Class "G" license holders are limited to carrying firearms and ammunition of specified ranges and calibers while performing duties regulated under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.

In accordance with Section 493.6115, Florida Statutes (F.S.), a person who holds a valid Class “G” license is limited to carrying firearms and ammunition of the following specified ranges and calibers while performing duties regulated under Chapter 493:

• A .38 caliber revolver
• A .380 caliber semiautomatic pistol
• A 9mm semiautomatic pistol
• A .357 caliber revolver (with .38 caliber ammunition only)
• A .40 caliber handgun
• A .45 ACP handgun

However, Section 493.6115 also gives the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services authority to approve other types of firearms for use by Class “G” license holders. Rule 5N-1.131, Florida Administrative Code, lists the approved firearms that may be carried by Class “G” licensees who are employed by licensed private investigative and security agencies, and establishes the conditions under which these firearms are allowed:

• A 12-gauge pump-action shotgun or a semi-automatic rifle can be used as a secondary weapon, to carry or to remain in a vehicle, when the agency is engaged in:
  1. Fulfillment of contractual obligations to guard United States, state or local government facilities where the government contract specifically requires use of these weapons.
  2. Fulfillment of contractual obligations to guard critical infrastructure facilities as defined in Section 493.631, F.S., where the contract specifically requires use of these weapons.
• A 12-gauge pump-action shotgun can be used as a secondary weapon, where the shotgun remains in a vehicle for use only if needed, when the agency is engaged in:
  1. Armored car services or agencies that replenish automated teller machines.
  2. Courier services involving the transport of large amounts of currency and/or valuables.
  3. Guarding and/or transporting prisoners.
  4. Close protection bodyguard services.
• Automatic or select-fire firearms are authorized for use when the licensed security or private investigative agency provides services directly to the United States government, and the government contract specifically requires use of these weapons.

Some important points to remember:

• A Class “G” licensee is authorized to carry a firearm only of the specific type and caliber with which he or she has qualified through training with a Class “K” Firearms Instructor.
• Class “G” license holders may carry no more than two firearms on their person when performing regulated duties.
• Licensed private investigators and private investigator interns who are 21 years of age or older and who possesses a Class "G" Statewide Firearm License may carry a concealed firearm when it is required by their duties and approved by the agency that employs those license holders.
• Licensed security officers who are 21 years of age or older and who possess a Class “G” Statewide Firearm License may carry their authorized firearms concealed while performing limited, special assignment duties.
• Licensed security officers who are 21 years of age or older and who possess a Class “G” Statewide Firearm License may carry their authorized firearms concealed while performing bodyguard or executive protection services.  Such duties must be conducted in nonuniform status.