Florida Class K Firearms Instructor
License EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED.pdf
Question 1
Under Florida Statutes Chapter 493, which license class authorizes an individual to serve
as a firearms instructor for licensure purposes?
A) Class "D" License
B) Class "G" License
C) Class "K" License
D) Class "M" License
Answer: C - Florida Statute 493.6105 establishes the Class "K" license specifically for
firearms instructors. Class "G" is the statewide firearms license for security officers, while
Class "D" is for private investigators .
Question 2
Which entity holds the primary regulatory authority over Class "K" firearms instructor
licensing in Florida?
A) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) – Division of
Licensing
C) Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC)
D) Florida Department of Financial Services
Answer: B - The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS),
through its Division of Licensing, is the primary regulatory authority for Class "K"
firearms instructor licensing .
,Question 3
What is the minimum age requirement to become a Class "K" firearms instructor in
Florida?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B - According to FDACS eligibility requirements, applicants must be at least 18
years old to qualify for a Class "K" license .
Question 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 - 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 .
Question 5
How often must a Class "K" license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: C - Class "K" licenses are renewed every 3 years (triennially) according to
Florida Statute 493.6113 .
,Question 6
What is the examination fee for the Florida firearms instructor certification exam?
A) $50
B) $70
C) $75
D) $100
Answer: B - The exam fee is $70 and is paid directly to Everblue, the contracted third-
party testing company .
Question 7
Which of the following is a qualifying credential for a Class "K" license application?
A) Florida CJSTC Instructor Certificate with active firearms certification
B) NRA Private Security Firearm Instructor Certificate (issued within 3 years)
C) Federal law enforcement firearms instructor certificate (issued within 3 years)
D) All of the above
Answer: D - All of these are qualifying credentials. The Florida CJSTC Instructor
Certificate with active firearms certification, NRA Private Security Firearm Instructor
Certificate issued within 3 years, and federal law enforcement firearms instructor
certificate issued within 3 years are all acceptable .
Question 8
A Class "K" licensee must teach how many 28-hour firearms instruction courses during a
3-year period to renew without submitting a new instructor certificate?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
Answer: D - Proof of having taught at least six 28-hour firearms instruction courses to
Class "G" applicants during the previous three-year license period qualifies for renewal .
, Question 9
According to Florida Statute 493.6105, what is the citizenship requirement for a Class "K"
license?
A) Must be a U.S. citizen only
B) Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident alien
C) No citizenship requirement exists
D) Must be a Florida resident
Answer: B - Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident alien
to qualify for a Class "K" license .
Question 10
Which Florida Administrative Code chapter outlines the minimum curriculum and
requirements for firearms instructor certification?
A) Chapter 11B-20
B) Chapter 5N-1
C) Chapter 493
D) Chapter 11B-35
Answer: A - Florida Administrative Code Chapter 11B-20 establishes the Commission
Instructor Certification requirements, including certification categories and application
procedures .
Question 11
The Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) has renamed
"Firearms Instructor" certification categories. According to recent rule changes, which is
NOW a recognized instructor certification category?
A) Firearms Instructor
B) Handgun Instructor
C) Diving Instructor
D) Both B and C
License EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED.pdf
Question 1
Under Florida Statutes Chapter 493, which license class authorizes an individual to serve
as a firearms instructor for licensure purposes?
A) Class "D" License
B) Class "G" License
C) Class "K" License
D) Class "M" License
Answer: C - Florida Statute 493.6105 establishes the Class "K" license specifically for
firearms instructors. Class "G" is the statewide firearms license for security officers, while
Class "D" is for private investigators .
Question 2
Which entity holds the primary regulatory authority over Class "K" firearms instructor
licensing in Florida?
A) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) – Division of
Licensing
C) Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC)
D) Florida Department of Financial Services
Answer: B - The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS),
through its Division of Licensing, is the primary regulatory authority for Class "K"
firearms instructor licensing .
,Question 3
What is the minimum age requirement to become a Class "K" firearms instructor in
Florida?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B - According to FDACS eligibility requirements, applicants must be at least 18
years old to qualify for a Class "K" license .
Question 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 - 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 .
Question 5
How often must a Class "K" license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: C - Class "K" licenses are renewed every 3 years (triennially) according to
Florida Statute 493.6113 .
,Question 6
What is the examination fee for the Florida firearms instructor certification exam?
A) $50
B) $70
C) $75
D) $100
Answer: B - The exam fee is $70 and is paid directly to Everblue, the contracted third-
party testing company .
Question 7
Which of the following is a qualifying credential for a Class "K" license application?
A) Florida CJSTC Instructor Certificate with active firearms certification
B) NRA Private Security Firearm Instructor Certificate (issued within 3 years)
C) Federal law enforcement firearms instructor certificate (issued within 3 years)
D) All of the above
Answer: D - All of these are qualifying credentials. The Florida CJSTC Instructor
Certificate with active firearms certification, NRA Private Security Firearm Instructor
Certificate issued within 3 years, and federal law enforcement firearms instructor
certificate issued within 3 years are all acceptable .
Question 8
A Class "K" licensee must teach how many 28-hour firearms instruction courses during a
3-year period to renew without submitting a new instructor certificate?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
Answer: D - Proof of having taught at least six 28-hour firearms instruction courses to
Class "G" applicants during the previous three-year license period qualifies for renewal .
, Question 9
According to Florida Statute 493.6105, what is the citizenship requirement for a Class "K"
license?
A) Must be a U.S. citizen only
B) Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident alien
C) No citizenship requirement exists
D) Must be a Florida resident
Answer: B - Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident alien
to qualify for a Class "K" license .
Question 10
Which Florida Administrative Code chapter outlines the minimum curriculum and
requirements for firearms instructor certification?
A) Chapter 11B-20
B) Chapter 5N-1
C) Chapter 493
D) Chapter 11B-35
Answer: A - Florida Administrative Code Chapter 11B-20 establishes the Commission
Instructor Certification requirements, including certification categories and application
procedures .
Question 11
The Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) has renamed
"Firearms Instructor" certification categories. According to recent rule changes, which is
NOW a recognized instructor certification category?
A) Firearms Instructor
B) Handgun Instructor
C) Diving Instructor
D) Both B and C
