GENERAL INFORMATION
Following guidelines established by Florida Chapter 493, Class “G” licensed armed security officers are required to complete 4-hours of classroom and range instruction under the direction of a Class “K” licensed instructor.
PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THIS IS A REQUALIFICATION. NOT A LEARN HOW TO SHOOT COURSE!!!
EXPERIENCE WITH A FIREARM IS NECESSARY TO PASS!!!
You will get (3) opportunities to pass the 48-round qualification, however if you pass on the first 48 rounds it is not necessary to shoot again. (Saving you time and money)
To advance on your studying, if you want, you can download Chapter 493 at the following link:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0493/0493.html
Students that pass the exam and range qualification will be given proof of completion to provide to the State.
EQUIPMENT & FIREARMS
The state to Florida allows for the use of the following calibers. You can only use the caliber that you qualify on. If you are qualifying on two different calibers, there will be a $30.00 fee for the second caliber:
- .380
- 38 Caliber (in a 38 or 357 revolver)
- 9mm
- 40 Cal
- 45 Cal
In addition to bringing your firearm, you will need to bring the following:
- A minimum of two (2) magazines or speed loaders but preferably three (3) magazines.
- A retention type holster for your strong side (no cross-draws) Outside the waste band.
- Necessary pouches to hold your magazines or speed loaders
- A belt (closed toed shoes or boots). Long pants.
- Ammo – 150 rounds (3 boxes) – NO ALUMINUM
Students possessing their own firearm may use them on the range. Those students who do not have their own firearm may use one of our firearms by paying a maintenance fee of $30.00 on the day of class. Please indicate if you will be qualifying on, 9mm is the only caliber firearms we provide.
If you are bringing a firearm to the range. The weapon should be brought to the range unloaded and encased. All weapons will be subject to a safety inspection prior to live fire by the instructor.
COST & PAYMENT
The cost of the class will be $110. This includes classroom and range fee.
You can pay in cash, credit card or money order payable to:
Ray Johnson DBA 77Alpha. No Personal checks
YOU MUST RESERVE A SEAT BEFORE THE CLASS. SEATING IS LIMITED.