Firearms and Ammunition

Class “G” Statewide Firearm License

A Class “D” Security Officer or Class “M” or “MB” Security Agency Manager who also possesses a Class “G” Statewide Firearm License may be armed with a firearm in the course of

his/her duties. While performing duties authorized under this chapter, the only firearms that may be carried are a .38 caliber revolver; or a .380 caliber or 9-millimeter semiautomatic pistol; or a .357 caliber revolver with .38 caliber ammunition only. If an armed security officer’s duties require a firearm such as a shotgun, etc., a written waiver must be obtained from the Division prior to its use. Waivers must be requested by the licensed agency and will be granted only upon a showing of sufficient need. Such waivers are valid only for the specific duty, post or activity, on or for which the request is based. Sections 493.6115(2), (5), and (6), F.S.

b. An armed security officer or licensed manager who has

been granted a firearms waiver must carry the waiver at all times while on duty and armed with the firearm for which the waiver was granted. Section 493.6115(6), F.S.

c. Upon termination of employment all waivers must be

returned to the employing agency. Agencies are then responsiblefor returning waivers to the Division of Licensing.

Firearms and Ammunition — Licensed agencies shall allow licensed employees to use only standard (factory) ammunition of a type and load which is appropriate for the location and duty requirements of armed employees, except use of the following type ammunition is prohibited:

1. Glaser-type or any other pre-fragmented-type bullets

2. Exploding bullets

3. Full metal jacket (fmj)/full metal case (fmc) bullets except in semiautomatic firearms

4. Teflon-coated (ktw-type) or any other type of armor piercing bullets

5. Full wadcutter bullets (except on firing range)

6. Reloads (except on firing range)

Rule 5N1-129, F.A.C.