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FLORIDA FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION 2026
COMPLETE (115) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES.
FIREARMS
Prepare for the Florida Firearms Instructor Certification Examination with
focused review materials covering firearms safety rules, weapon
operation and mechanics, ammunition types, marksmanship
fundamentals, range safety procedures, instructional methods, and
Florida firearm laws and regulations. Suitable for candidates preparing for
Florida firearms instructor certification and related professional training
examinations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Domain 1: Regulatory Framework & Licensing (Questions 1–20)
1. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 493, which license class
authorizes an individual to serve as a firearms instructor for
licensure purposes?
A. Class "D" License
B. Class "G" License
C. Class "K" License
D. Class "M" License
Correct answer: C. Class "K" License
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Rationale: Florida Statute 493.6105 establishes the Class "K"
license specifically for firearms instructors. Class "G" is the
statewide firearms license for security officers, while Class "D" is for
private investigators.
2. Which entity holds the primary regulatory authority over Class
"K" firearms instructor licensing in Florida?
A. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(FDACS) – Division of Licensing
C. Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
(CJSTC)
D. Florida Department of Financial Services
Correct answer: B. Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services (FDACS) – Division of Licensing
Rationale: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS), through its Division of Licensing, is the primary
regulatory authority for Class "K" firearms instructor licensing.
3. What is the examination fee for the Florida firearms instructor
certification exam?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
**Correct answer: C. $75**
**Rationale:** Florida Statute 493.6107(1)(d) establishes the fee for
the firearms instructor examination at $75.
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4. What is the annual license fee for a Class "K" firearms
instructor license?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $150
**Correct answer: C. $100**
**Rationale:** Florida Statute 493.6107(1)(c) sets the Class "K"
license—firearms instructor fee at $100.
5. According to Florida Administrative Code Rule 11B-20, which
certification must a firearms instructor hold in addition to their
subject matter certification?
A. General Instructor Certification
B. Specialized Instructor Certification
C. Advanced Instructor Certification
D. Master Instructor Certification
Correct answer: A. General Instructor Certification
Rationale: The Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission (CJSTC) offers General Instructor Certification as the
foundational certification, with additional categories including
Handgun, Patrol Rifle, and Shotgun Instructor Certifications.
Firearms instructors must hold both a General Instructor
Certification and a High-Liability Instructor Certification for
Firearms.
6. Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 11B-20.001, what is
the time limit within which an applicant must complete the
applicable CJSTC High-Liability Instructor Course before
applying for certification?
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A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Correct answer: C. 4 years
Rationale: Applicants must have completed the applicable CJSTC
High-Liability Instructor Course within four years of the date they
apply for certification and provide the CJSTC performance
evaluation form from the course.
7. What is the minimum age requirement to become a firearms
instructor in Florida?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old
C. 25 years old
D. 30 years old
Correct answer: B. 21 years old
Rationale: Generally, you must be at least 21 years old to become a
firearms instructor, particularly for certifications related to
Concealed Weapon License (CWL) instruction as mandated by
Florida law.
8. Which Florida Administrative Code chapter outlines the
minimum curriculum and requirements for firearms instructor
certification?
A. Chapter 11B-20
B. Chapter 5N-1
C. Chapter 493
D. Chapter 11B-35
Correct answer: A. Chapter 11B-20
FLORIDA FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION 2026
COMPLETE (115) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES.
FIREARMS
Prepare for the Florida Firearms Instructor Certification Examination with
focused review materials covering firearms safety rules, weapon
operation and mechanics, ammunition types, marksmanship
fundamentals, range safety procedures, instructional methods, and
Florida firearm laws and regulations. Suitable for candidates preparing for
Florida firearms instructor certification and related professional training
examinations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Domain 1: Regulatory Framework & Licensing (Questions 1–20)
1. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 493, which license class
authorizes an individual to serve as a firearms instructor for
licensure purposes?
A. Class "D" License
B. Class "G" License
C. Class "K" License
D. Class "M" License
Correct answer: C. Class "K" License
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Rationale: Florida Statute 493.6105 establishes the Class "K"
license specifically for firearms instructors. Class "G" is the
statewide firearms license for security officers, while Class "D" is for
private investigators.
2. Which entity holds the primary regulatory authority over Class
"K" firearms instructor licensing in Florida?
A. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(FDACS) – Division of Licensing
C. Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
(CJSTC)
D. Florida Department of Financial Services
Correct answer: B. Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services (FDACS) – Division of Licensing
Rationale: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS), through its Division of Licensing, is the primary
regulatory authority for Class "K" firearms instructor licensing.
3. What is the examination fee for the Florida firearms instructor
certification exam?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
**Correct answer: C. $75**
**Rationale:** Florida Statute 493.6107(1)(d) establishes the fee for
the firearms instructor examination at $75.
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4. What is the annual license fee for a Class "K" firearms
instructor license?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $150
**Correct answer: C. $100**
**Rationale:** Florida Statute 493.6107(1)(c) sets the Class "K"
license—firearms instructor fee at $100.
5. According to Florida Administrative Code Rule 11B-20, which
certification must a firearms instructor hold in addition to their
subject matter certification?
A. General Instructor Certification
B. Specialized Instructor Certification
C. Advanced Instructor Certification
D. Master Instructor Certification
Correct answer: A. General Instructor Certification
Rationale: The Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission (CJSTC) offers General Instructor Certification as the
foundational certification, with additional categories including
Handgun, Patrol Rifle, and Shotgun Instructor Certifications.
Firearms instructors must hold both a General Instructor
Certification and a High-Liability Instructor Certification for
Firearms.
6. Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 11B-20.001, what is
the time limit within which an applicant must complete the
applicable CJSTC High-Liability Instructor Course before
applying for certification?
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A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Correct answer: C. 4 years
Rationale: Applicants must have completed the applicable CJSTC
High-Liability Instructor Course within four years of the date they
apply for certification and provide the CJSTC performance
evaluation form from the course.
7. What is the minimum age requirement to become a firearms
instructor in Florida?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old
C. 25 years old
D. 30 years old
Correct answer: B. 21 years old
Rationale: Generally, you must be at least 21 years old to become a
firearms instructor, particularly for certifications related to
Concealed Weapon License (CWL) instruction as mandated by
Florida law.
8. Which Florida Administrative Code chapter outlines the
minimum curriculum and requirements for firearms instructor
certification?
A. Chapter 11B-20
B. Chapter 5N-1
C. Chapter 493
D. Chapter 11B-35
Correct answer: A. Chapter 11B-20
