COURSE DESCRIPTION

Florida Class “G” Statewide Firearms License Course
Duration: 28 Hours | Tuition: $225
Location: ESS Global Academy – Tarpon Springs, FL
Instructor: Licensed Class “K” Firearms Instructor
Credential: Meets State of Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Requirements

Course Overview:
The Florida Class “G” Statewide Firearms License authorizes licensed security professionals to carry a firearm while performing duties in an armed capacity. This license is required for armed security officers and private investigators working in the state of Florida under Chapters 493, 775, 776, and 790 of the Florida Statutes.

Whether you’re seeking to advance your career in private security, executive protection, or investigative services, this 28-hour course delivers the comprehensive training needed to meet state certification requirements—and to operate responsibly, legally, and effectively while armed.

Who Should Attend?
While anyone may take this course, to be eligible to apply for the Class “G” license, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

✔ Have completed the state-mandated 40-hour unarmed Class “D” Security Officer training program
✔ Be scheduled to complete the Class “D” program
✔ Possess a valid FL Class “D” Security Officer License
✔ Hold a valid Class “CC” Private Investigator Intern License
✔ Hold a valid Class “C” Private Investigator License

Course Curriculum (28 Hours Total):

Legal & Statutory Education:

• Chapter 493 – Licensing and regulation of private security services

• Chapter 775 – General criminal provisions

• Chapter 776 – Justifiable use of force and self-defense laws

• Chapter 790 – Firearms and weapons statutes

• Florida Administrative Code 5N-1 – Rules related to the use of firearms in licensed security roles

Liability & Use of Force:

• Understanding civil vs. criminal liability

• Escalation and de-escalation principles

• Florida’s statutes regarding justifiable deadly force

Firearms Mechanics & Operation:

• Firearm nomenclature, function, and safety

• Loading, unloading, and malfunction clearing

• Fundamentals of marksmanship: stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control

• Dry fire and live fire drills

Written Exam:

• A written examination will be administered at the end of the course

• A passing score of 70% or higher is required to qualify for licensure

Live Fire Qualification (Range Day):

• Students will fire a 48-round qualification course with a semi-automatic handgun

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

• Course of fire conducted under the supervision of a licensed Class “K” Firearms Instructor

Course Tuition: $225
Tuition includes all classroom instruction, exam materials, and range access.

Note: Students must bring their own handgun, duty belt (if applicable), minimum of two magazines or speed loaders, and 100 rounds of ammunition. Rentals and ammunition may be available for an additional fee.

Why Train at ESS Global?
With instructors holding over 40 years of field and training experience, ESS Global Academy delivers premier, regulation-compliant firearms instruction that goes beyond the minimum. We don’t just train you to pass—we prepare you to carry with purpose, confidence, and legal clarity in high-stakes environments.