FLORIDA CLASS K FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION | COMPLETE
EXAM 2026/2027 | QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS | PASS
GUARANTEE
Florida Class K Firearms Instructor Certification
Q: What FL statute governs the use of force? ANSWER Chapter 776.
Q: What FL statute governs firearms and weapons? ANSWER Chapter
790.
Q: What FL statute governs the Guardian Program? ANSWER Chapter
493 (specifically 493.0515).
Q: Can a local government pass a law restricting firearms? ANSWER
No, FL preempts all local firearms regulations (790.33).
Q: What is the definition of "deadly force" in FL? ANSWER Force likely
to cause death or great bodily harm.
Q: What is the definition of "great bodily harm"? ANSWER Significant or
permanent disfigurement, loss of a limb, or unconsciousness.
Q: Under 776.012, when can you use deadly force? ANSWER If you
reasonably believe it’s necessary to prevent imminent death or great
bodily harm to yourself or others.
Q: Does FL have a Stand Your Ground law? ANSWER Yes, there is no
duty to retreat if you are in a place you have a right to be.
Q: What is the "Castle Doctrine"? ANSWER The presumption of
reasonable fear when someone unlawfully enters your dwelling.
Q: Does the Castle Doctrine apply to a school? ANSWER No, schools
are not dwellings, but SYG still applies if the Guardian is lawfully
present.
,Q: What is the minimum age to possess a firearm in FL? ANSWER 18 for
long guns; 21 for handguns (with exceptions for military/LEO).
Q: Are "No Gun" signs legally binding on a concealed carry permit
holder in FL? ANSWER No, they carry no legal weight under state law
(only trespassing laws apply if asked to leave).
Q: What is the penalty for carrying a concealed firearm without a
license? ANSWER 3rd-degree felony.
Q: What is "Open Carry" status in FL for civilians? ANSWER Generally
illegal, with specific exceptions (hunting, fishing, camping, range, or
directly to/from these).
Q: What is the definition of "concealed" in FL? ANSWER Hidden from the
ordinary sight of another person.
Q: Can a Guardian carry on school grounds? ANSWER Yes, specifically
authorized under the Guardian Program.
Q: What is the penalty for improperly exhibiting a firearm? ANSWER
1st-degree misdemeanor.
Q: What is aggravated assault with a firearm? ANSWER Assault with a
deadly weapon without intent to kill; 3rd-degree felony.
Q: What is aggravated battery with a firearm? ANSWER Battery causing
great bodily harm or using a deadly weapon; 2nd-degree felony.
Q: What does "immutable object" mean regarding using a vehicle as a
weapon? ANSWER A vehicle is not a firearm, so shooting someone in a
vehicle requires meeting standard deadly force criteria, not just
"stopping the car."
Q: Can you shoot a fleeing felon in FL? ANSWER Only if they pose a
continuing threat of death/great bodily harm to others (e.g., active
shooter).
Q: What is the definition of "lawful force"? ANSWER Force used to
protect property, prevent a forcible felony, or self-defense not resulting
in death/GBH.
Q: What is the "Objective Reasonableness" standard? ANSWER Based
on the totality of circumstances from the perspective of a reasonable
officer on scene.
, Q: What Supreme Court case established Objective Reasonableness?
ANSWER Graham v. Connor (1989).
Q: What are the three factors of Graham v. Connor? ANSWER Severity
of the crime, whether the subject poses an immediate threat, and
whether they are actively resisting/fleeing.
Q: What is "Tennessee v. Garner"? ANSWER Supreme Court case
prohibiting shooting fleeing felons unless they pose a significant threat.
Q: What is F.S. 790.001(6) regarding "Secure Storage"? ANSWER
Firearms must be kept in a secure locked box or with a trigger lock if a
minor under 16 is in the home.
Q: What is the "School Safety Act"? ANSWER FL legislation (Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act) that created the
Guardian Program.
Q: What does FERPA stand for, and how does it affect Guardians?
ANSWER Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; Guardians cannot
access student records without consent/emergency.
Q: Does a Guardian have law enforcement powers off school property?
ANSWER No, their authority is strictly limited to the school campus and
school-sponsored events.
Q: What is "qualified immunity" for a Guardian? ANSWER They are
immune from civil liability for actions taken in good faith within the
scope of their duties.
Q: Can a Guardian be arrested for using justified deadly force?
ANSWER Standard FL law applies; they can be detained but are usually
protected under 776.032 from prosecution if justified.
Q: What is the "25-foot rule" in FL education law? ANSWER A school
board may not discipline a teacher for moving a student within 25 feet
for safety.
Q: What is F.S. 877.06 regarding affrays? ANSWER Fighting in public is
a misdemeanor; Guardians must intervene to stop affrays on campus.
Q: Are firearms allowed in school safety zones by non-Guardians?
ANSWER No, strictly prohibited (with LE/Guardian exceptions).
EXAM 2026/2027 | QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS | PASS
GUARANTEE
Florida Class K Firearms Instructor Certification
Q: What FL statute governs the use of force? ANSWER Chapter 776.
Q: What FL statute governs firearms and weapons? ANSWER Chapter
790.
Q: What FL statute governs the Guardian Program? ANSWER Chapter
493 (specifically 493.0515).
Q: Can a local government pass a law restricting firearms? ANSWER
No, FL preempts all local firearms regulations (790.33).
Q: What is the definition of "deadly force" in FL? ANSWER Force likely
to cause death or great bodily harm.
Q: What is the definition of "great bodily harm"? ANSWER Significant or
permanent disfigurement, loss of a limb, or unconsciousness.
Q: Under 776.012, when can you use deadly force? ANSWER If you
reasonably believe it’s necessary to prevent imminent death or great
bodily harm to yourself or others.
Q: Does FL have a Stand Your Ground law? ANSWER Yes, there is no
duty to retreat if you are in a place you have a right to be.
Q: What is the "Castle Doctrine"? ANSWER The presumption of
reasonable fear when someone unlawfully enters your dwelling.
Q: Does the Castle Doctrine apply to a school? ANSWER No, schools
are not dwellings, but SYG still applies if the Guardian is lawfully
present.
,Q: What is the minimum age to possess a firearm in FL? ANSWER 18 for
long guns; 21 for handguns (with exceptions for military/LEO).
Q: Are "No Gun" signs legally binding on a concealed carry permit
holder in FL? ANSWER No, they carry no legal weight under state law
(only trespassing laws apply if asked to leave).
Q: What is the penalty for carrying a concealed firearm without a
license? ANSWER 3rd-degree felony.
Q: What is "Open Carry" status in FL for civilians? ANSWER Generally
illegal, with specific exceptions (hunting, fishing, camping, range, or
directly to/from these).
Q: What is the definition of "concealed" in FL? ANSWER Hidden from the
ordinary sight of another person.
Q: Can a Guardian carry on school grounds? ANSWER Yes, specifically
authorized under the Guardian Program.
Q: What is the penalty for improperly exhibiting a firearm? ANSWER
1st-degree misdemeanor.
Q: What is aggravated assault with a firearm? ANSWER Assault with a
deadly weapon without intent to kill; 3rd-degree felony.
Q: What is aggravated battery with a firearm? ANSWER Battery causing
great bodily harm or using a deadly weapon; 2nd-degree felony.
Q: What does "immutable object" mean regarding using a vehicle as a
weapon? ANSWER A vehicle is not a firearm, so shooting someone in a
vehicle requires meeting standard deadly force criteria, not just
"stopping the car."
Q: Can you shoot a fleeing felon in FL? ANSWER Only if they pose a
continuing threat of death/great bodily harm to others (e.g., active
shooter).
Q: What is the definition of "lawful force"? ANSWER Force used to
protect property, prevent a forcible felony, or self-defense not resulting
in death/GBH.
Q: What is the "Objective Reasonableness" standard? ANSWER Based
on the totality of circumstances from the perspective of a reasonable
officer on scene.
, Q: What Supreme Court case established Objective Reasonableness?
ANSWER Graham v. Connor (1989).
Q: What are the three factors of Graham v. Connor? ANSWER Severity
of the crime, whether the subject poses an immediate threat, and
whether they are actively resisting/fleeing.
Q: What is "Tennessee v. Garner"? ANSWER Supreme Court case
prohibiting shooting fleeing felons unless they pose a significant threat.
Q: What is F.S. 790.001(6) regarding "Secure Storage"? ANSWER
Firearms must be kept in a secure locked box or with a trigger lock if a
minor under 16 is in the home.
Q: What is the "School Safety Act"? ANSWER FL legislation (Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act) that created the
Guardian Program.
Q: What does FERPA stand for, and how does it affect Guardians?
ANSWER Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; Guardians cannot
access student records without consent/emergency.
Q: Does a Guardian have law enforcement powers off school property?
ANSWER No, their authority is strictly limited to the school campus and
school-sponsored events.
Q: What is "qualified immunity" for a Guardian? ANSWER They are
immune from civil liability for actions taken in good faith within the
scope of their duties.
Q: Can a Guardian be arrested for using justified deadly force?
ANSWER Standard FL law applies; they can be detained but are usually
protected under 776.032 from prosecution if justified.
Q: What is the "25-foot rule" in FL education law? ANSWER A school
board may not discipline a teacher for moving a student within 25 feet
for safety.
Q: What is F.S. 877.06 regarding affrays? ANSWER Fighting in public is
a misdemeanor; Guardians must intervene to stop affrays on campus.
Q: Are firearms allowed in school safety zones by non-Guardians?
ANSWER No, strictly prohibited (with LE/Guardian exceptions).
