Class "K" Firearms Instructor License Requirements

Any person who provides classroom and range instruction to applicants for Class “G” licensure must have a Class “K” license.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for a license, you must be at least 18 years old.

Citizenship Requirements

You must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident alien to qualify for a Class "K" license, and you must provide documentation confirming your citizenship status.

• If you were born in the United States, submit a copy of your birth certificate, U.S. passport, Social Security card, driver license, state-issued ID card, or voter registration card.
• If you are a naturalized citizen, submit a copy of your U.S. passport or the official document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services indicating that you are a naturalized citizen.
• If you are not a U.S. citizen, submit a copy of your Permanent Legal Resident Alien card.

Training/Experience

To qualify for a Class "K" license, you must submit a copy of one of the following with your application:

• The Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Instructor Certificate and written confirmation by the commission that you possess an active firearms certification,
• The National Rifle Association Private Security Firearm Instructor Certificate (see NRA Firearms Courses),
• A firearms instructor certificate issued by a federal law enforcement agency, or
• Proof of relevant military training or education received and completed during service in the United States Armed Forces.

Examination

You must successfully complete the Firearms Instructor's Examination. The Division of Licensing must approve your application before you will be able to take the examination. On approval, the division will preregister you with Prometric Inc., a third-party testing company we have contracted with to provide examination services. You will receive an email from registrations@isoqualitytesting.com with instructions on how to register to take the exam either online or at one of Prometric’s facilities across the state and the nation. A $69 exam fee is required and paid directly to Prometric Inc.

Please note: Although Prometric does offer the convenient option to complete the exam remotely, if you have any technology-related concerns, it may be to your advantage to schedule an in-person exam at one of Prometric’s locations.

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Application Instructions

Complete a Class "K" Firearms Instructor License Application[ ].

Submit your application to:

• The Regional Office nearest you or
• Mail it to: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 5767, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5767

Note to Military Veterans

The initial application and license fees for a veteran shall be waived if the application is received within 24 months of the applicant being discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Forces. Please include a copy of your DD 214.