Florida G License vs a CWP

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At ESS Global, we often get questions on “G” and “CWP” rules, laws and reciprocity, so we thought it was time for a Florida G license vs a CWP “FAQ”, to set the record straight. There is plenty of misinformation, so we consulted with one of our top trainers, Mr. John Goldsboro at S1 Firearms Training. John is an NRA certified firearms instructor and a K licensed firearms instructor for the state of Florida. He is also a firearms and defensive tactics instructor for ESS Global Corp.

Florida G License vs a CWP FAQ

Question: I have a Florida statewide “G” license. Can I carry when driving back and forth from work?
Answer: Yes, you can carry/wear your firearm while traveling directly to/from home/armed post.
Question: If have a Florida “G” license, can I work in other states?
Answer: A Florida “G” license is only valid in the state of Florida. If you want to work armed in that state some require you to have their states armed license and a CWP might not be sufficient. Our advice? Call a law enforcement agency in that state to find out precisely what you need to do to follow the laws in that particular state.
Question: I may be working in the Close Protection industry. Do I get a “G” license because it’s for work? Or do I apply for a personal CWP?
Answer: To work any armed security position in the state of Florida you must have both a Class “D” (Unarmed Security License) and a Class “G” License (Armed Security License). If you plan to carry and you expect to work Close Protection assignments outside of Florida, You’ll want a CWP (as long as it’s in the 35 states that honor a Florida CWP). It’s always best to check the state you are traveling to.
Question: When I get a Florida Concealed Carry Permit, what other states is it valid in and what do I do when traveling through a state which doesn’t recognize my Florida CWP?
Answer: A Florida Concealed weapons permit is valid in the following 35 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico,  North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,  Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.
When traveling through the 15 states (and DC) that do not have a reciprocity agreement, ESS Global encourages licensees planning to travel to another state to consult that state’s laws or call a law enforcement agency in that state to find out precisely what carry restrictions apply.
Question: I have a Florida Concealed Weapon/Firearm Permit, but I am not a legal resident of Florida. Can I travel to the states that recognize Florida licenses and still carry a concealed weapon?
Answer: Nope, Florida does not recognize an out-of-state permit that was issued to a non-resident of the licensing state, and other states do not recognize a nonresident Florida carry permit.
Question: I am considering carrying and I recently got an email saying I would need a “Florida Carry Badge”. Is that the same as a permit?
Answer: To carry concealed in the state of Florida you must take a CWP course by a NRA or State Certified instructor or school. After completing the course and successfully submitting your application, you will receive a Florida State CWP Permit Licensed I.D. To legally carry in the state of Florida and its states of reciprocity all you need is your state issued I.D.  CWP Badges are not a requirement and that purchase us up to each licensee. These badges are simply a novelty item. Feel free to ignore their implications that these are “required to remain in compliance” and other sales pitches.
ESS Global Corp - Florida G license vs a CWPWhether you need training for a “D” Security license, a “G” license, or the required training to apply for a concealed weapon permit (CWP), remember that ESS Global Corp is the only protection school in the state of Florida that is licensed by the US Department of Education.

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ESS Global Veteran Hunting Trip With Warrior Outdoors

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ESS Global Corp is proud to announce that we have paired with the non-profit Warrior Outdoors organization to send 4 US Veterans on an all-expense paid hunting trip 10-29 through 11-01. Access to the land, food, lodging, equipment, 4 wheelers and more are included.
All these Veteran Heroes need to do is show up.ESS
ESS Global Corporation has had a long history of working with Veterans. Here at ESS we take pride inhonoring our military veterans. We like training and hiring veterans at ESS Global Corp, since military skills blend in nicely with security and protection. We are extremely thankful for what they do for this country. While we are blessed to live in the United States of America, we fully understand that it is because of the efforts of our veterans that makes it all possible.
At any given time, approximately 80% to 85% of our staff are military veterans. We do our best to not only employ veterans, but also refer veterans to other companies for work as well. It is our goal here at ESS Global Corporation to get as many veterans working as possible. It is the least we can do for what you have done for us.
Additionally, ESS Global Executive Protection School is currently in the process of becoming post-9/11 G.I. Bill approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs. However, until this approval is final we offer military discounts on training and gear for all military veterans. We also offer special payment plans for training courses with no interest.
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ESS Global Corp is proud to sponsor this Veteran’s Event. Warrior Outdoors believes that “A Veteran, whether active duty, retired or active national guard or reserve, is someone who in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to “the United States Government” for an amount of up to and including their life.”
If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, please visit http://www.warrioroutdoors.org/

Church Security Training Nationwide

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ESS Global Corp is the leader in Church Security Training nationwide. We have trained thousands of churches in over 50 countries, with congregations as small as 15 and large as thousands.
“Size doesn’t matter”, says Theo Billiris, CEO of ESS Global. “I cannot adequately express the importance of intentional security and safety by every ministry – regardless of size.”
Since no federal agency or law enforcement group keeps track of violence and killings at houses of worship, people recording cases on their own believe that there has been a disturbing uptick in recent years. Randy McAlister, a police sergeant in Minnesota doing church violence research at Concordia University, also thinks church violence is increasing and likens it to school shootings a decade ago. Church violence is on its way to becoming a persistent phenomenon.

ESS Global Corp offers faith based church security training nationwide, as well as globally.

Common Reasons for Church Violence 

There are many reasons for violence in churches. Any of the common reasons for violent eruptions on church property demonstrate a need for church security training.
Police cars at a place of worship are becoming all too common Church Security Training - ESS Global Corp
Robbery leads the list at 24% of all violent actions on church property.  Anyone of any age knows that Sunday is Money Day.
“Domestic Spillover” is the second leading cause of violence. This is when domestic relations violence finds its way into a ministry.  One reason might be that in an increasingly high-alert world, churches remain an easy “soft” target. In cases of domestic violence spillover, perpetrators know that once a week, their victim will show up at a specific time, perhaps even parking in a certain spot or sitting in a certain section.
“Personal Conflict” between two or more non-domestic-related parties represents of 13% of church violence.
It’s important to note that for 2 of the top 3 types of incidents perpetrators most likely have visited that church many times, and they might have thought twice had they seen pervasive “situational awareness”.  In other words, the act of receiving faith based church security training has the very real potential to prevent violence from even occurring. It turns a soft target to a harder target.
Obviously with acts such as robberies, drug related acts of violence (2%), gang related acts (11%) or those with confirmed mental health issues (10%) it makes even more sense to have a trained church staff, especially during services and special events.
“For you to come to us provides little value as it relates to your facility”, says Theo Billiris. “That’s why we come to you, so we can customize the training for your environment.”

Situational AwarenessFaith Based Church Security Training

It’s important that everyone; pastors, staff and assistants, all learn faith based techniques and protocols to increase situational awareness. Mr. Billiris states that “Great security firms aren’t necessarily the best choice in a church environment. In ESS faith based church security trainings we know that discernment in the Bible is a gift from God. Discerning good from evil provides a foundation for faith based security training that increases situational awareness.”
75% of churches have no security plan in place, and if you are not sure where to start, talk to the church security experts at ESS Global Corp.

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Theodore Billiris – ESS Global Corp

“As the only training facility in Florida to be licensed by the US Department of Education, ESS Global Corporation provides education, training and consulting for commercial endeavors, government entities, non-profits and churches, and the general public, solely designed to enhance the safety and security of our communities. Our partnerships promote an unrelenting devotion to high standards of duty and courage. ESS Global Corporation accomplishes this mission through an unwavering dedication to deliver comprehensive security services to every community”
 

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VIP Protection in Florida – Tampa, Orlando and More

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If you are looking for VIP Protection in Florida, go to the source. ESS Global in Tampa, is the only Florida Department of Education licensed Protection School in Florida. So where do you go for the very best in VIP, Celebrity and Executive Protection? ESS Global Corp.
All too often, we find that clients come to us when they discover “VIP Transportation” companies are nothing more than “armed chauffeurs” commanding pretty much the same rates as using real protection from ESS Global.

VIP Protection in Florida

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ESS Global Corp knows that safety begins with proper planning. It is generally agreed that in order for an attack or any other disturbance to take place three conditions must exist; motivation, capability and opportunity. There’s not much we can do about a potential attacker’s motivation, and their capabilities are theirs alone. Those variables are out of your control and out of our control. What ESS Global can address is denying opportunity by using advance tactics and recon. By minimizing the opportunity, a close protection security firm can greatly minimize the chances of an attack or disturbance. This is where most all VIP Transportation companies fail.
The advance work should include everything from travel arrangements from the moment you disembark from the plane at the airport; to lodging, route planning, securing vehicles, securing permits and communication/monitoring gear, to tasks such as making sure any and all information is secure and details are not leaked.ESS - VIP Protection in Florida Planning is key
We realize that the unexpected happens. We train to be prepared for the unexpected. We also plan to prevent it. Those prevention plans are alien to most VIP transportation companies and those prevention plans are the “behind the scenes” work our clients never see. They just know that everything went well and there were no hang-ups, glitches or surprises.
ESS Global Corp provides VIP protection in Florida as well as secure transportation throughout Florida, and has a presence in cities such as Orlando, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, as well as our corporate location in Tampa.
Have questions? Give us a call or drop us an e-mail.

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Executive Protection Services Florida and More

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At ESS Global Corp, we know that everyday situations in relatively safe locations are not necessarily totally risk free, and that incidents affecting personal safety can and do happen every day, either directly or indirectly, putting you at risk.
But we also know that you can rest assured with ESS Global Executive Protection Services. Our executive protection agents are trained in our own Florida Department of Education licensed facility in Tampa, which is the only Department of Education licensed Protection School in Florida (and one of only a handful nationwide).  Because of this, our agents can perform many functions that “armed chauffeurs” and “VIP transportation” companies have never even heard about, much less been trained on.

Executive Protection Services Florida and More

ESS Global personnel go through exhaustive executive protection training such as high risk defensive driving, logistical and travel planning, crisis management, emergency coordination, threat assessment, hand to hand combat, first aid and other disciplines that provide you with the safety and comfort you deserve.
When it comes to your security and the safety of your family, never accept “security” that compromises your protection by putting you in the hands of untrained personnel. Our close protection personnel are ideal for executives, executive teams, celebrities, athletes, politicians, musicians, dignitaries, and other individuals and families that need protection for an event, a venue, travel, a meeting, or 24/7, to protect privacy, family, careers and overall safety and well-being.
It can come out oexecutive protection services floridaf nowhere. A disgruntled ex-employee, an overzealous fan (or a drugged-out fan), stalking, someone who wants to make a name for themselves, or some other “unwanted attention”. Worse, it could lead to a physical confrontation or some other immoral interaction when you least expect it.
Be prepared. Hire ESS Global Corp.

Executive Protection Services Florida and More

ESS Global BodyguardsESS Global Corp Provides executive protection services throughout Florida. ESS Global also has a presence in cities across the US including Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Have a security need? Disappointed with your current protection? Have a question?

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