FLORIDA CLASS K FIREARMS
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Under Florida Statute Chapter 493, how many hours of initial training are required for a
Class G Statewide Firearm License applicant?
A. 16 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 28 hours
D. 40 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Florida law requires 28 hours of classroom and range
instruction for the initial Class G license.
2. Which Chapter of the Florida Statutes governs the use of force by security officers and
private investigators?
A. Chapter 790
B. Chapter 493
C. Chapter 776
,D. Chapter 810
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Chapter 776, Florida Statutes, dictates the justifiable use of force
for all citizens, including licensed professionals.
3. A Class K Firearms Instructor must maintain student records for a minimum of how many
years?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Per Administrative Rule, instructors must keep training records
for at least 2 years following the training date.
4. What is the minimum passing score required on the Florida Class G Firearms Qualification
course?
A. 75% (180 points)
B. 80% (192 points)
C. 70% (168 points)
D. 90% (216 points)
, E. 60% (144 points)
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A minimum score of 168 out of 240 (70%) is required to qualify
for the Class G license.
5. Which of the following is considered a ‘forcible felony’ under Florida law?
A. Petty theft
B. Armed robbery
C. Simple battery
D. Trespassing
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Armed robbery is listed as a forcible felony, justifying the use of
deadly force if necessary to prevent it.
6. The ‘Four Rules of Gun Safety’ primarily aim to prevent which of the following?
A. Unintentional discharges and injuries
B. Weapon malfunctions
C. Poor marksmanship
D. Legal liability
Answer: A
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Under Florida Statute Chapter 493, how many hours of initial training are required for a
Class G Statewide Firearm License applicant?
A. 16 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 28 hours
D. 40 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Florida law requires 28 hours of classroom and range
instruction for the initial Class G license.
2. Which Chapter of the Florida Statutes governs the use of force by security officers and
private investigators?
A. Chapter 790
B. Chapter 493
C. Chapter 776
,D. Chapter 810
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Chapter 776, Florida Statutes, dictates the justifiable use of force
for all citizens, including licensed professionals.
3. A Class K Firearms Instructor must maintain student records for a minimum of how many
years?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Per Administrative Rule, instructors must keep training records
for at least 2 years following the training date.
4. What is the minimum passing score required on the Florida Class G Firearms Qualification
course?
A. 75% (180 points)
B. 80% (192 points)
C. 70% (168 points)
D. 90% (216 points)
, E. 60% (144 points)
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A minimum score of 168 out of 240 (70%) is required to qualify
for the Class G license.
5. Which of the following is considered a ‘forcible felony’ under Florida law?
A. Petty theft
B. Armed robbery
C. Simple battery
D. Trespassing
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Armed robbery is listed as a forcible felony, justifying the use of
deadly force if necessary to prevent it.
6. The ‘Four Rules of Gun Safety’ primarily aim to prevent which of the following?
A. Unintentional discharges and injuries
B. Weapon malfunctions
C. Poor marksmanship
D. Legal liability
Answer: A
