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US Security Guard License Exams (Florida Class D, New York, California, Texas)

Firearms (FL): practice questions

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Question 1 · Florida

A Florida Class D officer who wants to carry a firearm on duty also needs:

  1. A Class "G" statewide firearm license
  2. A Class "K" license
  3. Only a Florida concealed weapons license
  4. Only written permission from the employer
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A. A Class "G" statewide firearm license — Anyone carrying a firearm on duty must hold a Class G license in addition to the Class D (or manager) license.

Question 2 · Florida

A Florida Class D/G officer normally assigned to an armed post is temporarily moved to an unarmed post. The officer:

  1. May carry it, since the G license is still valid
  2. May carry it concealed
  3. May keep it in the guard booth
  4. May not carry the firearm on that assignment
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D. May not carry the firearm on that assignment — An officer may carry a firearm only when the employer authorizes it as required by the duties. Unarmed posts mean no firearm.

Question 3 · Florida

How many hours of range and classroom training are required for a first Florida Class G license?

  1. 8 hours
  2. 16 hours
  3. 28 hours
  4. 40 hours
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C. 28 hours — Initial Class G training is 28 hours from a Class K instructor, with no more than 8 hours on the range.

Question 4 · Florida

A Florida officer without a Class G license is assigned a patrol car with a shotgun in a locked rack. This is:

  1. Allowed, as long as the gun rack is kept locked at all times
  2. Prohibited
  3. Allowed, if the officer has military or police firearms experience
  4. Allowed, but only on night shifts when the risk is higher
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B. Prohibited — Operational arrangements that give officers without a Class G license access to firearms are prohibited.

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