 million Florida concealed weapon license holders.
Visit FreshFromFlorida.com/CWL to learn more.
Commissioner Adam Putnam Issues Emergency Order
Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Issues Emergency Order Waiving Fee to Replace
Concealed Weapon and Security Guard Licenses Damaged or Lost in Hurricane
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today issued an emergency order to waive the fees to replace Florida concealed weapon licenses and security guard licenses that were lost or destroyed during the hurricane.
“Hurricane Irma devastated Florida, and the last thing someone needs to worry about is paying a fee to have their concealed weapon license or security guard license replaced,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam.
Consumers who wish to request a replacement concealed weapon or security guard license must submit a statement to the department explaining that their license was lost, damaged or stolen. This statement must be notarized.
Requests for replacement concealed weapon licenses should be mailed to: The Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 6387, Tallahassee, Fla., 32314-6387. Requests for replacement security guard licenses should be mailed to: The Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 5767, Tallahassee, Fla., 32314-5767.
For more information on Florida concealed weapon and security guard licenses, visit FreshFromFlorida.com/CWL.
Commissioner Adam Putnam to Make Announcement Regarding Florida Concealed Weapon Licenses for Service Members and Veterans
MEDIA ADVISORY
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam will make an announcement regarding Florida concealed weapon licenses for service members and veterans in Tallahassee and Panama City.
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: National Guard Armory
1225 Easterwood Dr.
Tallahassee, Fla. 32311
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Time: 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: National Guard Armory
3121 Lisenby Ave
Panama City, Fla. 32405
Commissioner Putnam and Tax Collector to Make Announcement Regarding Florida Concealed Weapon Licenses
MEDIA ADVISORY
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam will be joined by Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas tomorrow in Clearwater, Fla. to make an announcement regarding concealed weapon licenses.
Event: Press event regarding concealed weapon licenses
Date: Thursday, June 29, 2017
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office
315 Court St., 4th Floor
Clearwater, Florida 33756
