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Florida Class K Firearms
Instructor Certification: 2026
Practice Exam with Detailed
Rationales – FDACS Approved
1. What is the minimum age required to obtain a Florida Class G Security Firearm
License?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: C) 21 years old
Rationale: Florida statute 493.6115 requires that all applicants for a Class G license be
at least 21 years of age.
2. Which agency is responsible for issuing firearm instructor licenses in Florida?
A) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
C) Local county sheriff's office
D) Florida Highway Patrol
Answer: B) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Rationale: FDACS is the licensing authority for security-related firearm instructor
licenses under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
3. How many hours of range instruction must a Class K instructor typically provide for
initial armed security officer qualification?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 16 hours
Answer: B) 8 hours
Rationale: The minimum range training for initial armed security officer certification is
generally 8 hours as prescribed by FDACS administrative rules.
4. What is the minimum passing score on the FDACS firearms qualification course for a
Class G licensee?
A) 70%
B) 75%
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C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: C) 80%
Rationale: FDACS rule 5N-1.116 requires a score of at least 80% on the prescribed 50-
round qualification course.
5. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for FDACS to deny a firearm instructor
license application?
A) Felony conviction
B) Adjudication withheld for a misdemeanor
C) Commitment to a mental institution
D) Dishonorable discharge from the military
Answer: B) Adjudication withheld for a misdemeanor
Rationale: While felony convictions and mental health commitments are disqualifiers, a
withheld adjudication for a misdemeanor does not automatically bar licensure unless it
involves specific crimes.
6. How often must a Class K instructor renew their license in Florida?
A) Every 6 months
B) Every 1 year
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 3 years
Answer: C) Every 2 years
Rationale: FDACS requires biennial renewal for firearm instructor licenses under
Chapter 493.
7. What is the maximum number of students a Class K instructor can supervise on a
live-fire range without an additional qualified assistant?
A) 2
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15
Answer: B) 5
Rationale: Safety regulations limit the instructor-to-student ratio to 1:5 on an active
live-fire range to ensure proper supervision.
8. Which use-of-force standard applies to armed security officers in Florida?
A) Duty to retreat
B) Stand your ground
C) Castle doctrine only
D) Proportional force only
Answer: B) Stand your ground
Rationale: Florida law (776.013) establishes that there is no duty to retreat for a person
who is lawfully in a place they have a right to be, including security officers.
9. A Class K instructor discovers a student has a prior felony conviction that was
expunged. What should the instructor do?
A) Allow training to proceed as normal
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B) Report the student to FDACS immediately
C) Deny training and notify local law enforcement
D) Verify the expungement status with FDACS before continuing
Answer: D) Verify the expungement status with FDACS before continuing
Rationale: Expunged records may still be considered by FDACS; the instructor should
confirm eligibility with the licensing agency rather than making a unilateral decision.
10. What caliber handgun is most commonly used for the FDACS 50-round qualification
course?
A) .22 LR
B) 9mm
C) .45 ACP
D) .380 ACP
Answer: B) 9mm
Rationale: While any caliber .380 or larger is permitted, 9mm is the most commonly
used caliber for qualification due to its balance of power and controllability.
11. How many rounds are fired during the FDACS standard armed security qualification?
A) 25
B) 40
C) 50
D) 60
Answer: C) 50
Rationale: The standard FDACS qualification course consists of exactly 50 rounds fired
at varying distances.
12. At what distance does the FDACS qualification course begin?
A) 3 yards
B) 5 yards
C) 7 yards
D) 10 yards
Answer: A) 3 yards
Rationale: The course begins at 3 yards (9 feet) for close-range defensive shooting
drills.
13. What is the maximum distance fired in the FDACS qualification course?
A) 10 yards
B) 15 yards
C) 20 yards
D) 25 yards
Answer: B) 15 yards
Rationale: The qualification course extends out to 15 yards (45 feet) to simulate longer
defensive engagements.
14. Which of the following would disqualify an applicant from obtaining a Class K
instructor license?
A) A traffic ticket for speeding
B) A domestic violence misdemeanor conviction
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C) A civil judgment for unpaid debt
D) A dismissed trespassing charge
Answer: B) A domestic violence misdemeanor conviction
Rationale: Under federal and state law, any conviction for domestic violence
misdemeanor disqualifies an individual from firearm possession and licensure.
15. What is the required classroom instruction hours for initial Class G license applicants?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 28 hours
Answer: D) 28 hours
Rationale: Florida requires 28 hours of classroom training for armed security officers
before range qualification.
16. A Class K instructor must maintain which type of liability insurance?
A) Worker's compensation
B) General commercial liability
C) Professional liability/errors and omissions
D) No insurance is required by law
Answer: C) Professional liability/errors and omissions
Rationale: FDACS requires instructors to carry professional liability insurance to cover
negligent training claims.
17. Can a Class K instructor train their own family members for official Class G
certification?
A) Yes, without restriction
B) Yes, but only if documented
C) No, because of conflict of interest
D) No, unless approved by FDACS in writing
Answer: C) No, because of conflict of interest
Rationale: Instructors may not certify immediate family members to avoid favoritism
and maintain objectivity in qualification scoring.
18. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for an armed security officer while on duty?
A) 0.02%
B) 0.04%
C) 0.06%
D) 0.08%
Answer: B) 0.04%
Rationale: Florida law sets a lower BAC limit of 0.04% for security officers carrying
firearms, stricter than the standard 0.08% for civilian drivers.
19. Which of the following is a proper holster requirement for Class G qualification?
A) Leather only
B) Kydex only
C) Must have a retention device
D) Must be cross-draw style
Florida Class K Firearms
Instructor Certification: 2026
Practice Exam with Detailed
Rationales – FDACS Approved
1. What is the minimum age required to obtain a Florida Class G Security Firearm
License?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: C) 21 years old
Rationale: Florida statute 493.6115 requires that all applicants for a Class G license be
at least 21 years of age.
2. Which agency is responsible for issuing firearm instructor licenses in Florida?
A) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
C) Local county sheriff's office
D) Florida Highway Patrol
Answer: B) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Rationale: FDACS is the licensing authority for security-related firearm instructor
licenses under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
3. How many hours of range instruction must a Class K instructor typically provide for
initial armed security officer qualification?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 16 hours
Answer: B) 8 hours
Rationale: The minimum range training for initial armed security officer certification is
generally 8 hours as prescribed by FDACS administrative rules.
4. What is the minimum passing score on the FDACS firearms qualification course for a
Class G licensee?
A) 70%
B) 75%
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C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: C) 80%
Rationale: FDACS rule 5N-1.116 requires a score of at least 80% on the prescribed 50-
round qualification course.
5. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for FDACS to deny a firearm instructor
license application?
A) Felony conviction
B) Adjudication withheld for a misdemeanor
C) Commitment to a mental institution
D) Dishonorable discharge from the military
Answer: B) Adjudication withheld for a misdemeanor
Rationale: While felony convictions and mental health commitments are disqualifiers, a
withheld adjudication for a misdemeanor does not automatically bar licensure unless it
involves specific crimes.
6. How often must a Class K instructor renew their license in Florida?
A) Every 6 months
B) Every 1 year
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 3 years
Answer: C) Every 2 years
Rationale: FDACS requires biennial renewal for firearm instructor licenses under
Chapter 493.
7. What is the maximum number of students a Class K instructor can supervise on a
live-fire range without an additional qualified assistant?
A) 2
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15
Answer: B) 5
Rationale: Safety regulations limit the instructor-to-student ratio to 1:5 on an active
live-fire range to ensure proper supervision.
8. Which use-of-force standard applies to armed security officers in Florida?
A) Duty to retreat
B) Stand your ground
C) Castle doctrine only
D) Proportional force only
Answer: B) Stand your ground
Rationale: Florida law (776.013) establishes that there is no duty to retreat for a person
who is lawfully in a place they have a right to be, including security officers.
9. A Class K instructor discovers a student has a prior felony conviction that was
expunged. What should the instructor do?
A) Allow training to proceed as normal
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B) Report the student to FDACS immediately
C) Deny training and notify local law enforcement
D) Verify the expungement status with FDACS before continuing
Answer: D) Verify the expungement status with FDACS before continuing
Rationale: Expunged records may still be considered by FDACS; the instructor should
confirm eligibility with the licensing agency rather than making a unilateral decision.
10. What caliber handgun is most commonly used for the FDACS 50-round qualification
course?
A) .22 LR
B) 9mm
C) .45 ACP
D) .380 ACP
Answer: B) 9mm
Rationale: While any caliber .380 or larger is permitted, 9mm is the most commonly
used caliber for qualification due to its balance of power and controllability.
11. How many rounds are fired during the FDACS standard armed security qualification?
A) 25
B) 40
C) 50
D) 60
Answer: C) 50
Rationale: The standard FDACS qualification course consists of exactly 50 rounds fired
at varying distances.
12. At what distance does the FDACS qualification course begin?
A) 3 yards
B) 5 yards
C) 7 yards
D) 10 yards
Answer: A) 3 yards
Rationale: The course begins at 3 yards (9 feet) for close-range defensive shooting
drills.
13. What is the maximum distance fired in the FDACS qualification course?
A) 10 yards
B) 15 yards
C) 20 yards
D) 25 yards
Answer: B) 15 yards
Rationale: The qualification course extends out to 15 yards (45 feet) to simulate longer
defensive engagements.
14. Which of the following would disqualify an applicant from obtaining a Class K
instructor license?
A) A traffic ticket for speeding
B) A domestic violence misdemeanor conviction
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C) A civil judgment for unpaid debt
D) A dismissed trespassing charge
Answer: B) A domestic violence misdemeanor conviction
Rationale: Under federal and state law, any conviction for domestic violence
misdemeanor disqualifies an individual from firearm possession and licensure.
15. What is the required classroom instruction hours for initial Class G license applicants?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 28 hours
Answer: D) 28 hours
Rationale: Florida requires 28 hours of classroom training for armed security officers
before range qualification.
16. A Class K instructor must maintain which type of liability insurance?
A) Worker's compensation
B) General commercial liability
C) Professional liability/errors and omissions
D) No insurance is required by law
Answer: C) Professional liability/errors and omissions
Rationale: FDACS requires instructors to carry professional liability insurance to cover
negligent training claims.
17. Can a Class K instructor train their own family members for official Class G
certification?
A) Yes, without restriction
B) Yes, but only if documented
C) No, because of conflict of interest
D) No, unless approved by FDACS in writing
Answer: C) No, because of conflict of interest
Rationale: Instructors may not certify immediate family members to avoid favoritism
and maintain objectivity in qualification scoring.
18. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for an armed security officer while on duty?
A) 0.02%
B) 0.04%
C) 0.06%
D) 0.08%
Answer: B) 0.04%
Rationale: Florida law sets a lower BAC limit of 0.04% for security officers carrying
firearms, stricter than the standard 0.08% for civilian drivers.
19. Which of the following is a proper holster requirement for Class G qualification?
A) Leather only
B) Kydex only
C) Must have a retention device
D) Must be cross-draw style
