Directions from Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Mary Ester:

  • Drive on Hwy 98 West to Fort Walton Beach

  • Hwy 98 turns into Miracle Strip Pkwy

  • Take left onto Eglin Pkwy go 1/4 mile

  • Dept of Agriculture Building on left hand side white building  across from Historical
    Park site  on 212 Eglin Pkwy SE

  • There are no signs on building.  Walk in through big front doors and enter through
    first door on left.
Dept of Agriculture is directly across
Escambia County     Pensacola, Florida            Call (850) CONCEAL / 266-2325
Steps to get you Florida Concealed Weapons License

  • Step 1. Receive you firearms training certificate by completing your training with Capt Ron.

  • Step 2.  Call the Dept of Agriculture in Fort Walton Beach at (850) 833-9146 and make an
    appointment to go there in person and get your license.  You NEED to have an appointment, they do
    NOT accept walk-ins.  Appointments are usually 2-3 weeks out from the time you call to make them.  
    You may make the appointment prior to taking the class if you believe you will complete the class
    before your appointment date.

  • Step 3.  On the day of your appointment, bring the original or copy of your certificate of firearms
    training and a Check or Money Order for $117.00 ($75 license fee + $42 FBI back ground check).
           They do NOT accept cash or credit card.

     
 Do NOT be late for your appointment!  
The entire application process only takes 25 minutes and they schedule a person every 30 minutes. The
dept of Agriculture will take your photo, prints, and application on computer all during your visit.  You only
need to bring a copy of your training certificate and the check or money order for the license.  You will
normally receive your license in the mail within 5-7 days.  If you choose to do your application by snail
mail then it may take up to 3-6 months to receive it back. If you choose to mail your application in you will
also have to send in your own photo and set of prints from the sheriff's office as well as having your paper
application notarized.