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FLORIDA CLASS K FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION 2026
COMPLETE (125) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES.
FIREARMS
Maximize your success with this Florida Class K Firearms Instructor
Certification Examination practice exam designed to reinforce essential
instructor responsibilities, applicable laws, safety standards, and
certification knowledge. The exam-style questions help assess your
understanding, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence for
the official examination. A valuable resource for focused review and
effective exam preparation. Suitable for Florida Class K Firearms
Instructor certification candidates.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: STATUTORY AUTHORITY & REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK (Questions 1–20)
1. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 493, which entity holds the
primary regulatory authority over Class "K" firearms instructor
licensing?
A. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
C. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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(FDACS) – Division of Licensing
D. Florida Supreme Court
Correct answer: C. Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services (FDACS) – Division of Licensing
Rationale: The FDACS Division of Licensing is the governing
agency responsible for regulating Class "K" firearms instructors
under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes. The Division establishes
licensing requirements, administers examinations, and enforces
compliance standards for private investigative, security, and
recovery industries .
2. What is the primary statutory purpose of a Class "K" firearms
instructor license?
A. To authorize the holder to carry a concealed firearm
B. To provide classroom and range instruction to applicants for
Class "G" licensure
C. To operate a private security agency
D. To conduct firearms training for law enforcement officers only
Correct answer: B. To provide classroom and range instruction to
applicants for Class "G" licensure
Rationale: Any person who provides classroom and range
instruction to applicants for Class "G" licensure must have a
Class "K" license . Class "G" is the Statewide Firearm License
required for security officers who bear firearms.
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3. Which three Florida Statutes chapters are most relevant to the
Class "K" firearms instructor examination?
A. Chapters 493, 776, and 790
B. Chapters 493, 775, and 790
C. Chapters 493, 776, and 782
D. Chapters 493, 790, and 944
Correct answer: A. Chapters 493, 776, and 790
Rationale: The Class "K" examination covers comprehensive
legal knowledge of Chapters 493 (licensing), 776 (use of force),
and 790 (weapons) . Chapter 493 governs private investigative,
private security, and repossession services. Chapter 776 covers
justifiable use of force. Chapter 790 regulates weapons and
firearms.
4. What is the license fee for a Class "K" firearms instructor
license under Florida Statutes?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $150
Correct answer: C. $100**
**Rationale: Florida Statutes Chapter 493.6107 establishes the
Class "K" license—firearms instructor fee at $100 . The
examination fee for the firearms instructor is $75 (paid to
Everblue) .
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5. What is the fee for the Class "K" firearms instructor
examination?
A. $50
B. $70
C. $75
D. $100
Correct answer: B. $70**
**Rationale: The examination fee for the firearms instructor
exam is $70, paid directly to Everblue at the time of registration .
This fee is separate from the license application fee.
6. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Class "K"
firearms instructor license in Florida?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old
C. 25 years old
D. 30 years old
Correct answer: A. 18 years old
Rationale: To apply for a Class "K" license, the applicant must be
at least 18 years old . This is consistent with other private
security licensing requirements under Chapter 493.
7. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable certificate for
qualifying for a Class "K" license?
A. Florida CJSTC Firearms Instructor's Certificate
B. NRA Private Security Firearm Instructor Certificate
FLORIDA CLASS K FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION 2026
COMPLETE (125) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES.
FIREARMS
Maximize your success with this Florida Class K Firearms Instructor
Certification Examination practice exam designed to reinforce essential
instructor responsibilities, applicable laws, safety standards, and
certification knowledge. The exam-style questions help assess your
understanding, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence for
the official examination. A valuable resource for focused review and
effective exam preparation. Suitable for Florida Class K Firearms
Instructor certification candidates.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: STATUTORY AUTHORITY & REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK (Questions 1–20)
1. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 493, which entity holds the
primary regulatory authority over Class "K" firearms instructor
licensing?
A. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
C. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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(FDACS) – Division of Licensing
D. Florida Supreme Court
Correct answer: C. Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services (FDACS) – Division of Licensing
Rationale: The FDACS Division of Licensing is the governing
agency responsible for regulating Class "K" firearms instructors
under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes. The Division establishes
licensing requirements, administers examinations, and enforces
compliance standards for private investigative, security, and
recovery industries .
2. What is the primary statutory purpose of a Class "K" firearms
instructor license?
A. To authorize the holder to carry a concealed firearm
B. To provide classroom and range instruction to applicants for
Class "G" licensure
C. To operate a private security agency
D. To conduct firearms training for law enforcement officers only
Correct answer: B. To provide classroom and range instruction to
applicants for Class "G" licensure
Rationale: Any person who provides classroom and range
instruction to applicants for Class "G" licensure must have a
Class "K" license . Class "G" is the Statewide Firearm License
required for security officers who bear firearms.
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3. Which three Florida Statutes chapters are most relevant to the
Class "K" firearms instructor examination?
A. Chapters 493, 776, and 790
B. Chapters 493, 775, and 790
C. Chapters 493, 776, and 782
D. Chapters 493, 790, and 944
Correct answer: A. Chapters 493, 776, and 790
Rationale: The Class "K" examination covers comprehensive
legal knowledge of Chapters 493 (licensing), 776 (use of force),
and 790 (weapons) . Chapter 493 governs private investigative,
private security, and repossession services. Chapter 776 covers
justifiable use of force. Chapter 790 regulates weapons and
firearms.
4. What is the license fee for a Class "K" firearms instructor
license under Florida Statutes?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $150
Correct answer: C. $100**
**Rationale: Florida Statutes Chapter 493.6107 establishes the
Class "K" license—firearms instructor fee at $100 . The
examination fee for the firearms instructor is $75 (paid to
Everblue) .
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5. What is the fee for the Class "K" firearms instructor
examination?
A. $50
B. $70
C. $75
D. $100
Correct answer: B. $70**
**Rationale: The examination fee for the firearms instructor
exam is $70, paid directly to Everblue at the time of registration .
This fee is separate from the license application fee.
6. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Class "K"
firearms instructor license in Florida?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old
C. 25 years old
D. 30 years old
Correct answer: A. 18 years old
Rationale: To apply for a Class "K" license, the applicant must be
at least 18 years old . This is consistent with other private
security licensing requirements under Chapter 493.
7. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable certificate for
qualifying for a Class "K" license?
A. Florida CJSTC Firearms Instructor's Certificate
B. NRA Private Security Firearm Instructor Certificate
