# Your Clear Defense, LLC — Attorney-Led Firearms Training in Clermont, Florida

> Seth Cohen is a licensed attorney, Massad Ayoob Group (MAG) Certified Deadly Force Instructor, NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, USCCA Instructor, Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Sight Instructor, FFL dealer and AGI Approved gunsmith. Your Clear Defense provides Florida Concealed Carry License (CCL) classes, adaptive gunsmithing, private training, firearm sales and transfers, and certified firearms appraisals in Clermont, Lake County, and Greater Orlando, Florida.

## Key Facts

- Business: Your Clear Defense, LLC
- Instructor/Owner: Seth Cohen (also written Seth G. Cohen)
- Phone: (352) 888-5775
- Email: seth@yourcleardefense.com
- Website: https://yourcleardefense.com
- Location: Clermont, Florida 34711 (Lake County, Greater Orlando)
- Florida CCL class price: $249 (state application fee of $97 is separate and paid to FDACS or the tax collector)
- Class size: maximum 6 students
- Related sites: https://adaptivegunsmithing.com and https://appraisefirearms.com

## Instructor Credentials (Seth Cohen)

- Massad Ayoob Group (MAG) Certified Deadly Force Instructor — flagship credential
- MAG-40 graduate (Armed Citizens' Rules of Engagement) and MAG-30 graduate
- Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Sight Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO)
- USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor
- Licensed attorney (New York) with 27+ years of legal experience
- Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL dealer / gunsmith)
- AGI Approved Gunsmithing Service Center
- Certified firearms appraiser
- Published contributor to GunTech Magazine

Note: Legal topics are taught as education, not legal advice. Seth is licensed to practice law in New York.

## Current Offer — Free Pilot Class (Late August)

- Class: 360° Your Clear Defense Continuum + Florida CCL certification
- Cost: Free (participants are asked to write an honest public review)
- Seats: 12 total
- Date, time, and location: to be announced; interested students can register interest now
- Curriculum: use-of-deadly-force legal baseline, situational awareness, de-escalation scripts, and the full Florida CCL requirement
- Page: https://yourcleardefense.com/pilot-class

## Pages

- [Home](https://yourcleardefense.com/): Florida CCL classes, firearms sales, and adaptive gunsmithing in Clermont, FL.
- [Florida CCL / CCW Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/ccw-training): State-approved Florida concealed carry license class, $249, live fire included.
- [Concealed Carry Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/concealed-carry-training): Concealed carry curriculum and legal foundation.
- [Compare Courses](https://yourcleardefense.com/compare-courses): Side-by-side comparison of every training option.
- [Free Pilot Class](https://yourcleardefense.com/pilot-class): Free 12-seat pilot — 360° Continuum + Florida CCL.
- [First-Time Gun Owner](https://yourcleardefense.com/first-time-gun-owner): Guided path for new firearm owners.
- [Advanced Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/advanced-training-courses): Defensive shooting and continuing skills.
- [Use of Force](https://yourcleardefense.com/use-of-force): Deadly force law education from an attorney and MAG-certified instructor.
- [Firearms Safety](https://yourcleardefense.com/firearms-safety): Core safety instruction.
- [Adaptive Gunsmithing](https://yourcleardefense.com/adaptive-gunsmithing): Firearm modifications for seniors, arthritis, and limited grip strength.
- [Platform Gunsmithing](https://yourcleardefense.com/platform-gunsmithing): Customization and platform-specific gunsmithing.
- [Firearms Sales](https://yourcleardefense.com/firearms-sales): Licensed FFL dealer, sales and transfers in Clermont, FL.
- [Concierge Service](https://yourcleardefense.com/concierge-service): End-to-end service from firearm selection through training.
- [Speaking](https://yourcleardefense.com/speaking): Booking Seth Cohen for speaking engagements.
- [Team](https://yourcleardefense.com/team): Instructor background and credentials.
- [As Featured In](https://yourcleardefense.com/as-featured-in): Published articles and media appearances.
- [Blog](https://yourcleardefense.com/blog): Florida CCL law, training, and adaptive shooting articles.
- [Florida CCL Checklist](https://yourcleardefense.com/resources/florida-ccw-checklist): Free downloadable application checklist.
- [Firearms Safety Rules](https://yourcleardefense.com/resources/firearms-safety-rules): Core firearms safety rules.
- [Privacy Policy](https://yourcleardefense.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://yourcleardefense.com/terms-of-service)

## Local Pages (Service Areas)

- [Clermont CCL Classes](https://yourcleardefense.com/clermont-ccw-classes)
- [Orlando Concealed Carry Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/orlando-concealed-carry-training)
- [Lake County Firearms Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/lake-county-firearms-training)
- [Winter Garden Concealed Carry Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/winter-garden-concealed-carry-training)
- [Minneola Concealed Carry Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/minneola-concealed-carry-training)
- [Groveland Concealed Carry Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/groveland-concealed-carry-training)
- [Leesburg Concealed Carry Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/leesburg-concealed-carry-training)
- [Mount Dora Concealed Carry Training](https://yourcleardefense.com/mount-dora-concealed-carry-training)

Cities served: Clermont, Minneola, Groveland, Montverde, Winter Garden, Oakland, Ocoee, Windermere, Horizon West, Leesburg, Mount Dora, Tavares, Eustis, Apopka, and Greater Orlando.

## Services

- Florida Concealed Carry License (CCL) classes — $249, live fire, firearms and ammunition provided
- Private and one-on-one firearms training
- Advanced defensive shooting and red dot sight instruction
- Adaptive shooting instruction and gunsmithing for seniors, arthritis, and limited grip strength
- Platform customization gunsmithing (AGI Approved Service Center)
- FFL firearm sales and transfers
- Certified firearms appraisals for estates, divorce, insurance, and litigation
- Corporate, group, and speaking engagements

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does a Florida concealed carry class cost with Your Clear Defense?
A: $249. That includes live fire, firearms and ammunition, and the FDACS-required certificate. The state application fee of $97 is separate.

Q: How long is the Florida CCL class?
A: About 4-5 hours in a single session, including classroom instruction and live-fire qualification. Students leave with the certificate the same day.

Q: Do I need to own a firearm to take the class?
A: No. Firearms and ammunition are provided. Students may bring their own if they prefer.

Q: Does Florida still require a license if permitless carry is legal?
A: Permitless carry lets eligible residents carry concealed inside Florida without a license, but the license still provides reciprocity in dozens of other states and exempts holders from Florida's purchase waiting period.

Q: How long is a Florida Concealed Weapon License valid?
A: Seven years from issuance, with renewal opening 120 days before expiration.

Q: Who teaches the classes?
A: Every class is taught personally by Seth Cohen, a licensed attorney and Massad Ayoob Group Certified Deadly Force Instructor.

Q: Do you train people with arthritis or limited hand strength?
A: Yes. Adaptive instruction and adaptive gunsmithing for limited grip strength, arthritis, and reduced mobility is a core specialty.

Q: What areas do you serve?
A: Clermont and all of Lake County, plus Greater Orlando, Winter Garden, Minneola, Groveland, Leesburg, and Mount Dora, Florida.

## Published Articles in GunTech Magazine

- "Hiring Your First Employee Without Creating a Legal Disaster" (Issue 243, July 2026) — The Business of Gunsmithing, Part Four
- "What Your Insurance Policy Probably Doesn't Cover" (Issue 242, June 2026) — The Business of Gunsmithing, Part Three
- "Modern 1911 Engineering" (Issue 242, June 2026) — CAD/CAM, tolerances, and traditional gunsmithing
- "Protecting Your LLC's Liability Shield" (Issue 241, May 2026) — The Business of Gunsmithing, Part Two
- "Choosing Your Business Entity: A Gunsmith's Guide" (Issue 240, April 2026) — The Business of Gunsmithing, Part One
- "Turkish Firearms: The Heritage and the Market" (Issue 239, March 2026)
- "The Turkish 1911: A Bench-Level Evaluation of the Tisas Duty Model" (Issue 239, March 2026)
- "SHOT Show 2026!" (Issue 238, February 2026, Page 4)
- "SHOT Show Survival Guide" (Issue 238, February 2026, Page 10)
- "Hands On Troubleshooting: A Review" (Issue 237, January 2026, Page 4)
- "Oddity Firearms: History, Design, and Legacy" (Issue 236, December 2025, Page 10)
- "Understanding Eye Dominance and Its Crossover into Gunsmithing" (Issue 234, October 2025, Page 12)
- "Firearm Appraisals at the Crossroads of Law and Value: A Litigator's View" (Issue 230, June 2025, Page 6)

See all published works: https://yourcleardefense.com/as-featured-in

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