Security G License

The Division of Licensing requires that a security guard or bodyguards working armed must have a security g license while worked armed security services. Security guards must complete 28 Hrs of classroom and firearms training. Security g license students must pass a written exam, and successfully pass the firearms range qualification to receive the armed security training certificate. Students must be trained and qualified by a Class K firearms instructor. Security guards with the security d and g license can open carry a firearm while working on duty. Security officers with the security D and G license can carry concealed while working a temporarily assigned task in plain clothes. Armed security guards can only carry a 9mm, .380 semi-automatic pistol,.45, .40 cal., a 357 and or .38 caliber revolver while on duty. The State Fee for the Florida license is $112, and the armed G license is valid for two(2) years.

Note: YOU CANNOT WORK SECURITY ARMED WITH A CONCEALED FIREARMS LICENSE (CCW). The Concealed License is for personal carry only. Students will also receive a concealed carry license certificate upon completion of the g security license training.