Students in the Armed Security G Course will learn firearms safety, the principles of marksmanship, firearms mechanics and liability. Skill development shall include marksmanship fundamentals, loading and unloading, the 4-step draw and clearing malfunctions. All course materials will be in compliance with Florida Statutes 493 and Florida Administrative Code legal guidelines 5N-1.

The Certificate of Completion for successfully completing this course will be submitted along with the Department of Agriculture, Division of Licensing’s Class “G” Statewide Firearms License Application. Graduating students who apply for, and receive the Class “G” Statewide Firearm License are permitted to work as a security officer, or private investigator in an armed capacity.

To apply for the license, applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident alien
• Apply in person at the Division of Licensing (DOL) Regional Office or mail the application to the DOL Headquarters in Tallahassee
• Submit a notarized G Course Application

28 hours

An applicant for a Class “G” license must submit proof of having completed an initial course of instruction that includes 28 hours of classroom and range training pertaining to the use of firearms in connection with duties regulated under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes (F.S.).