Florida Concealed Carry Law Blog

I Thought I Was Going to Die...

On December 18 of 2019 Laura decided to go shopping at her local Walmart in Lakeland Florida. Everything about her trip to Walmart seemed normal until Laura noticed that a strange man was following he... ...more

Real Life Stories

January 04, 2023•6 min read

Look At Your Wife While I Shoot Her...

Look at your wife so that when I kill you you will be looking at each other when you go to heaven. Orlando thought these would be the last words he would ever hear as he knelt on the ground of his d... ...more

Real Life Stories

December 21, 2022•6 min read

Violent Robbery At A Car Dealership

Tom owns a small auto repair and car dealership in Tampa, FL. One night, he was in the shop working on a vehicle when he noticed the headlights of one of his vehicles on in the parking lot. Tom though... ...more

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October 12, 2022•6 min read

Nikolas Cruz Pleads Guilty to Killing 17 in Parkland School Shooting

On February 14th, 2018 Nikolas Cruz walked into the Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school with a semi-automatic AR-15 on a mission to kill as many people as possible… The rampage lasted for over 7 mi... ...more

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June 21, 2022•2 min read

Nikolas Cruz Pleads Guilty to Killing 17 in Parkland School Shooting

A Gunman Walked Into My Church…

I ran into the children's building of my church "LOCK THE DOORS! Tell the children to lay on the floor! A man has a gun!!" Then my heart sank to the floor as I thought "this entire wall is made out of... ...more

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May 03, 2022•3 min read

Florida Man Shoots Himself And His Friend In A Horrific Gun Range Accident

When I woke up this morning, I discovered an email from a fellow Sheepdog about two men shot at a gun range in Florida. The incident occurred a few years ago, but the lesson we can learn is highly r... ...more

Real Life Stories

April 27, 2022•4 min read

Florida Man Shoots Himself And His Friend In A Horrific Gun Range Accident

Naomi Irion's Body Was Found In A Rural Gravesite In Nevada

On March 12th, Naomi was sitting in her vehicle in the middle of a Walmart parking lot waiting for a shuttle to pick her up and bring her to work. At approximately 5:25 am surveillance footage captur... ...more

Real Life Stories

April 12, 2022•5 min read

Naomi Irion's Body Was Found In A Rural Gravesite In Nevada

I Love You...We Should Be Together...

After about a year of living in her new home Marie was approached by a man who asked if he could take her out on a date. Marie politely responded that she was not interested in dating at this time. Fo... ...more

Real Life Stories

April 10, 2022•8 min read

The Shocking Reason A Florida Woman Was Tased By Police...

"Drop the knife…. Drop the knife…." Shocking bodycam footage shows the moment a crazed woman high on meth violently fell to the ground after being tased by police. You're probably wondering if this ... ...more

Real Life Stories

April 08, 2022•2 min read

The Shocking Reason A Florida Woman Was Tased By Police...

El Paso Texas Mass Shooting Kills 22 People

On August 3, 2019, a 21-year-old man entered a Walmart in El Paso, TX, and opened fire, killing 22 people and injuring two dozen others. What I find fascinating about this shooting is that it happen... ...more

Real Life Stories

January 19, 2022•3 min read

El Paso Texas Mass Shooting Kills 22 People

Almost Murdered In Tampa...REAL STORY

On December 3rd LaSawn was on her way home from work… Everything about her drive seemed normal… That is until she pulled up to a stop sign in Temple Terrence… LaShawn noticed a man exit the bushe... ...more

Real Life Stories

January 06, 2022•4 min read

I'm sooooo excited...

Today is the day you’ve been waiting for… Yesterday we received cases and cases of my brand new book… Florida Concealed Carry Shoot or Don’t Shoot… Tiffany and I have spent the day autographing c... ...more

Real Life Stories

December 17, 2021•1 min read

He’s stealing my car… [Huge Mistake]

You guys probably know that one of my favorite questions to ask is… Why do you want to carry a gun? I love the crazy stories that I hear from my students… Recently I asked this question to a you... ...more

Real Life Stories

December 14, 2021•5 min read

WTF...Get Out of My Car...

In February 2021 three men were arrested for a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred in Seminole county Florida. These three men allegedly targeted vehicles parked at a local nature trail, park, g... ...more

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August 09, 2021•7 min read

Get Out of My House!!!

On Tuesday April 13th 2021, a couple in Winter Haven received an unexpected surprise when a 26 year old man, Dominique Rashad Rogers, walked into their home uninvited. According to the police report D... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•7 min read

The Worst Day of My Life...

I've said it before and I'll say it again, nobody ever thinks they need a gun until they need a gun. Yesterday in Valrico, literally about a block away from my house, a mother experienced the worst th... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•8 min read

You Need a Different Boyfriend!

This has got to be one of the funniest shoot or don’t shoot scenarios in this book. On June 4th 2014, Olivia was arriving home after a long day at work. When she unlocked her door and attempted to p... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•4 min read

I Looked for the Sharpest Knife I Could Find...

What would you do if someone followed you home, climbed through your window and launched into a violent attack? On April 26th 2021, a mother and her teenage daughter were spending some time together... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•7 min read

I Looked for the Sharpest Knife I Could Find...

I Chased Him Down The Road [Huge Mistake]

As most of you know I love to ask my students why they want to get a Florida concealed weapons permit. One of the most common reasons is that the student was recently the victim of a burglary. As if a... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•7 min read

I Chased Him Down The Road [Huge Mistake]

**I’ll Beat the Sh*t Out of You Next...**

Is it legal to pull out a gun and threaten to shoot somebody just because they are walking towards you aggressively? Last night I had a dentist, whose name is Norm, in my concealed carry class who sh... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•6 min read

Run MJ! He’s Trying to Steal You..

What would you do if someone attempted to kidnap your three year son? As a parent imagining one of my children being abducted sends chills down my spin. However for Cassandra this was a real life stor... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•8 min read

The Bucs Suck...(Real Life Shooting)

As most of you know I believe that high emotion moments are the most dangerous situation you can find yourself in. Sports seem to be one area where people can get highly emotional extremely fast. On... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•6 min read

Move Your F@cking Car…

It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and Nick was heading to a friend's house for a BBQ. Nick was planning to spend the day eating good food, swimming in the pool and spending time with his friends a... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•6 min read

When Emotions Are High, Logic Is Low...

On September 26 2020, hundreds of Black Lives Matter protestors flooded the streets of St Petersburg Florida to protest a grand jury decision not to indict the officers involved in the death of Breonn... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 09, 2021•5 min read

You Mean, what I dontesh iub...

In January 2021, a man decided to walk around his apartment complex, knocking on doors holding a pistol in his hand. I personally believe this man was intoxicated or has a mental condition, because he... ...more

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August 09, 2021•8 min read

Unlock the Door, I Need to Help Your Mommy..

On November 9, 2019, Amy was pulling into Publix grocery store with her 4-year-old daughter. She parked in an empty parking space and opened the door to exit the vehicle. This is when she noticed a tr... ...more

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August 09, 2021•6 min read

Unlock the Door, I Need to Help Your Mommy..

Amy Was Trapped In Her Car...

On February 4, 2016, Amy decided to go grocery shopping after getting off work early. Amy always preferred to shop in the evening when the stores were less crowded. On her way home, she noticed a str... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 06, 2021•4 min read

This Is A MASSIVE Overreaction...

"I live in a nice neighborhood in North Tampa. In the evening, I like to go for a walk on our community trail. If I was walking down the path and noticed a man charging me, could I shoot him?" she ask... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 06, 2021•4 min read

Is It Legal to Defend Your Business from Looters In Florida?

In April of 1992, violent riots erupted in Los Angeles following the acquittal of four LAPD officers in the beating of Rodney King. For six days, thousands of people rioted in streets. Violence, cha... ...more

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August 05, 2021•6 min read

Is It Legal to Defend Your Business from Looters In Florida?

Florida Man Shoots 17-Year-Old on Motorcycle

On August 26, 2019, a large group of motorcycles decided to create a rolling roadblock on U.S. 19 in Tarpon Springs, FL, while other members of the group performed stunts on the road. One driver in a... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 05, 2021•4 min read

Florida Man Shoots 17-Year-Old on Motorcycle

You’re Choking Me...

In February 2020, Jeff received a notification on his phone that an individual was requesting a ride. Jeff had been an independent driver for Uber for a few months and enjoyed the freedom this new job... ...more

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August 05, 2021•6 min read

Shocking Way to Stop an Armed Robbery

Have ever heard the term, "fake it until you make it". I'm not telling you to rush out and buy a Lamborghini and pretend you're a successful entrepreneur, but in this blog, we're going to talk about a... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 05, 2021•2 min read

$80,000 to Prove His Innocence, After a Self Defense Shooting

On September 4, 2012, I received a phone call from my best friend's wife at 11:30 at night. It wasn't that. You have a sick mind. I woke up, saw that it was her, and hung up because I'm not answering ... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 05, 2021•3 min read

$80,000 to Prove His Innocence, After a Self Defense Shooting

Protestors Smashing Windows in Neighborhoods

On February 2, 2020, Alvin Cole, a 17-year-old young man, was shot and killed outside of the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, WI. Prior to the shooting, Cole and his friends got into a heated argument wit... ...more

Real Life Stories

August 03, 2021•6 min read

Protestors Smashing Windows in Neighborhoods

Protestors Are Attacking People At A Restaurant

All across the country, protests and riots have been occurring for months. Now, these mostly peaceful protesters have decided that they're not getting enough attention by rioting, burning down buildin... ...more

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August 03, 2021•4 min read

Protestors Are Attacking People At A Restaurant

The El Paso Mass Shooting

Real Life Stories

July 30, 2021•3 min read

The Wolf Followed Two Women Home and What Happens Next Will Shock You

What would you do if someone followed you home, climbed through your window, and launched into a violent attack? ...more

Real Life Stories

July 22, 2021•6 min read

The Wolf Followed Two Women Home and What Happens Next Will Shock You

Violent Dog Abuser in Tampa FL

Real Life Stories

April 27, 2021•6 min read

Florida Man Hears an Intruder and Shoots His Wife

Recently a man in Stuart, Florida. Heard a strange noise outside of his bedroom door. He immediately jumped out of bed, grabbed his home defense pistol, and opened fire. Unfortunately, this man soon d... ...more

Real Life Stories

April 27, 2021•4 min read