The following links are useful in understanding your rights and responsibilities as a concealed carry holder, please review them as you need them.  The reciprocity and airline sections should be reviewed before traveling with your CCW and firearms.

Link to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs:

 http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/index.html

 Important questions and answers to be familiar with:

 http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/self_defense.html

 Exceptions to concealed carry permits:

 http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/possession.html

 Directions for application process for Florida CCW permit:

 http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/apply.html

 Online request for free, state applications for CCW permit:

 http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/license/forms.html

 National Rifle Association:

 http://www.nra.org/

The next link contains a web site that allows you to link to any state that recognizes Florida's permit.  The links will take you to that states web site outlining the rules of their state.  Remember, you must follow the laws of each particular state, not the laws of Florida in another state. 

Conceal Carry Reciprocity:

 http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/concealed_carry.html

 Airlines Policy on Checking Firearms:

 American Airlines:

 http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/travelInformation/baggage/firearms.jsp

 Delta:

 http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/special_baggage/fragile_bulky/sporting_goods/index.jsp

Less Lethal Options:

Kimber Pepper Spray Gun:

http://www.life-act.com/guardianangel.php

Important Links for Women:

Article on Rape Defense and lethal force:

http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/