Class "G" Statewide Firearm Training

Description

Course Description In order to obtain a Class “G” Statewide Firearm License, each applicant must successfully complete the 28-hour initial qualification course.

This course reenforces students WITH FIREARMS/PISTOL EXPERIENCE the basic knowledge and proficiency skills needed to safely handle and shoot a handgun (revolver or semiautomatic pistol). Along with extensive educational material on firearms safety and the mechanical operation of firearms, this course also includes material on various legal aspects of firearms ownership, possession, and use. At the conclusion of the classroom portion of the 28-hour course, an examination will be administered to test the student’s mastery of content. Finally, students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in shooting a handgun by passing the course of fire outlined in this training manual."

Topics Covered

This course reenforces students WITH FIREARMS/PISTOL EXPERIENCE the basic knowledge and proficiency skills needed to safely handle and shoot a handgun (revolver or semiautomatic pistol). Along with extensive educational material on firearms safety and the mechanical operation of firearms, this course also includes material on various legal aspects of firearms ownership, possession, and use. At the conclusion of the classroom portion of the 28-hour course, an examination will be administered to test the student’s mastery of content. Finally, students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in shooting a handgun by passing the course of fire outlined in this training manual."

Expectations and Outcomes

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate to submit as proof of successful completion of a minimum of 28 hours of professional training provided by DS-1400057 Watchman Protection PLUS security officer school/training facility licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. For possible training exceptions go to fdacs (click)

Types

Security Training & Certification

Documentation Requirements

STATE REQUIREMENTS

GO TO: click-> Florida Department of Agriculture

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

You will then meet at a firing range facility to perform practical exercises using YOUR HANDGUN & AMMUNITION. The type and caliber of handgun (Semi-automatics one of the following approved calibers - 380, 9MM, 40 Cal, 45 ACP or Revolver 38 caliber or 357 with 38 caliber rounds) with which you be required to qualify. Students are required to show a minimum proficiency Student Handbook and Study Guide Firearms Training Manual of 70% (168 minimum of maximum 240) using B-34 silhouette targets on the basic firearms course of fire.

The QUALIFICATION COURSE FOR INITIAL LICENSURE shall consist of three cycles of 48 rounds each for a total of 144 rounds to be fired (1 practice round and 2 qualification rounds) AT DISTANCES OF 3 YARDS, 7 YARDS AND 15 YARDS.