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Initial application

The Concealed Weapon Intake System (CWIS) allows an applicant to complete the entire CWL application within Lee County, which is then sent to Tallahassee. 

Schedule an appointment

You must make an appointment at our Downtown Fort Myers office on Thompson Street to obtain a Concealed Weapon License. For alternatives to submitting application, visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Prior to your appointment

  1. Determine your Eligibility using the CWL Eligibility Online Tool
  2. Obtain a valid Picture

Acceptable forms of a picture ID include:

  • Driver License
  • State Identification Card
  • U.S Passport
  • U.S Active Duty/Retiree/Reserve Military ID Card
  • U.S. Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs ID card
  • Foreign Passport with appropriate immigration documents
  • An ID Card issued by U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service
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3. Provide Training Documents or Certificate of Firearm Proficiency

Florida law requires you to submit proof of competency with a firearm to qualify for a concealed weapon license. Check the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for a list of acceptable firearms training documentation.

4. Additional Documents

You will need additional documents and information if any of the below apply:

  • If you have ever been arrested, you must bring a certified court document reflecting the final disposition of the charge(s) filed against you.
  • If you were born outside of the United States, or if you are a permanent legal resident alien, you must bring official documentation that confirms your citizenship status.

during your appointment

When you arrive for your appointment, check in on your phone or at the kiosk and head to the 2nd floor Tax Collector Waiting Area. Have a seat and a member of our team will meet you.

During your appointment you will fill out the online application form and have your photo and fingerprints taken electronically. 

After Submission

Once the original application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FLDACS). If approved, the Department will mail the license directly to you. You can check the status of your application on the FLDACS site.
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