Armed security guards and private investigators that posses a Class G license can only carry the firearm they qualified with at the Florida G course. For Example- A security officer that only qualified with a revolver cannot carry a semi-automatic while on duty.
Students that pass the final exam and range qualification will be given a certificate of completion to provide to the the Division of Licensing when they renew the Class "G" Statewide Firearms license.
(Equipment Needed)
Items required for all classes are as follows:
Pistols
The weapon should be brought to the classroom unloaded and encased. All student weapons will be subjected to a safety inspection prior to live fire.
Note: According to the State of Florida, applicants for the Florida Statewide Firearms license must be at least 18 years of age to work as an armed security guard and be at least 21 years of age to carry concealed. Have no disqualifying criminal history, mental health and be legally allowed to work in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Division of Licensing requires that all armed security officers and armed private Investigators re-qualify once per year with the type of handgun that they carry on duty. Invictus provides annual "G" re-qual. Failure to complete the annual 4-hour G recert will disqualify students for renewal of their Statewide Firearms license, and students will be required by the State of Florida to complete the entire 28Hr G course.
If you are bringing a handgun to G Course, the weapon should be brought to the classroom unloaded and encased. All student weapons will be subjected to a safety inspection prior to live fire.
Firearms and Equipment
Under Florida Laws any Security Officer Armed and Florida Licensed Private Investigator that is issued a Florida Class G License can only carry a .380 or 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol, .38 or .357 Caliber Revolver while working in an Armed Capacity.
Invictus Security and Firearms Academy Provides the following Equipment for our students: Duty Belts, Magazine and Speed loader Pouches, Firearms for Classroom Training, Training Aides, Ear and Eye Protection and Targets. (Invictus Provides Gun Rentals for $10)
(NO AMMUNITION ALLOWED IN CLASSROOM)
To work armed security guard jobs in Florida, you must possess a D security license or be a Florida licensed private investigator. The Florida G license is the required gun permit to work armed security. It is illegal to carry a firearm in Florida while working as a:

You cannot work any security jobs with a concealed carry license. You can carry concealed working armed security with your Class “D” License along with a Class “G” Statewide Firearms License on temporary assigned duties. Security Guards can obtain a Class G license in Florida if under 21 but cannot carry weapons concealed. The CCW is for personal gun carry and you are limited to where you can have a gun. The Armed Security License is not the same as a Concealed Permit and is under different Florida gun laws.