ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN · COURSE ACCESS BEGINS FEBRUARY 15, 2027
COURSE LOGINStudents may enroll and pay today to reserve a seat. Online course access begins February 15, 2027, and you get 90 days of access, through May 16, 2027.
HARD CANDY SELF DEFENSE® PRESENTS
FLORIDA WOMEN'SCONCEALED CARRYCOURSE
CARRY LEGALLY. CARRY CONFIDENTLY. TAUGHT BY A WOMAN, FOR WOMEN.
1.5 hour online certification course covering Florida gun laws with Antonia Mack — NRA Certified Instructor and U.S. Navy Veteran - plus live-fire qualification to apply for the Florida Concealed Carry License.
INCLUDES A FREE TRAINING PISTOL + TWO TARGETS
Florida law requires live fire in the instructor's physical presence for qualifying instructor-taught training under s. 790.06(2)(h), F.S.
This course is designed to meet the firearm-competence training requirement of s. 790.06(2)(h), F.S., including live fire in your instructor's physical presence. Range fees not included.
KNOW THE LAW COLD
Stand Your Ground, castle doctrine, where you can and cannot carry, and exactly what happens after you defend yourself.
TRAIN AT YOUR OWN PACE
A clear, straightforward online classroom where no question is too basic & you never feel rushed.
LEAVE ON RANGE DAY CERTIFIED
Finish the online course, print your certificate, complete your live-fire qualification & apply for your Florida Concealed Weapons License.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full online classroom — 3 modules, 12 subsections, about 1.5 hours
- 90 days of access — February 15, 2027 – May 16, 2027
- FREE training pistol shipped after registration
- FREE two practice targets shipped after registration
- Printable Online Training Completion Certificate
- Live-fire qualification observed by a certified instructor (3rd Saturday monthly)
- Official course certification unlocked with your instructor's qualification code
- Progress saved automatically — learn at your pace on any device
FREE TRAINING PISTOL
FREE EMOTIONAL RELEASE TARGETS (2-PACK)
FIREARM COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
Prior to applying you must provide proof of completing a firearms safety or training course that meets s. 790.06(2)(h), F.S., including live fire in the physical presence of an instructor. Active military members and honorably discharged veterans may submit military documentation instead. Official references: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/790.06 and https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License/Applying-for-a-Concealed-Weapon-License/Acceptable-Firearms-Training-Documentation
CURRICULUM PREVIEW
Total online time ≈ 1.5 hours
MODULE 1 — THE LAW & YOUR RIGHTS
≈ 38 min- Welcome & Founder Introduction — Antonia Mack4 min
- What is Concealed Carry?6 min
- Florida Permit Reciprocity Map8 min
- Florida Stand Your Ground Laws10 min
- Self-Defense Aftermath10 min
MODULE 2 — GUN OWNER RESPONSIBILITY & EVERYDAY SAFETY
≈ 35 min- Gun Owner Responsibility8 min
- Gun Safety in the Home9 min
- Firearms and Children's Safety9 min
- Traveling and Transporting with a Firearm9 min
MODULE 3 — RANGE READY
≈ 25 min- Range Safety, Rules, Commands & Protective Gear12 min
- Preparing for Range Day Qualification8 min
- Course Summary & Next Steps5 min
Your official certification stays locked until you attend your live-fire qualification and enter the qualification code your instructor gives you that day.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
ANTONIA MACK
NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR · U.S. NAVY VETERAN · FOUNDER, HARD CANDY SELF DEFENSE®
Antonia teaches the way she wishes someone had taught her: patiently, honestly and without ego. Her classes are built for women who want real competence — not a lecture, not a sales pitch, and never a room where you feel out of place.
MEET THE FOUNDERONE-TIME PAYMENT
$49
Full online course, free training pistol, two targets and your live-fire qualification slot.
ACCESS OPENS FEBRUARY 15, 2027 · 90 DAYS THROUGH MAY 16, 2027
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GET YOUR LIVE-FIRE DATES BY EMAIL
Live-fire qualification sessions run the 3rd Saturday of every month. Subscribe and we'll email you the monthly dates plus reminders of how many days you have left in your 90-day course access window.
QUESTIONS
When does course access open?
Students can enroll and pay now. Online course access begins February 15, 2027, and you get 90 days of access, through May 16, 2027. And your free training pistol and two targets ship after you enroll.
Does this meet Florida's training requirement?
This course is designed to meet the firearm-competence pathway in s. 790.06(2)(h), F.S.: the online classroom plus a live-fire session observed by a certified instructor, with the instructor keeping the required live-fire records.
Do I need my own firearm?
No. You are encouraged to bring your own pistol, but a firearm is available at the range if you don't have one. Your registration also includes a free training pistol and two targets, shipped after you register.
When is the live-fire qualification?
Sessions are held once a month, on the 3rd Saturday. The range location is emailed to you once your online training is complete.
What is the firearm competency requirement?
Before applying, you must show proof of a firearms safety or training course that meets s. 790.06(2)(h), F.S., including live fire in the physical presence of an instructor. Active military members and honorably discharged veterans may submit military documentation instead.
How long does the online portion take?
About 1.5 hours. Your progress saves automatically, so you can stop and pick up where you left off.
How long do I have to complete the course?
Online course access begins February 15, 2027, and you get 90 days of access, through May 16, 2027, to complete the self-paced online course at your own schedule.