https://yourcleardefense.com/blog Articles on Florida CWFL/CWL licensing, deadly force law, and private firearms instruction by Seth Cohen, attorney and MAG certified Deadly Force Instructor in Clermont, Florida. en-us Seth G. Cohen, Your Clear Defense seth@yourcleardefense.com (Seth Cohen) Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:35:00 GMT https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/first-time-shooting-a-gun-what-to-expect https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/first-time-shooting-a-gun-what-to-expect Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Beginners Seth Cohen If you have never fired a gun and the idea makes you tense, this is the walkthrough nobody gives you: what happens minute by minute in a first private session, what it sounds and feels like, and what you do not have to do. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/what-a-florida-concealed-carry-class-costs https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/what-a-florida-concealed-carry-class-costs Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Florida Law Seth Cohen A clear breakdown of what you actually spend to get a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL, often shortened to CWL) — the course fee, the state application fee, fingerprinting, range costs — and why the $40 group class is rarely the cheapest option in the end. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/choosing-a-shooting-range-central-florida https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/choosing-a-shooting-range-central-florida Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Beginners Seth Cohen Not every range is a good place to learn. Here is how to evaluate a Central Florida range as a beginner — including the Clermont and Leesburg ranges I use — plus staffing, rules enforcement, rental policies, noise, and the questions to ask on the phone before you drive out. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-concealed-carry-license-renewal-guide https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-concealed-carry-license-renewal-guide Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Florida Gun Law Seth Cohen Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm Licenses (CWFL, often shortened to CWL) last seven years. Here is the renewal window, the current fees, how to renew online with FDACS, and what happens if you let your license lapse. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/why-private-firearms-instruction-works https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/why-private-firearms-instruction-works Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Training Philosophy Seth Cohen Most people begin backward: they buy the gun, then take a class built around a fixed curriculum. When the fit is wrong, they assume they are the problem. Usually they are not. An attorney and Massad Ayoob Group Certified Deadly Force Instructor on why private and small-group instruction works better. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-concealed-carry-class-faq https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-concealed-carry-class-faq Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT CCL Requirements Seth Cohen How long is a Florida concealed carry class? How much does it cost? Does the certificate expire? Can you take it online? An attorney and NRA/USCCA instructor answers. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-ccw-reciprocity-guide https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-ccw-reciprocity-guide Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Florida Law Seth Cohen Attorney-led guide to Florida CCW reciprocity, the 2023 permitless carry law, and where your Florida concealed weapon license is honored across the United States. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-ccl-application-checklist-2026 https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-ccl-application-checklist-2026 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Florida Law Seth Cohen The full Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License process in plain English: eligibility, training, photo and fingerprint requirements, fees, timelines, and the mistakes that cause 90-day delays. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/what-determines-firearm-value https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/what-determines-firearm-value Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Firearms Knowledge Seth Cohen Certified firearms appraiser explains the 7 factors that determine gun value: condition, originality, rarity, provenance, manufacturer, age, and function. Learn what makes guns valuable with real auction examples. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/concealed-carry-after-60-adaptation https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/concealed-carry-after-60-adaptation Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Adaptive Shooting Seth Cohen A practical guide for older shooters on concealed carry - choosing carry positions, firearms, training, and maintaining skill safely and effectively. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/instructor-guide-pain-driven-shooting-adaptations https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/instructor-guide-pain-driven-shooting-adaptations Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Adaptive Shooting Seth Cohen A comprehensive framework for instructors and RSOs to identify, evaluate, and responsibly address pain-driven shooting limitations while maintaining safety and effectiveness. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/grip-strength-firearm-selection https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/grip-strength-firearm-selection Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Training Tips Seth Cohen Research-backed guide on grip strength decline, recoil physics, and firearm selection for older shooters. Evidence-based framework for instructors and shooters. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/concealed-carry-holsters-bigger-guys https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/concealed-carry-holsters-bigger-guys Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Gear Reviews Seth Cohen Real advice from a former pro wrestler on what actually works when you carry extra weight. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-stand-your-ground-law-2024 https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/florida-stand-your-ground-law-2024 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Florida Gun Laws Seth Cohen Recent updates to Florida Statute 776 affect when you can legally use force. Here's what CCW holders need to know. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/concealed-carry-mistakes-beginners https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/concealed-carry-mistakes-beginners Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Training Tips Seth Cohen Learn from common errors that new CCW permit holders make and how to avoid them from day one. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/best-concealed-carry-holsters-2024 https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/best-concealed-carry-holsters-2024 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Gear Reviews Seth Cohen Hot, humid weather requires specific holster considerations. My recommendations after 27 years of carrying in Florida. https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/home-defense-plan-checklist https://yourcleardefense.com/blog/home-defense-plan-checklist Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT Beginner Guides Seth Cohen Beyond owning a gun - creating a comprehensive plan to protect your family.