To work as armed security in Florida, students are required to complete the Florida Statewide Firearms License course. The Florida D & G Licenses are the required training courses you must complete to work as an unarmed or armed security guard.
To apply for any armed security jobs, you must already have the Florida security D license. Trinity Force Protection offers the Class D & G security license course in Key West Florida covering Key West to Miami, Florida. Our Florida firearms school offers a full range of security guard training.
Trinity Force Protection in conjunction with Florida Keys Community College (FKCC) schedules monthly classes for both, which includes 40 hours of training for unarmed security and 28 hours of class room training and range time for the armed security class.
Completion of the course and successful completion of the required testing will provide the student with ability to acquire both State of Florida D & G Security Guard licenses.
G Course Qualification
Armed security officers and private investigators that posses a Class G license can only carry the firearm they qualified with during range day of G course.
Example- A security officer that only qualified with a revolver cannot carry a semi-automatic while on duty.
Trinity Force Protection Training offers students the ability to qualify with both weapons systems. Students MUST show the capability of qualifying with both weapon systems during firearms classroom training and time permitted.
Students that pass the final exam and range qualification will be given a certificate of completion to provide to the state when they apply for the Class “G” Statewide Firearms license and will also receive a certificate of completion for the concealed weapon or firearm license (CCW Permit).
Equipment Needed
Items required for 28 hr. G class are as follows
* 28 Hr. G course starts (Call for scheduling)
* Bring a notepad and pen for course notes
* No Ammunition allowed in Classroom, RANGE ONLY!
* No open shoes on the range, sneakers or boots only.
* Long pants with strong belt – (i.e. jeans, duty or tactical pants) – *NO SHORTS OR SWEAT PANTS ALLOWED on range
* Crew neck t-shirt, dress or polo shirt – *NO TANK TOPS OR LOW CUT SHIRTS ALLOWED ON THE RANGE*
* If you wear glasses please bring them to class
* Pistols
* Revolvers .38 or 357 using .38 caliber ammunition, Semi-auto pistol, .380, 9mm, 38, .40 and .45 ACP
* Gun Belt
* Belt keepers Minimum 3
* Retention Holster for your specific type of firearm
* 3 extra magazines
* Magazine pouch
Do not bring a handgun to G course conducted at FKCC unless advised, the firearm should be brought to the Range unloaded and encased. All student Firearms will be subjected to a safety inspection prior to live fire.
Note: According to the State of Florida, applicants for the Florida armed security license must be at least 18 years of age to work armed security and 21 years of age to carry concealed. Have no disqualifying criminal history, mental health and be legally allowed to work in the United States.
State of Florida Class G License Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
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Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Weapons Handling
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State of Florida Firearms Qualification course of fire (48 Rounds)
Equipment Needed
Bring a notepad and pen for course notes
No Ammunition allowed in Classroom, RANGE ONLY!
No open shoes, sneakers or boots only
Long pants with strong belt – (i.e. jeans, duty or tactical pants) – *NO SHORTS OR SWEAT PANTS ALLOWED*
Gun Belt
Duty Holster for your specific firearm. Retention type.
Belt Keepers
Extra Magazines Minimum 3
2 boxes of ammunition (ammo can be purchased at the Range.) NO Steel core ammo.
Crew neck t-shirt, dress or polo shirt – *NO TANK TOPS OR LOW CUT SHIRTS ALLOWED*
If you wear glasses please bring them to class