FLORIDA CLASS K FIREARMS
INSTRUCTOR PROFICIENCY EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. According to Florida Statute 493.6115, a Class G licensee is permitted to carry which of the
following calibers in a semi-automatic pistol while performing regulated duties?
A. .357 SIG
B. .45 ACP
C. 10mm Auto
D. .22 LR
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Florida Statute 493.6115(6) specifies that semi-automatic
pistols must be 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, or .380 ACP (the latter only if authorized).
2. A Class K instructor must maintain student training records for a minimum of how many
years?
A. 1 year
B. 5 years
C. 2 years
,D. 10 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Pursuant to Rule 5B-2.029, instructors are required to maintain
records for at least two years from the date of the training.
3. Under Florida Statute 776.012, use of deadly force is justified only if a person reasonably
believes that such force is necessary to prevent:
A. The commission of any misdemeanor.
B. Imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another.
C. Simple battery or verbal assault.
D. Trespassing on a commercial property during business hours.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Deadly force is only permitted to prevent imminent death or
great bodily harm, or to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony.
4. The 28-hour initial firearms training for a Class G license must include how many hours of
range training?
A. 8 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The standard 28-hour course curriculum allocates 20 hours to
classroom instruction and 8 hours to range instruction.
5. What is the maximum number of students per instructor allowed on the firing line during
live fire, according to the Division of Licensing?
A. 2 students
B. 5 students
C. 10 students
D. 6 students
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: For safety and proper supervision, the Division of Licensing
mandates a maximum ratio of 6 students per instructor on the firing line.
6. Which Florida Statute specifically governs the ‘Justifiable Use of Force’?
A. Chapter 776
B. Chapter 493
C. Chapter 790
D. Chapter 810
Answer: A
INSTRUCTOR PROFICIENCY EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. According to Florida Statute 493.6115, a Class G licensee is permitted to carry which of the
following calibers in a semi-automatic pistol while performing regulated duties?
A. .357 SIG
B. .45 ACP
C. 10mm Auto
D. .22 LR
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Florida Statute 493.6115(6) specifies that semi-automatic
pistols must be 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, or .380 ACP (the latter only if authorized).
2. A Class K instructor must maintain student training records for a minimum of how many
years?
A. 1 year
B. 5 years
C. 2 years
,D. 10 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Pursuant to Rule 5B-2.029, instructors are required to maintain
records for at least two years from the date of the training.
3. Under Florida Statute 776.012, use of deadly force is justified only if a person reasonably
believes that such force is necessary to prevent:
A. The commission of any misdemeanor.
B. Imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another.
C. Simple battery or verbal assault.
D. Trespassing on a commercial property during business hours.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Deadly force is only permitted to prevent imminent death or
great bodily harm, or to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony.
4. The 28-hour initial firearms training for a Class G license must include how many hours of
range training?
A. 8 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The standard 28-hour course curriculum allocates 20 hours to
classroom instruction and 8 hours to range instruction.
5. What is the maximum number of students per instructor allowed on the firing line during
live fire, according to the Division of Licensing?
A. 2 students
B. 5 students
C. 10 students
D. 6 students
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: For safety and proper supervision, the Division of Licensing
mandates a maximum ratio of 6 students per instructor on the firing line.
6. Which Florida Statute specifically governs the ‘Justifiable Use of Force’?
A. Chapter 776
B. Chapter 493
C. Chapter 790
D. Chapter 810
Answer: A
