FLORIDA CERTIFIED ARMED SECURITY OFFICER (CLASS G) EXAM 2026/2027
VERSION 2.0 — ADVANCED COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Questions
I Licensing Framework & Statutory Authority 1–18
II Training Curriculum & Instructional Standards 19–35
III Firearms Proficiency & Qualification Standards 36–50
IV Use of Force — Advanced Legal Applications 51–68
V Florida Statutes & Administrative Code — Deep Dive 69–85
VI Employer Authorization & Operational Protocols 86–100
VII Annual Requalification & License Maintenance 101–115
VIII Firearm Storage, Transport & Discharge Reporting 116–130
IX Prohibited Conduct, Disqualifications & Penalties 131–142
X Complex Scenario-Based Applications 143–150
SECTION I: LICENSING FRAMEWORK & STATUTORY AUTHORITY
1. • Which Florida statute establishes the minimum training criteria for Class "G" Statewide Firearm License applicants, and what is the specific hour
requirement?
A) Section 493.6115(5), F.S. — 28 hours of range and classroom training
B) Section 493.6105(3), F.S. — 40 hours of professional training
C) Section 493.6113(2), F.S. — 28 hours of range and classroom training
D) Section 493.6301(4), F.S. — 40 hours of combined training
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: A — Section 493.6115(5), Florida Statutes, establishes that an applicant for a Class "G" license must satisfy minimum training criteria
established by rule of the department, including 28 hours of range and classroom training pertaining to the use of firearms in connection with duties
regulated under Chapter 493. The 40-hour requirement applies to Class D licensure, not Class G.
2. • Under Section 493.6115(6), F.S., what is the statutory limitation on the number of firearms a Class "G" licensee may carry while performing
regulated duties?
A) One firearm of any caliber
B) No more than two firearms
C) No more than three firearms
D) Unlimited, provided each is properly licensed
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — Section 493.6115(6), Florida Statutes, explicitly limits Class "G" licensees to carrying no more than two firearms while
performing duties regulated under Chapter 493. This is a statutory restriction, not merely a policy recommendation.
3. • Which of the following license classifications, when combined with a Class "G" license, authorizes the licensee to bear a firearm under Florida law?
, A) Class "E" only
B) Class "D," "M," or "MB" only
C) Class "C," "CC," "D," "M," or "MB"
D) Any license classification issued by the Division of Licensing
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: C — Only Class "M," Class "MB," or Class "D" licensees are permitted to bear a firearm, and any such licensee who bears a firearm
shall also have a Class "G" license. The broader category includes Class "C" and "CC" licensees as well.
4. • What is the statutory minimum age requirement for a Class "G" license applicant, and what is the underlying rationale?
A) 18 years old — consistent with the minimum age for all security licenses
B) 21 years old — to align with federal firearms purchase age restrictions
C) 21 years old — as specified in Chapter 493, F.S., for armed licensure
D) 18 years old — with parental consent required for applicants under 21
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: C — Florida requires applicants to be at least 21 years old to apply for a Class G license. While some sources may reference 18, the
statutory requirement for Class G specifically is 21 years of age.
5. • A security officer who holds only a Class "D" license and is observed carrying a firearm while on duty may be charged with which offense?
A) A misdemeanor of the second degree
B) A felony of the third degree
C) A civil infraction subject to administrative penalty
D) No offense, provided the officer has a valid Concealed Weapon License
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — Carrying a firearm without a valid Class "G" license constitutes a felony offense under Florida law. The Class "D" license alone
does not authorize armed duty, and a Concealed Weapon License does not authorize on-duty armed security work.
6. • Under Section 493.6101(19), F.S., which of the following activities falls within the statutory definition of a "security officer"?
A) A retail store employee who monitors surveillance cameras
B) An individual who, for consideration, performs bodyguard services or otherwise guards persons or property
C) A neighborhood watch volunteer
D) An off-duty law enforcement officer providing security as a secondary employment
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — Section 493.6101(19), F.S., defines a "security officer" as any individual who, for consideration, advertises as providing or
performs bodyguard services or otherwise guards persons or property. The key elements are "for consideration" and "guards persons or property."
7. • What is the total application-related cost for a Class "G" license, including all mandatory fees?
A) $112
B) $154
C) $250
D) $42 plus fingerprint processing
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — The Class G Statewide Firearm License application fee is $112, with an additional $42 fingerprint processing fee, totaling $154.
8. • Which Florida agency has statutory authority to issue, regulate, and enforce disciplinary actions against Class "G" licensees?
A) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing
C) Florida Highway Patrol
D) Local county sheriff's office with jurisdiction over the licensee's workplace
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — The Division of Licensing within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is responsible for the regulation of
licensing of private security, private investigative, and recovery services under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
, 9. • An applicant for a Class "G" license who is a legal resident alien but not a U.S. citizen must provide what additional documentation?
A) Proof of employment authorization from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
B) No additional documentation beyond standard requirements
C) A letter from their employer confirming their residency status
D) A Florida driver's license or state identification card
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: A — Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Legal resident aliens must provide proof of their legal residency status,
typically through employment authorization documentation from USCIS.
10. • Which of the following criminal history dispositions would NOT automatically disqualify a Class "G" applicant under Section 493.6115?
A) A felony conviction with adjudication of guilt
B) A felony plea of nolo contendere with adjudication withheld
C) A misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence
D) A misdemeanor conviction for reckless driving
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: D — Felony convictions (including pleas with adjudication withheld) and domestic violence misdemeanors disqualify applicants. A
misdemeanor reckless driving conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant, though it may be considered in the overall background evaluation.
11. • Under what circumstances may an applicant with a prior felony conviction obtain a Class "G" license?
A) If the felony occurred more than 10 years ago
B) If the applicant received a full pardon from the Governor and Cabinet
C) If the felony was non-violent and the applicant has completed all sentencing requirements
D) Under no circumstances; felony convictions are an absolute bar
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: D — Felony convictions are an absolute bar to Class "G" licensure. Section 493.6115 provides that any person found guilty of a
felony shall not be eligible, regardless of the passage of time or completion of sentencing.
12. • What is the statutory requirement regarding uniform identification for a Class "G" licensee performing regulated duties?
A) The licensee must wear a uniform with at least one patch or emblem clearly identifying the employing agency
B) The licensee must wear a badge issued by the Division of Licensing
C) No uniform requirement exists under Chapter 493
D) The licensee must wear plain clothes to avoid drawing attention
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: A — Section 493.6115(8), F.S., requires that a security officer or security agency manager who possesses a valid Class "G" license
shall perform duties regulated under this section in a uniform with at least one patch or emblem visible at all times clearly identifying the agency
employing the security officer.
13. • Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for submitting a Class "G" license application to FDACS?
A) Active Class "D," "C," "CC," "M," or "MA" license
B) Successful completion of 28 hours of firearms training within the preceding 12 months
C) Submission of fingerprints for criminal background check
D) Completion of a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed psychologist
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: D — While a psychological evaluation may be required for a temporary Class G license or by some employers, it is not a statutory
prerequisite for all Class G applications. The active baseline license, training completion, and fingerprinting are mandatory.
14. • If a Class "G" applicant's training was completed 14 months before the application submission, what is the status of the training?
A) The training remains valid for 24 months from completion
B) The training is invalid and the applicant must retake the 28-hour course
VERSION 2.0 — ADVANCED COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Questions
I Licensing Framework & Statutory Authority 1–18
II Training Curriculum & Instructional Standards 19–35
III Firearms Proficiency & Qualification Standards 36–50
IV Use of Force — Advanced Legal Applications 51–68
V Florida Statutes & Administrative Code — Deep Dive 69–85
VI Employer Authorization & Operational Protocols 86–100
VII Annual Requalification & License Maintenance 101–115
VIII Firearm Storage, Transport & Discharge Reporting 116–130
IX Prohibited Conduct, Disqualifications & Penalties 131–142
X Complex Scenario-Based Applications 143–150
SECTION I: LICENSING FRAMEWORK & STATUTORY AUTHORITY
1. • Which Florida statute establishes the minimum training criteria for Class "G" Statewide Firearm License applicants, and what is the specific hour
requirement?
A) Section 493.6115(5), F.S. — 28 hours of range and classroom training
B) Section 493.6105(3), F.S. — 40 hours of professional training
C) Section 493.6113(2), F.S. — 28 hours of range and classroom training
D) Section 493.6301(4), F.S. — 40 hours of combined training
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: A — Section 493.6115(5), Florida Statutes, establishes that an applicant for a Class "G" license must satisfy minimum training criteria
established by rule of the department, including 28 hours of range and classroom training pertaining to the use of firearms in connection with duties
regulated under Chapter 493. The 40-hour requirement applies to Class D licensure, not Class G.
2. • Under Section 493.6115(6), F.S., what is the statutory limitation on the number of firearms a Class "G" licensee may carry while performing
regulated duties?
A) One firearm of any caliber
B) No more than two firearms
C) No more than three firearms
D) Unlimited, provided each is properly licensed
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — Section 493.6115(6), Florida Statutes, explicitly limits Class "G" licensees to carrying no more than two firearms while
performing duties regulated under Chapter 493. This is a statutory restriction, not merely a policy recommendation.
3. • Which of the following license classifications, when combined with a Class "G" license, authorizes the licensee to bear a firearm under Florida law?
, A) Class "E" only
B) Class "D," "M," or "MB" only
C) Class "C," "CC," "D," "M," or "MB"
D) Any license classification issued by the Division of Licensing
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: C — Only Class "M," Class "MB," or Class "D" licensees are permitted to bear a firearm, and any such licensee who bears a firearm
shall also have a Class "G" license. The broader category includes Class "C" and "CC" licensees as well.
4. • What is the statutory minimum age requirement for a Class "G" license applicant, and what is the underlying rationale?
A) 18 years old — consistent with the minimum age for all security licenses
B) 21 years old — to align with federal firearms purchase age restrictions
C) 21 years old — as specified in Chapter 493, F.S., for armed licensure
D) 18 years old — with parental consent required for applicants under 21
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: C — Florida requires applicants to be at least 21 years old to apply for a Class G license. While some sources may reference 18, the
statutory requirement for Class G specifically is 21 years of age.
5. • A security officer who holds only a Class "D" license and is observed carrying a firearm while on duty may be charged with which offense?
A) A misdemeanor of the second degree
B) A felony of the third degree
C) A civil infraction subject to administrative penalty
D) No offense, provided the officer has a valid Concealed Weapon License
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — Carrying a firearm without a valid Class "G" license constitutes a felony offense under Florida law. The Class "D" license alone
does not authorize armed duty, and a Concealed Weapon License does not authorize on-duty armed security work.
6. • Under Section 493.6101(19), F.S., which of the following activities falls within the statutory definition of a "security officer"?
A) A retail store employee who monitors surveillance cameras
B) An individual who, for consideration, performs bodyguard services or otherwise guards persons or property
C) A neighborhood watch volunteer
D) An off-duty law enforcement officer providing security as a secondary employment
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — Section 493.6101(19), F.S., defines a "security officer" as any individual who, for consideration, advertises as providing or
performs bodyguard services or otherwise guards persons or property. The key elements are "for consideration" and "guards persons or property."
7. • What is the total application-related cost for a Class "G" license, including all mandatory fees?
A) $112
B) $154
C) $250
D) $42 plus fingerprint processing
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — The Class G Statewide Firearm License application fee is $112, with an additional $42 fingerprint processing fee, totaling $154.
8. • Which Florida agency has statutory authority to issue, regulate, and enforce disciplinary actions against Class "G" licensees?
A) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing
C) Florida Highway Patrol
D) Local county sheriff's office with jurisdiction over the licensee's workplace
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: B — The Division of Licensing within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is responsible for the regulation of
licensing of private security, private investigative, and recovery services under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
, 9. • An applicant for a Class "G" license who is a legal resident alien but not a U.S. citizen must provide what additional documentation?
A) Proof of employment authorization from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
B) No additional documentation beyond standard requirements
C) A letter from their employer confirming their residency status
D) A Florida driver's license or state identification card
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: A — Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Legal resident aliens must provide proof of their legal residency status,
typically through employment authorization documentation from USCIS.
10. • Which of the following criminal history dispositions would NOT automatically disqualify a Class "G" applicant under Section 493.6115?
A) A felony conviction with adjudication of guilt
B) A felony plea of nolo contendere with adjudication withheld
C) A misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence
D) A misdemeanor conviction for reckless driving
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: D — Felony convictions (including pleas with adjudication withheld) and domestic violence misdemeanors disqualify applicants. A
misdemeanor reckless driving conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant, though it may be considered in the overall background evaluation.
11. • Under what circumstances may an applicant with a prior felony conviction obtain a Class "G" license?
A) If the felony occurred more than 10 years ago
B) If the applicant received a full pardon from the Governor and Cabinet
C) If the felony was non-violent and the applicant has completed all sentencing requirements
D) Under no circumstances; felony convictions are an absolute bar
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: D — Felony convictions are an absolute bar to Class "G" licensure. Section 493.6115 provides that any person found guilty of a
felony shall not be eligible, regardless of the passage of time or completion of sentencing.
12. • What is the statutory requirement regarding uniform identification for a Class "G" licensee performing regulated duties?
A) The licensee must wear a uniform with at least one patch or emblem clearly identifying the employing agency
B) The licensee must wear a badge issued by the Division of Licensing
C) No uniform requirement exists under Chapter 493
D) The licensee must wear plain clothes to avoid drawing attention
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: A — Section 493.6115(8), F.S., requires that a security officer or security agency manager who possesses a valid Class "G" license
shall perform duties regulated under this section in a uniform with at least one patch or emblem visible at all times clearly identifying the agency
employing the security officer.
13. • Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for submitting a Class "G" license application to FDACS?
A) Active Class "D," "C," "CC," "M," or "MA" license
B) Successful completion of 28 hours of firearms training within the preceding 12 months
C) Submission of fingerprints for criminal background check
D) Completion of a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed psychologist
🔴🔴 Correct Answer: D — While a psychological evaluation may be required for a temporary Class G license or by some employers, it is not a statutory
prerequisite for all Class G applications. The active baseline license, training completion, and fingerprinting are mandatory.
14. • If a Class "G" applicant's training was completed 14 months before the application submission, what is the status of the training?
A) The training remains valid for 24 months from completion
B) The training is invalid and the applicant must retake the 28-hour course
