Yes, we are offering the unarmed security training online for the Class D License. The G course we are offering as a hybrid course with online and in-person training to qualify for the license. Please click the button below.

Class D License

Students must complete a 40 Hr D security class at a licensed Florida (DS) security school.  The security training is a total of 40 hours of security guard training.  Students must complete a 175-question security test at the completion security Course.  Security guards must achieve a passing grade of 75% or better to pass the Florida security class.  Students are allowed 1 retest.  Upon completion of the unarmed security courses, students will receive a 40 HR D Course Security Certificate.

Applicants will have to apply in person at the Division of Licensing (DOL) Regional Office or mail the application to the Division of Licensing (DOL) Headquarters in Tallahassee.  Applicants must submit the following documents to the DOL: D Course Application can be completed online or by a mail-in security application that Must be Notarized. Applicants must complete an FBI fingerprint card or an FDLE Livescan for the background check; 1 passport photo, check or money, or to the Division of Licensing for $87 and the 40Hr D course security training certificate.

Class G License

Security officers and or Private Investigators must complete the 28 HR G Course, instructed by a licensed State of Florida Class K firearms instructor.   Students will learn the Florida gun laws 790, Use of Force 776 Laws, Security & Private Investigator Laws 493, and Florida Criminal Laws 775.  Students will learn firearms safety, fundamentals of marksmanship, 4 Step Draw, dry fire practice: loading, unloading, weapon malfunctions, how to clean the firearm.

Students for the Firearms license must pass a written State exam with a passing grade of 75% or better.   Students on the final day of the armed security class must shoot a firearms G course range qualification of 148 rounds with a passing score: Min-168 points Max-240 points.  Security Guards and or Investigators Private will be given a DOL Statewide firearms certificate of proficiency.

G course students applicants will have to apply in person at the (DOL) Regional office or mail the application to the (DOL) Headquarters in Tallahassee.  Applicants must submit the following documents to the DOL: G Course Application (Must be Notarized); FBI fingerprint card or an FDLE Livescan for a background check (Only if 6 months have passed since the D course application was summated); 1 passport photo, check or money or to the Division of Licensing for $112; Physical by a licensed Doctor and the 28 Hr G Course firearms certificate of proficiency.

Yes. You can participate in training in any order; however, the division of licensing will only issue a “G” license to someone who already holds a “D” license or Private Investigator license “Class C/CC”.  You can also submit both the D & G license applications at once. But to get the G License you must be first approved and issued the D license.

Licenses issued to security officers, private investigators either unarmed or armed are valid for a period of 2 years.  The class D license (Security), class G license (Statewide Firearms) and class C/CC (Private Investigator/PI Intern).

All security classes begin at 8:00 am unless otherwise noted on our training schedule.

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The State of Florida requires 40 hours of security D license training in order to obtain a Florida security license. You can obtain a temporary “D” license after you complete the full 40-hour course.

The G License course is for security guards or private investigators who want to qualify for the armed license to work in an armed capacity.

We have multiple security academies throughout Florida in Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Pembroke Pines, Miami, Jacksonville, and Melbourne. Please contact us today for course dates.

Prices vary based on security school location. We are currently offering security training online during the COVID19 Outbreak.

All confirmations will be sent to the email address you registered with. Also, check the spam inbox of your email if you did not receive it.

Yes. Currently, our security courses are online during the COVID19 Outbreak.

The “D” license is a security officer license. The “G” license is the statewide firearms license, which permits a security officer or private investigator to carry a firearm while on duty.

We accept credit cards, PayPal, cash.

We offer discounts for the D & G License through our sales department and promotional offers.

The D course includes the costs for training for the license and does not include the state fees and application requirements.

The G course includes range fees, targets, equipment usage, does not include weapon rental and ammunition costs.  Students can also apply for the concealed weapons license.

Yes, only if approved at the ranges we use for the qualification. No Metal Jacket Rounds for indoor Ranges. Also, any students renting our firearms must purchase our ammunition. This protects our weapons from the damage of bad ammunition.  Do Not bring any ammunition into the classroom, only during the range qualification.

– Yes. Must be a 9mm or .380 semi-automatic, .45, .40, .38 or 357 caliber revolver.
– If you bring your own firearm, you must also bring 3-4 magazines, magazine pouches and 3-4 Speed Loaders for Revolvers to ensure a smooth qualification process.

Applications will take approximately 7-10 business days to reach the Division of Licensing in Tallahassee. It will take approximately another 30 business days for your information to be entered into the DOL database.  Check your security, statewide firearms or other State of Florida licenses here.

Simply submit a written request and a copy of the legal document evidencing your name change to the Division of Licensing. You can have a revised license printed for a fee of $15, payable by check or money order to the Division of Licensing. If you prefer, you may keep your current license until it is time to renew. At the time of renewal, remember to send your written request and a copy of the legal document evidencing your name change with your renewal application and we will issue your renewal license with your legal name.

Section 493.6106(3) requires you to notify the Division of Licensing in writing within 10 days after your residence or mailing address changes. You can change your address online. Alternatively, you can submit your notification to us in writing at the following address:

Division of Licensing
P.O. Box 9100
Tallahassee, FL 32315-9100

The law does not require a licensee to obtain a replacement license after a change of address. You may continue to carry your current license until it expires. However, if you would like a revised license reflecting your new address, please submit a written request for a replacement license to the address above along with a personal check or money order made payable to the Division of Licensing in the amount of $15.00 AND a passport-type color photograph.

A license issued to an individual regulated by Chapter 493, Florida Statutes, can be renewed if it has not been expired for more than three months. A late fee equal to the amount of the license fee is required in addition to the renewal license fee. If the license has been expired for longer than three months, the former licensee must re-apply for a new license.

Yes, If you pre-registered and paid online or at our office you can attend any course date within a 1 year period.

Yes, We will provide you with a full refund if you can not attend training. Once you begin training we do not offer a refund.

If a student does not successfully pass range qualification they will be invited back to the G course for follow up training.  Students must repay for range fees and ammunition during the day of qualification.

If a security officer or private investigator misses the annual 4-hour re-cert during the period of their license, the State of Florida laws require that the security officer must complete the entire 28 hr class G course to reapply for renewal of the Statewide Firearms License. There is no exception to this requirement.  If a student has their 4 hr annual re-cert backdated by a K instructor they risk the chance of losing their license by the Division of Licensing and being charged with a 3rd Degree Felony.