FLORIDA CLASS K FIREARMS
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. According to Chapter 493, Florida Statutes, which of the following is a primary requirement
for an applicant to obtain a Class K Firearms Instructor license?
A. Hold a current Class D license for at least 5 years.
B. Successfully complete a 40-hour basic firearms instructor course.
C. Be at least 18 years of age.
D. Provide proof of a valid Class C or M license.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Applicants for a Class K license must complete a firearms
instructor course at least 40 hours in length and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
2. Under Florida Administrative Code 5N-1, how many hours of annual requalification training
are required for Class G license holders?
A. 4 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 8 hours
,D. 10 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 5N-1.132 requires 4 hours of annual recertification training
for Class G license holders to maintain their ability to carry a firearm.
3. What is the minimum passing score for the initial Class G firearms qualification course on
the required silhouette target?
A. 70 percent
B. 80 percent
C. 75 percent
D. 90 percent
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A student must achieve a minimum score of 70% (168 out of
240 points) on the course of fire to qualify for a Class G license.
4. According to Florida Statute 776.012, a person is justified in using deadly force if they
reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent:
A. Any misdemeanor crime.
B. The imminent commission of a forcible felony.
C. Trespassing on posted property.
D. Verbal threats of future violence.
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Deadly force is justified to prevent the imminent commission of
a forcible felony or to prevent death or great bodily harm.
5. A Class K instructor must maintain student training records for how long after the date of
training?
A. 1 year
B. 5 years
C. 2 years
D. 10 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Florida Law requires instructors to maintain student records for
a period of at least 2 years.
6. Which of the following is NOT considered a ‘forcible felony’ under Florida law?
A. Murder
B. Robbery
C. Sexual Battery
D. Simple Battery
Answer: D
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. According to Chapter 493, Florida Statutes, which of the following is a primary requirement
for an applicant to obtain a Class K Firearms Instructor license?
A. Hold a current Class D license for at least 5 years.
B. Successfully complete a 40-hour basic firearms instructor course.
C. Be at least 18 years of age.
D. Provide proof of a valid Class C or M license.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Applicants for a Class K license must complete a firearms
instructor course at least 40 hours in length and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
2. Under Florida Administrative Code 5N-1, how many hours of annual requalification training
are required for Class G license holders?
A. 4 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 8 hours
,D. 10 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 5N-1.132 requires 4 hours of annual recertification training
for Class G license holders to maintain their ability to carry a firearm.
3. What is the minimum passing score for the initial Class G firearms qualification course on
the required silhouette target?
A. 70 percent
B. 80 percent
C. 75 percent
D. 90 percent
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A student must achieve a minimum score of 70% (168 out of
240 points) on the course of fire to qualify for a Class G license.
4. According to Florida Statute 776.012, a person is justified in using deadly force if they
reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent:
A. Any misdemeanor crime.
B. The imminent commission of a forcible felony.
C. Trespassing on posted property.
D. Verbal threats of future violence.
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Deadly force is justified to prevent the imminent commission of
a forcible felony or to prevent death or great bodily harm.
5. A Class K instructor must maintain student training records for how long after the date of
training?
A. 1 year
B. 5 years
C. 2 years
D. 10 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Florida Law requires instructors to maintain student records for
a period of at least 2 years.
6. Which of the following is NOT considered a ‘forcible felony’ under Florida law?
A. Murder
B. Robbery
C. Sexual Battery
D. Simple Battery
Answer: D
