Class D vs. Class G: Which Florida Officer Do You Actually Need?
The definitive guide to unarmed vs. armed security licensing in Florida.
Summary
Florida's Division of Licensing issues Class D (unarmed) and Class G (armed) statewide security licenses. This guide breaks down when each is required, what training each involves, use-of-force posture, and how the wrong choice creates civil liability.
Inside the guide
- Class D training hours, curriculum, and renewal cycle
- Class G firearms curriculum, qualification course, and recert
- Use-of-force scale by license class
- Sample post scenarios: which class fits which post
- Liability exposure when armed posture doesn't match the risk profile
Table of contents
The statutory basis for Class D and Class G licenses.
Training, uniform standards, and post examples.
Firearms training, qualification, and lawful use of force.
Cash-in-transit, MMTC (cannabis dispensary), executive protection, and high-threat retail.
Real cases where wrongly-classed officers created exposure for the property owner.
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