FLORIDA CLASS K FIREARMS
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. Under Florida Statute Chapter 493, what is the minimum age requirement for an applicant
to be eligible for a Class K Firearms Instructor license?
A. 18 years of age
B. 30 years of age
C. 25 years of age
D. 21 years of age
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Pursuant to F.S. 493.6105, an applicant for a Class K license must
be at least 21 years of age.
2. Which Florida Statute specifically governs the ‘Justifiable Use of Force’ which Class K
instructors must teach to Class G applicants?
A. Chapter 790
B. Chapter 776
C. Chapter 493
,D. Chapter 810
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Chapter 776 of the Florida Statutes outlines the legal framework
for the justifiable use of force, including deadly force.
3. A Class G license holder is required to complete how many hours of annual recertification
training to maintain their firearm waiver?
A. 2 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 28 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Florida Law requires Class G licensees to complete 4 hours of
annual proficiency training to maintain their armed status.
4. According to Florida administrative code, what is the maximum student-to-instructor ratio
allowed during the active firing portion of the Class G qualification?
A. 1 instructor per 3 students
B. 1 instructor per 8 students
C. 1 instructor per 6 students
D. 1 instructor per 10 students
, Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: For safety and adequate supervision, the Division of Licensing
mandates a maximum ratio of 1 instructor per 6 students on the firing line.
5. Which of the following is NOT an approved caliber for a Class G licensee according to
Florida Statute 493.6115?
A. .38 caliber revolver
B. .357 magnum revolver (loaded with .357 ammunition)
C. 9mm semi-automatic pistol
D. .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: While a .357 magnum revolver may be used, it must be loaded
with .38 caliber ammunition; full-power .357 magnum ammunition is not authorized for
standard duty use under Chapter 493.
6. In the ‘Draw Stroke’ process, what is the primary purpose of the ‘Step 2’ (Clear and
Rotate)?
A. To acquire the target with the eyes
B. To clear the holster and rotate the muzzle toward the threat immediately
C. To bring the firearm to the center of the chest to join the support hand
D. To disengage the thumb safety
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. Under Florida Statute Chapter 493, what is the minimum age requirement for an applicant
to be eligible for a Class K Firearms Instructor license?
A. 18 years of age
B. 30 years of age
C. 25 years of age
D. 21 years of age
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Pursuant to F.S. 493.6105, an applicant for a Class K license must
be at least 21 years of age.
2. Which Florida Statute specifically governs the ‘Justifiable Use of Force’ which Class K
instructors must teach to Class G applicants?
A. Chapter 790
B. Chapter 776
C. Chapter 493
,D. Chapter 810
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Chapter 776 of the Florida Statutes outlines the legal framework
for the justifiable use of force, including deadly force.
3. A Class G license holder is required to complete how many hours of annual recertification
training to maintain their firearm waiver?
A. 2 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 28 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Florida Law requires Class G licensees to complete 4 hours of
annual proficiency training to maintain their armed status.
4. According to Florida administrative code, what is the maximum student-to-instructor ratio
allowed during the active firing portion of the Class G qualification?
A. 1 instructor per 3 students
B. 1 instructor per 8 students
C. 1 instructor per 6 students
D. 1 instructor per 10 students
, Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: For safety and adequate supervision, the Division of Licensing
mandates a maximum ratio of 1 instructor per 6 students on the firing line.
5. Which of the following is NOT an approved caliber for a Class G licensee according to
Florida Statute 493.6115?
A. .38 caliber revolver
B. .357 magnum revolver (loaded with .357 ammunition)
C. 9mm semi-automatic pistol
D. .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: While a .357 magnum revolver may be used, it must be loaded
with .38 caliber ammunition; full-power .357 magnum ammunition is not authorized for
standard duty use under Chapter 493.
6. In the ‘Draw Stroke’ process, what is the primary purpose of the ‘Step 2’ (Clear and
Rotate)?
A. To acquire the target with the eyes
B. To clear the holster and rotate the muzzle toward the threat immediately
C. To bring the firearm to the center of the chest to join the support hand
D. To disengage the thumb safety
