COURSE DESCRIPTION

Florida Class “G” Armed Security Officer – Annual Requalification Course
Duration: 4 Hours
Cost: $150 (Includes course materials, range fees, targets, safety gear)
Location: ESS Academy | Tarpon Springs, FL
Instructor: 40+ Years of Security & Firearms Training Experience
Credentialed By: Licensed Class “K” Firearms Instructor

Course Overview:
ESS Academy is committed to providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date firearms requalification training available in the State of Florida. Our top priority is to ensure that every student completes this course with the confidence, competence, and legal compliance required to carry a firearm professionally.

Under Florida Statute Chapter 493, all individuals holding a Class “G” Statewide Firearms License are required to re-qualify annually by completing a minimum of four (4) hours of re-certification training administered by a licensed Class “K” firearms instructor.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive the Certificate of Firearms Proficiency (Form #16005), which must be submitted to the Florida Division of Licensing to maintain active license status.

Program Breakdown:

Classroom Instruction (2 Hours)

• Conducted in accordance with state-mandated curriculum

• Topics include use-of-force policy, firearm safety, legal updates, and threat assessment

• Students are required to bring their unloaded duty firearm, duty belt (if applicable), and at least two magazines or speed loaders for dry fire practice

• All instruction is provided by an expert Class “K” instructor with over 40 years of combined security and firearms training experience

Written Exam (1 Hour)

• A 25-question written exam will assess student understanding of course material

• A minimum passing score of 70% is required

• A brief review of correct answers will be provided following the exam

Live Fire Qualification (Range Time – 1 Hour)

• Students will complete a 48-round live fire qualification course

• A minimum score of 168 out of 240 points (70%) is required to pass

• Students will be given up to three attempts to achieve a passing score

• If a student qualifies on the first attempt, no further attempts are necessary

What’s Included in Your Course Fee:
✔ Range Fees
✔ Course Materials
✔ Targets
✔ Eye and Ear Protection

Note: Students must bring their own ammunition or purchase it at the range. Firearm rentals are available for a small additional fee.

Why Choose ESS Global?
Our Class “G” Requalification is taught by a seasoned instructor with decades of real-world experience in law enforcement, executive protection, and security training. ESS Academy sets the standard for firearms proficiency—ensuring that our students leave not only qualified, but also trained to a higher standard of accountability, confidence, and safety.

Be prepared. Stay qualified. Train with the best.
Enroll now to secure your spot in our next session.