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Florida Class K Firearms Instructor License Exam
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UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida Class K Firearms Instructor License Exam preparation package. It includes a detailed, point-form
summary of the exam coverage based on official Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS) guidelines and the Firearms Training Manual (FTM
POINT-FORM SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE (FL Class K)
• License Purpose & Authority :
o A Class "K" license is required to provide classroom and range instruction to applicants
for Class "G" (Statewide Firearm License).
o Regulated by FDACS Division of Licensing under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
o Instructors are responsible for ensuring Class "G" applicants complete the mandatory
28-hour initial training course.
• Eligibility & Qualification Requirements :
o Age: Minimum 18 years old.
o Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident alien.
o Instructor Credential (One of the following):
1. Florida CJSTC Instructor Certificate with active firearms certification.
2. NRA Private Security Firearm Instructor Certificate (Issued within 3 years of
application).
3. Federal law enforcement firearms instructor certificate (issued within 3 years).
4. DD Form 214 with honorable discharge, minimum 3 years military service as a
firearms instructor, issued within 3 years.
• Application & Exam Logistics :
o Sequence: Applicant must apply to FDACS first; once approved, they are pre-registered
for the exam.
o Provider: Everblue (third-party testing company). Fee: $70.
o Format: Remote online proctored (24/7/365) or in-person at Everblue facilities.
Requires webcam.
o Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours.
o Identification: State or federal photo ID (driver's license, passport).
• Exam Content Source :
o Based on the Firearms Training Manual (FTM) : Student Handbook and Study
Guide and Instructor's Guide.
o Derived from FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) Basic Recruit Training
Program standards.
o Legal basis: Chapter 493, F.S., and Chapter 5N-1, F.A.C.
• Core Knowledge Domains (based on FTM and training objectives) :
o Firearms Safety (Primary Focus): The 4 Universal Safety Rules, range safety commands,
safe handling procedures, clearing firearms.
o Firearms Nomenclature & Mechanics: Parts identification (revolver, semi-automatic,
shotgun), cycle of operation, ammunition components (calibers, gauges, misfires,
hangfires, squib loads).
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o Marksmanship Fundamentals: Stances (Isosceles, Weaver, Modified Weaver), grip,
sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, breathing, follow-through.
o Tactical & Operational Skills: Drawing and holstering techniques (retention devices),
loading/unloading (speed loaders, magazine changes), use of cover vs. concealment.
o Legal Aspects (High Liability): Justifiable use of deadly force (Chapter 776, F.S.), Stand
Your Ground law, safe storage requirements, transportation laws, prohibited areas.
o Range Management: Instructor responsibilities, handling student malfunctions,
remedial action, cease-fire procedures.
• Continuing Education & Renewal :
o Renewal Cycle: Every 3 years (triennial).
o Maintenance Options:
1. Submit proof of current instructor certification (e.g., NRA, CJSTC), OR
2. Proof of having taught at least six 28-hour Class "G" courses during the previous
3-year period.
o Relationship to Class "G": Class "G" licensees require 4 hours of annual requalification
training taught by a Class "K" instructor .
1. A student points a firearm downrange but keeps their finger inside the trigger guard while waiting
for the command to fire. Which fundamental safety rule is being violated?
A) Treat all guns as if they are loaded
B) Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
C) Be sure of your target and what is beyond it
D) Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy
Answer: B
Rationale: Trigger discipline requires keeping the finger indexed along the frame outside the trigger
guard until the decision to shoot has been made, preventing negligent discharges .
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2. Under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law (Chapter 776, F.S.), a person is justified in using deadly
force when they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent what?
A) Simple trespassing on private property
B) Imminent death or great bodily harm to themselves or others
C) Theft of personal property after dark
D) A verbal insult in a public place
Answer: B
Rationale: Deadly force in Florida requires a reasonable belief of imminent threat of death or serious
bodily harm; it is not justified for property crimes alone or non-violent confrontations .
3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Class "K" Firearms Instructor License in
Florida?
A) 21 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 25 years old
D) No minimum age requirement
Answer: B
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Rationale: According to FDACS eligibility requirements, applicants must be at least 18 years old to
qualify for a Class "K" license .
4. According to Florida Statute 493.6105, which document qualifies a military veteran for a Class "K"
license without requiring an NRA certificate?
A) A valid state-issued driver's license
B) A DD Form 214 indicating honorable discharge and three years as a firearms instructor
C) A letter from a former commanding officer
D) A certificate from a local gun range
Answer: B
Rationale: A DD Form 214 with honorable discharge, showing no less than three years in the military as
a firearms instructor (issued within 3 years), is specifically listed as a qualifying credential .
5. An instructor observes a student "sweeping" (pointing the muzzle at) another student's torso while
turning to ask a question. What is the instructor's immediate response?
A) Ignore it because the gun is "unloaded"
B) Immediately stop the unsafe behavior and correct the student
Florida Class K Firearms Instructor License Exam
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida Class K Firearms Instructor License Exam preparation package. It includes a detailed, point-form
summary of the exam coverage based on official Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS) guidelines and the Firearms Training Manual (FTM
POINT-FORM SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE (FL Class K)
• License Purpose & Authority :
o A Class "K" license is required to provide classroom and range instruction to applicants
for Class "G" (Statewide Firearm License).
o Regulated by FDACS Division of Licensing under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
o Instructors are responsible for ensuring Class "G" applicants complete the mandatory
28-hour initial training course.
• Eligibility & Qualification Requirements :
o Age: Minimum 18 years old.
o Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident alien.
o Instructor Credential (One of the following):
1. Florida CJSTC Instructor Certificate with active firearms certification.
2. NRA Private Security Firearm Instructor Certificate (Issued within 3 years of
application).
3. Federal law enforcement firearms instructor certificate (issued within 3 years).
4. DD Form 214 with honorable discharge, minimum 3 years military service as a
firearms instructor, issued within 3 years.
• Application & Exam Logistics :
o Sequence: Applicant must apply to FDACS first; once approved, they are pre-registered
for the exam.
o Provider: Everblue (third-party testing company). Fee: $70.
o Format: Remote online proctored (24/7/365) or in-person at Everblue facilities.
Requires webcam.
o Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours.
o Identification: State or federal photo ID (driver's license, passport).
• Exam Content Source :
o Based on the Firearms Training Manual (FTM) : Student Handbook and Study
Guide and Instructor's Guide.
o Derived from FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) Basic Recruit Training
Program standards.
o Legal basis: Chapter 493, F.S., and Chapter 5N-1, F.A.C.
• Core Knowledge Domains (based on FTM and training objectives) :
o Firearms Safety (Primary Focus): The 4 Universal Safety Rules, range safety commands,
safe handling procedures, clearing firearms.
o Firearms Nomenclature & Mechanics: Parts identification (revolver, semi-automatic,
shotgun), cycle of operation, ammunition components (calibers, gauges, misfires,
hangfires, squib loads).
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o Marksmanship Fundamentals: Stances (Isosceles, Weaver, Modified Weaver), grip,
sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, breathing, follow-through.
o Tactical & Operational Skills: Drawing and holstering techniques (retention devices),
loading/unloading (speed loaders, magazine changes), use of cover vs. concealment.
o Legal Aspects (High Liability): Justifiable use of deadly force (Chapter 776, F.S.), Stand
Your Ground law, safe storage requirements, transportation laws, prohibited areas.
o Range Management: Instructor responsibilities, handling student malfunctions,
remedial action, cease-fire procedures.
• Continuing Education & Renewal :
o Renewal Cycle: Every 3 years (triennial).
o Maintenance Options:
1. Submit proof of current instructor certification (e.g., NRA, CJSTC), OR
2. Proof of having taught at least six 28-hour Class "G" courses during the previous
3-year period.
o Relationship to Class "G": Class "G" licensees require 4 hours of annual requalification
training taught by a Class "K" instructor .
1. A student points a firearm downrange but keeps their finger inside the trigger guard while waiting
for the command to fire. Which fundamental safety rule is being violated?
A) Treat all guns as if they are loaded
B) Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
C) Be sure of your target and what is beyond it
D) Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy
Answer: B
Rationale: Trigger discipline requires keeping the finger indexed along the frame outside the trigger
guard until the decision to shoot has been made, preventing negligent discharges .
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2. Under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law (Chapter 776, F.S.), a person is justified in using deadly
force when they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent what?
A) Simple trespassing on private property
B) Imminent death or great bodily harm to themselves or others
C) Theft of personal property after dark
D) A verbal insult in a public place
Answer: B
Rationale: Deadly force in Florida requires a reasonable belief of imminent threat of death or serious
bodily harm; it is not justified for property crimes alone or non-violent confrontations .
3. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Class "K" Firearms Instructor License in
Florida?
A) 21 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 25 years old
D) No minimum age requirement
Answer: B
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Rationale: According to FDACS eligibility requirements, applicants must be at least 18 years old to
qualify for a Class "K" license .
4. According to Florida Statute 493.6105, which document qualifies a military veteran for a Class "K"
license without requiring an NRA certificate?
A) A valid state-issued driver's license
B) A DD Form 214 indicating honorable discharge and three years as a firearms instructor
C) A letter from a former commanding officer
D) A certificate from a local gun range
Answer: B
Rationale: A DD Form 214 with honorable discharge, showing no less than three years in the military as
a firearms instructor (issued within 3 years), is specifically listed as a qualifying credential .
5. An instructor observes a student "sweeping" (pointing the muzzle at) another student's torso while
turning to ask a question. What is the instructor's immediate response?
A) Ignore it because the gun is "unloaded"
B) Immediately stop the unsafe behavior and correct the student
