FLORIDA CERTIFIED ARMED SECURITY
OFFICER (CLASS G) EXAM 2026/2027 |
ACCURATE REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS A+
FLORIDA CERTIFIED ARMED SECURITY OFFICER (CLASS G) EXAM 2026/2027
EDITION | ACCURATE REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS GUARANTEED
PASS A+
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OVERVIEW
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This exam preparation guide is designed for candidates pursuing the Florida Class G
Armed Security Officer License issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services (FDACS). The Class G license authorizes a security officer to carry
a firearm while on duty in the state of Florida.
The exam covers the following core subject areas:
• Florida Statutes Chapter 493 – Private Investigation, Recovery & Security Agencies •
Firearms Safety, Handling & Marksmanship • Use of Force & Deadly Force Laws • Legal
Powers, Limitations & Citizen's Arrest • Florida Criminal Law & Procedure Basics •
Patrol Techniques & Access Control • Report Writing & Documentation • First Aid, CPR
& Emergency Response • Ethics, Professionalism & Conduct • Communication & Public
Relations • Evidence Preservation • Emergency & Threat Response Procedures
This guide contains 300 multiple-choice questions (A–E format), each with a clearly
marked CORRECT ANSWER and a detailed RATIONALE to reinforce understanding.
Study all RATIONALE carefully — they reflect the logic tested on the actual exam.
Good luck. You've got this. A+ awaits.
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═════ BEGIN QUESTIONS
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QUESTION 1
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Which Florida statute primarily governs the licensing and regulation of security officers
in Florida?
A) Florida Statute Chapter 790
,B) Florida Statute Chapter 784
C) Florida Statute Chapter 493
D) Florida Statute Chapter 812
E) Florida Statute Chapter 776
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Florida Statute Chapter 493
RATIONALE: Chapter 493 of the Florida Statutes governs private investigation,
recovery, and security services, including the licensing of Class D (unarmed) and Class
G (armed) security officers in Florida.
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──── QUESTION 2
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──── Which agency is responsible for issuing the Class G Armed Security Officer
license in Florida?
A) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B) Florida Department of Health (FDOH)
C) Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)
D) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS)
E) Florida Division of Licensing Appeals Board
CORRECT ANSWER: D) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(FDACS)
, RATIONALE: FDACS administers and enforces Chapter 493, including issuing
Class D and Class G licenses to qualified security personnel in Florida.
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──── QUESTION 3
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──── How many hours of firearms training are required to obtain a Class G Armed
Security Officer license in Florida?
A) 8 hours
B) 16 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 28 hours
E) 40 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C) 28 hours
RATIONALE: Florida law requires a minimum of 28 hours of firearms training for
Class G licensure, which includes classroom instruction on use of force, legal aspects,
and range qualification.
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──── QUESTION 4
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──── A Class G license in Florida authorizes a security officer to:
A) Make felony arrests without restriction
B) Carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the state
without restriction
C) Carry a firearm while performing security duties
, on the job
D) Act as a sworn law enforcement officer
E) Search individuals without probable cause
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Carry a firearm while performing security duties on the job
RATIONALE: The Class G license specifically allows an armed security officer to
carry a firearm ONLY while on duty performing security work. It does not grant law
enforcement powers.
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──── QUESTION 5
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──── What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Class G Armed Security
Officer license in Florida?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
E) 25 years old
CORRECT ANSWER: D) 21 years old
RATIONALE: Florida requires Class G applicants to be at least 21 years of age,
consistent with federal law for purchasing handguns and carrying firearms for
employment.
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──── QUESTION 6
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OFFICER (CLASS G) EXAM 2026/2027 |
ACCURATE REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS A+
FLORIDA CERTIFIED ARMED SECURITY OFFICER (CLASS G) EXAM 2026/2027
EDITION | ACCURATE REAL QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS GUARANTEED
PASS A+
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
OVERVIEW
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
This exam preparation guide is designed for candidates pursuing the Florida Class G
Armed Security Officer License issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services (FDACS). The Class G license authorizes a security officer to carry
a firearm while on duty in the state of Florida.
The exam covers the following core subject areas:
• Florida Statutes Chapter 493 – Private Investigation, Recovery & Security Agencies •
Firearms Safety, Handling & Marksmanship • Use of Force & Deadly Force Laws • Legal
Powers, Limitations & Citizen's Arrest • Florida Criminal Law & Procedure Basics •
Patrol Techniques & Access Control • Report Writing & Documentation • First Aid, CPR
& Emergency Response • Ethics, Professionalism & Conduct • Communication & Public
Relations • Evidence Preservation • Emergency & Threat Response Procedures
This guide contains 300 multiple-choice questions (A–E format), each with a clearly
marked CORRECT ANSWER and a detailed RATIONALE to reinforce understanding.
Study all RATIONALE carefully — they reflect the logic tested on the actual exam.
Good luck. You've got this. A+ awaits.
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
═════ BEGIN QUESTIONS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
QUESTION 1
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Which Florida statute primarily governs the licensing and regulation of security officers
in Florida?
A) Florida Statute Chapter 790
,B) Florida Statute Chapter 784
C) Florida Statute Chapter 493
D) Florida Statute Chapter 812
E) Florida Statute Chapter 776
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Florida Statute Chapter 493
RATIONALE: Chapter 493 of the Florida Statutes governs private investigation,
recovery, and security services, including the licensing of Class D (unarmed) and Class
G (armed) security officers in Florida.
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──── QUESTION 2
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──── Which agency is responsible for issuing the Class G Armed Security Officer
license in Florida?
A) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B) Florida Department of Health (FDOH)
C) Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)
D) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS)
E) Florida Division of Licensing Appeals Board
CORRECT ANSWER: D) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(FDACS)
, RATIONALE: FDACS administers and enforces Chapter 493, including issuing
Class D and Class G licenses to qualified security personnel in Florida.
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──── QUESTION 3
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──── How many hours of firearms training are required to obtain a Class G Armed
Security Officer license in Florida?
A) 8 hours
B) 16 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 28 hours
E) 40 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C) 28 hours
RATIONALE: Florida law requires a minimum of 28 hours of firearms training for
Class G licensure, which includes classroom instruction on use of force, legal aspects,
and range qualification.
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──── QUESTION 4
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──── A Class G license in Florida authorizes a security officer to:
A) Make felony arrests without restriction
B) Carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the state
without restriction
C) Carry a firearm while performing security duties
, on the job
D) Act as a sworn law enforcement officer
E) Search individuals without probable cause
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Carry a firearm while performing security duties on the job
RATIONALE: The Class G license specifically allows an armed security officer to
carry a firearm ONLY while on duty performing security work. It does not grant law
enforcement powers.
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──── QUESTION 5
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──── What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Class G Armed Security
Officer license in Florida?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
E) 25 years old
CORRECT ANSWER: D) 21 years old
RATIONALE: Florida requires Class G applicants to be at least 21 years of age,
consistent with federal law for purchasing handguns and carrying firearms for
employment.
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──── QUESTION 6
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