Obtain your Florida Class G License today to work armed Security in Florida
To work armed security services in Florida, you must obtain the Class G Security License. The Florida Statewide Firearms License course is 28-hours delivered by the best firearms instructors in the industry. All our instructors are former military and law enforcement professionals.
This firearms training course is designed for beginner and intermediate students and concentrates on marksmanship principles, gun safety, and legal issues while working as an armed security guard.
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Invictus security school provides the following equipment for our students: duty belts, magazines, and speed loader pouches, firearms for classroom training, training aids, ear, & eye protection and targets.
- Gun rentals for the range $10
- Students are required to bring or purchase 150 rounds of ammunition for the live-fire qualification.
Invictus founders are Force Recon Marines who served in Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11 in the War against Terrorism, who bring years of real-world firearms experience to the private security industry. Invictus leadership was also appointed by the state to serve on the Security Advisory Council (PIRSAC) and assisted in the development of the Florida firearms manual. Invictus has set the standard as the best firearms training school in Florida for the Class G Security License.
We have security training schools throughout the state in Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Melbourne, and Orlando. Our Class G Security License courses are held every week, so students can start working security right away as an armed security guard or private investigator. Students that complete the Florida G License class also will receive an additional certificate for Florida concealed carry at no extra cost.
Register today for the Class G Security License course and receive additional discounts. There is no cost to register for the armed security guard training, so sign-up today to train with the best armed security school in Florida. We offer corporate rates for Security Guard Companies.
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Applicants must complete the 28-hour Class G license training that includes classroom instruction and a firearms qualification. Next, applicants must submit to the Division of Licensing the Statewide Firearms License application. The applicant must have or be in the process of obtaining a Security D License or Private Investigator License to be eligible for the Class G Security License. Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply for the armed security license and be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident alien.
The Florida class G security license, requires 28 hours of classroom training by a licensed firearms instructor (K) at a licensed security school.
Invictus firearms academy offers the Florida Class G license as three, 8-10 hour days of classroom and range instruction. The 28-hour Statewide Firearms License Class includes all weapons license requirements mandated by the State of Florida Division of Licensing.
Security Guard Armed Training Curriculum
Legal Aspects of Use of Firearms
The security guard training classes are designed for security guards who will be working in an armed capacity and will provide a broad overview of legal issues that they should be aware of while working security guard services. It will address the technical aspects of the law to include Negligence, Liability, Florida Laws that govern security, F.S. 493, 776, 790, crimes, Use of Force and Deadly Force.
Firearms Safety and Marksmanship Training
Students will receive weapons safety training and learn the fundamentals of marksmanship. Additionally, students will learn how to load, unload, and speed reload a firearm, the 4-step draw, and how to clear a weapons malfunction (Immediate Action and Remedial Action). All our armed security guard training is hand-on practical exercises to get the student familiar with the Firearm through Dry-Fire exercises.
Firearms Qualification
The G license Florida requires students to qualify on the gun range by shooting a score of 168/240. Students must shoot a total of 144 rounds of ammunition for the initial g license.
Under Florida Laws, any security guard providing security guard services in an armed capacity must qualify with the caliber of firearm they are carrying on duty. The Statewide Firearms Class G license allows security guards to carry a .380, 9mm, .45, or ,40 cal. Semi-Automatic pistol, and or .38 or .357 caliber revolver.
We prepare class d license security guards or private investigators with top quality firearms instruction to prepare them to work in an armed capacity.
Equipment Required
Items required for all classes are as follows:
- 28 Hr G course starts at 0800
- Bring a notepad and pen for course notes
- No Ammunition allowed in the 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*
- 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
Firearms
- Semi-auto pistol, 9mm, .45, .40, .380., 38 Caliber or 357 revolvers
- 3 extra magazines
- Magazine pouches
*If you are bringing a handgun to the G license course, the weapon should be brought to the classroom unloaded and encased. All student weapons will be subjected to a safety inspection before the live-fire qualification.
Walk in’s Welcomed. Ask us about our Security D and G Training Discount Bundle Packages!
Read the State of Florida Class G License Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
G License Semi-Annual Renewal
The Class G License in Florida requires armed security and private investigators to qualify once a year to maintain the security class G license. This requires qualifying with the type of handgun that they carry on duty.
Whats Happens if I miss my annual 4-hour G recertification?
Failure to complete the annual class G recertification will disqualify students for Statewide Firearms License renewal, and they will be required by the State of Florida to complete the entire 28-hour G course.
It is illegal to work armed security or private investigations with a concealed carry fl license or HR-218
To work armed security services in Florida, you must possess a security D license or be a licensed private investigator. The Florida G license is the required gun license to work armed security. It is illegal to carry a firearm in Florida while working as a:
- Security Officer
- Security Driver
- Executive Protection
- Bodyguard
- Private Investigator
- Armed Consultants Security
You can carry concealed working armed guard security with your Security Class “D” License along with a Class “G” Firearms License on temporarily assigned duties. Security Officers can obtain a Florida Class G license if under 21 but cannot carry weapons concealed. The concealed is for personal gun carry, and you are limited to where you can have a firearm. The Security Armed License is not the same as a Concealed Permit and is under different Florida gun laws F.S. 790.
G License classes near me?
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