H.R. 218
“The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act”
Tactical Firearms Academy is a leading provider of HR 218 – Florida Department of Law Enforcement qualification courses in the South Florida area. HR 218 – Florida Department of Law Enforcement firearm qualification courses are conducted by Andy Blaschik, a Florida C.J.S.T.C Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor – FDLE Certified. This course is available to all retired law enforcement officers (LEO).
We offer this class to all retired law enforcement who are residents of the State of Florida!
Qualifications near Pompano Beach, FL
(Greater Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Date: Mondays 10:00am
- Location: Declaration Defense, Pompano Beach, FL
Qualifications near Clewiston, FL
(Southwest FL near Ft Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte)
- Date: Wednesdays through Saturdays starting at 8:00am
- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Location: TFA’s Private Range in Clewiston, FL
Specialty appointments upon request contact us.
Specialty appointments upon request – Please note, special classes outside of our schedule are priced at $150
Duration: 1 Hour
Course Fee: $100 for first firearm
- includes range fee
- target
- 38 rounds of ammunition (9mm, .40 or .45 ACP)
Course Fee: Additional $10 for (optional) second firearm + ammunition
HR 218 qualifications near Fort Myers, FL
approx 1hr 15min drive to Clewiston, FL
HR 218 qualifications near Naples, FL
approx 1hr 40min drive to Clewiston, FL
HR 218 qualifications near Cape Coral, FL
approx 1hr 30min drive to Clewiston, FL
HR 218 qualifications near Sarasota, FL
approx 2hr 15min drive to Clewiston, FL
HR 218 qualifications near St. Petersburg, FL
approx 2hr 45min drive to Clewiston, FL
HR 218 qualifications near Tampa, FL
approx 2hr 45min drive to Clewiston, FL
HR 218 qualifications near Bradenton, FL
approx 2hr 30min drive to Clewiston, FL
Question and Answers
- Do you rent weapons for this qualification?
Yes $25 (includes weapon, magazines, holster and magazine pouch) - Do you issue the ID card?
Upon successful completion, yes - Can I take the qualification while still being an active LEO?
No, this is a retired officer qualification.
Do you offer other dates or times for the HR 218 Qualification?
- YES! We are happy to work with you if you are unable to attend during our regular schedule (Monday). Please email us at info@tacticalacademy.us or use our Contact Us page. Please note, the qualification fee for special classes is $150.
Required Items
• Semi-Automatic or revolver w/ holster, magazine holder or speed loaders and retired law enforcement ID
• Pants with a sturdy belt. You must have Hearing and eye protection.
• NO tank tops or V-necks
• Sturdy, closed toe shoes (athletic, hiking, outdoor styled shoes. NO open toe shoes)
Do you offer other dates or times for the HR 218 Qualification?
YES! We are happy to work with you if you are unable to attend during our regular schedule (Monday/Saturday).
Please email us your requested date/time at info@tacticalacademy.us or use our Contact Us page and we’ll respond within one business day.
Please note, the qualification fee for special classes is $150.
HR 218 – Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Duration: 1 hour
- When?Mondays 10:00am in Pompano Beach, FL
- Saturdays 12:00pm in Clewiston, FL
- Note: Call to booking a special appointment (outside of Mon/Sat) price is $150
Social Sharing
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), often referred to as HR 218, allows qualified Law Enforcement officers (LEOs) and qualified retired LEOs (RLEOs) to concealed carry in any jurisdiction in the United States, regardless of state or local laws, with some exceptions. It was enacted in 2004 and amended in 2010 and 2013. 18 U.S. Code § 926B & 926C Therefore, an individual who qualifies under LEOSA does not need a state-issued concealed carry permit in order to carry a concealed firearm in any state.
For the qualification specifics for current and retired law enforcement officers, please visit this website for additional details: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/federal-ccw-law/leosa-hr-218/
These are two separate qualifications. One does not cover the other. If you would like to do both of them at the same time you can. Sign up for one and you can do the second one on the same day. The cost for both is $150 but only one qualification ammunition is supplied. When you register for your one qualification just mention in the notes that you are there to do both qualifications. The extra payment of $50 can be collected on site.
“IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RETIRED LEO THAT POSSES A Florida “G” SECURITY LICENSE”
Your HR218 / LEOSA does not take the place of your 4 hour G yearly qualification/training. You still must do both qualifications. READ the STATUTE!
https://m.flsenate.gov/Statutes/493.6113
