Training Announcement

Open Range for All Sworn

Dates

  • Monday, June 2, 2025 (Homestead)
  • Monday, September 8, 2025 (Homestead)

Times

8 am to 4 pm

Location

State of Florida Training Facility
18500 SW 424th Street
Homestead, Florida 33196

Attire

Appropriate clothing which does not present any hazards during firearm qualifications are acceptable. No shorts!

Equipment

Retirees must bring the appropriate holster (No Serpa. Must be Kydex or leather
holster.), ammunition, magazines required to qualify; with ear and eye protection
optional.

Enrollment

Email Carrie Floody. You must pre-register no less than 1 week before the qualification date in order to have your new card printed and waiting at the range. Please provide your full name, badge number at the time of retirement, phone number, and your email address. You must bring your old qualification card to receive your new card. 

Note: New FDLE qualification goes into effect July 1, 2024.

Instructor

Sergeant Carlos Garaa and the Homestead Police Department Training staff.

Coordinator

Email Sergeant Carlos Garcia.

Accommodation for Participants with Special Needs

To ensure that we can accommodate persons with disabilities who wish to attend our courses, please be sure to identify the accommodation needed when you register. or if applicable, at the time you register by phone at 305-224-5552.