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Training notes and Florida license guides.
Plain-language articles from the GunSafety4U team: what to expect at your first class, the safe-handling habits instructors check for, and how Florida's carry and security licenses work.
- 26 articles
- 4 topics
- Last updated Nov 6, 2026
01 · Latest
New this season.
Mother Indicted in Osceola Toddler Shooting: What Florida’s Safe Storage Law Requires
A mother is indicted after her 2-year-old was shot with her unsecured gun. Why a legal glove box isn't child-safe under Florida's safe storage law.
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Brandon Citibank Shooting: What Florida Requires of Armed Security Officers
Brandon Citibank shooting: a Citi armed security team member stopped the gunman. What Florida law requires of armed guards, from Class G to requal.
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Florida Gun Laws 2026: Carry, Open Carry, Buying and Storage Rules Explained
Florida gun laws for 2026: permitless carry, open carry after McDaniels, the age-21 rule, waiting period, where you can't carry, cars and reciprocity.
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Florida’s 3-Day Gun Waiting Period Stays in Place: What Buyers Need to Know
A federal judge kept Florida's 3-day gun waiting period in place. How it works, who's exempt (CWFL holders), and how to plan purchases around holidays.
02 · Florida licensing
Which Florida license applies to you?
Four credentials, side by side. Every fact below links to the official source, and each card points to our full guide.
01No license
Permitless carry
Adults who carry a concealed firearm in Florida without a license.
- In effect since July 1, 2023.
- You must meet the same eligibility criteria required to obtain a concealed weapon license.
02Issued by FDACS
Concealed Weapon License
Carriers who want a state-issued license.
- You must demonstrate competency with a firearm, such as a course certificate from an NRA or Florida Class K instructor.
- After Eubanks v. Florida (June 17, 2026), FDACS issues licenses to eligible applicants 18 and older.
03Armed security
Class G Statewide Firearm License
Security, investigator and manager licensees who carry a firearm on duty.
- Minimum age 18.
- 28 hours of classroom and range training, no more than 8 of them on the range.
- 4 hours of requalifying training every year.
04Instructor
Class K Firearms Instructor License
Instructors who teach classroom and range training to Class G applicants.
- Minimum age 18, plus one qualifying certificate such as the NRA Private Security Firearm Instructor Certificate.
- Pass the FDACS Firearms Instructor's Examination ($70 exam fee).
Checked against FDACS and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on . Laws and agency guidance change, so confirm with FDACS before you apply. General information, not legal advice.
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Florida Class “G” Statewide Firearm License Requirements
Florida G license requirements: minimum age 18, the 28-hour Class G course, range qualification, the annual 4-hour requal and renewal rules, explained.
Florida Class “K” Firearms Instructor License Requirements
How to get a Florida Class K license to teach armed security: the four qualifying certificates, FDACS application, state exam, fees and 3-year renewal.
Florida Court Ends Concealed Carry Age Ban for 18-20 Year-Olds
Florida concealed carry age ruling: an appeals court struck down the ban for 18-20 year-olds. What changed, what didn't, and what new carriers should do.
CWFL vs CWP vs CCW: What’s the Difference (And Which One Do You Need in Florida)
CCW meaning, CWP and CWFL explained: all describe Florida's concealed weapon license. What each term means, what's required and if you need one to carry.
Our Thoughts on the P320 Debacle…
46 years on the job and on the range: our take on the SIG P320 FCU and striker debate, holster design, safe handling and practical risk mitigation.
By Geoff Davis
04 · Train with us
Read it here. Practice it on the line.
An article explains the why. A class gives you supervised practice with an NRA-certified instructor watching your grip, stance and trigger press.
05 · From the instructor
Geoff Davis, founder and NRA Training Counselor.
Geoff started shooting at 14 after a New York State hunter safety course. In the 1970s and '80s he served with the Albany County Sheriff's Department in specialty units and as a supervisor, led its shooting team at Master-level PPC, and taught at the New York State DCJS police academy.
- NRA Training Counselor
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- Florida State Firearms Instructor (K/G, DI/D)
- Certified Pistol Coach, Level 2
- NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor (Handgun)
- Certified Force Science® Analyst
Read Geoff's articles
- Our Thoughts on the P320 Debacle…Aug 26, 2025
- How to Prepare for Your First Firearms Training Session: Tips and InsightsDec 9, 2024
- Top 10 Common Gun Safety Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemNov 27, 2024