Black Jesus

Damn dude, I would definitely look into federal law enforcement if I was you. Those grades and community service hours would be make you a good candidate for that after college.

Hold on, is that alcohol flag for all applicants or just the youngest ones (Early 20s)? Do they expect a military vet or some 30 year old guy to have never drank alcohol?

Stay out of trouble(clean driving record, try to keep juvenile record clean, keep adult record clean when you're older), get good grades, and go to college. That's basically it. Do some volunteer work, military reserves/national guard, and maybe join a PDs reserve/auxiliary unit while in college to get some training, good references and it immensely helps your chances of getting hired by that PD. Try to beef up your resume with that stuff. It's only going to get more competitive as the years go on, so you need stuff to make you stand out. When you do go to college, don't get a degree in Criminal Justice, if you plan on being a police officer. Every cop has told me it's a waste unless you want to be something in Law Enforcement other than a cop, like a criminologist, crime scene tech, probation officer, maybe a federal agent and etc. So have a backup plan And since you're 15, go join an explorer's post, in case you haven't.

Florida...what a surprise...

I agree, we do need some restrictions. I'll just rattle off some ideas if you don't mind: I really think gun control and gun laws should be more federalized(not too much) and have more oversight.Push the minimum age to 21(handguns and "assault type" rifles). Just like the federal government basically forced state drinking ages to 21, so should the minimum age be for handguns, since I believe they are used in the majority of firearm deaths and crimes. I'm ok with 18,19,20 year olds buying bolt action rifles and shotguns, if there is proof that it will be used for hunting and etcJust like for a driver's license, you need to get tested to see that you're competent to even handle a firearm. Pretty much basic/beginner NRA classes, only you MUST complete the class and test for the weapon type before you're allowed to purchase it.(First time buyers)So if I want to buy a handgun, I need to get certified from an instructor and have proof that I passed the basic pistol class and I won't need to take it again when I buy a handgun. Full 8 hour classesNeed a license for whatever reason, whether it be hunting, sport/range shooting, concealed carry, home defense. Can't just buy a gun for shits and giggles.First time handguns buyers get free safe, those little $50 ones(at the cost of the government)Some will hate me for this one: If police get tip from your friend, relative, neighbor that you're improperly storing guns, especially around children, I really do think law enforcement should be allowed to rip up your whatever license-your home defense license for example. They should take whatever guns are improperly stored in plain view, such as a shotgun lying on bed, an AR15 under your couch, rifle on leaning on your desk. To get your guns back and re-licensed, you have to complete a class pertaining to proper storage and etc, if you have no room in your safe, buy one. After all that's been checked, you get your guns back.Ladies no carrying in your purses, holster up like a man. No need to have another baby or toddler shoot themselves or you because of improper concealed carrying like that.No open carry in cities, or heavily populated areas unless you're security, Law Enforcement and etc. It justs scares people and it's annoying for cops when they have to deal with those idiots with an AR-15 slung on their backs, while getting ice cream on main street. It's stupid imo, just conceal carry.Another iffy one: I think you must get references from a law enforcement officer, range master, instructor, respectable personal reference and etc. for first time buyers. So after you take your mandatory classes, have them sign something, if they feel you're responsible enough and trusted to have a firearm.I think that's all I haveAll of this can easily be followed by a reasonable person. It would definitely make it more expensive to own a weapon, but they don't make it completely impossible and will limit the amount of idiots. It won't stop every mass shooting, and if someone is desperate enough they will get a gun illegally, but it should cut down on the homicides. Since most private colleges and state universities have armed campus police, make community colleges, small private hire real armed security(not those mall cops).