Advance Your Security Career with Professional Armed Certification

As Gainesville continues to grow as a hub for healthcare, research, and high-stakes infrastructure, the demand for Class G Armed Security Officers has never been higher. At Foster’s Firearms Academy, we provide the comprehensive 28-hour Statewide Firearms License course required to transition from unarmed to armed security. Whether you are looking to secure a position at a major medical center, a corporate facility, or a high-value transport firm in Alachua County, our training gives you the competitive edge.

Why Gainesville Professionals Choose Our G License Training

Obtaining your Class G license is a significant career move that opens doors to higher-paying roles and greater responsibility. Our program is designed to ensure you meet Florida’s strict standards with:

• Expert Veteran Instruction: Learn from Edward Foster, a USMC Veteran and FBI Qualification Instructor with over 20 years of expertise in professional firearms handling.
• Targeted Career Preparation: We focus on the skills required by Gainesville’s top employers—including medical campuses, private research parks, and the growing logistics sector.
• Comprehensive Legal Education: Master Florida Statutes 493, 776, and 790 so you fully understand your legal authority and the limitations of using deadly force on duty.
• Hands-On Proficiency: We don't just teach you to pass; we teach you to be proficient in marksmanship, weapon mechanics, and emergency malfunction clearing.

What You’ll Master in the 28-Hour G Course

Our state-approved curriculum is intensive and covers everything needed for initial licensure or specialized professional development:

• Firearms Safety & Mechanics: A deep dive into the safe operation, maintenance, and storage of your duty weapon.
• The 4-Step Draw: Perfecting a safe, consistent, and fast draw stroke from a professional duty rig.
• Marksmanship Fundamentals: Focused coaching on stance, grip, and sight alignment to ensure you exceed the state’s 70% minimum proficiency requirement.
• Live-Fire Qualification: Complete the mandatory course of fire (144 rounds) with professional feedback to ensure success on your first attempt.

"By Appointment" Training for Alachua County Guards

We understand that working security in Gainesville often means 12-hour shifts or overnight rotations. To accommodate your professional life, we offer:

• Flexible Scheduling: We provide "By Appointment" training for individuals or small groups to ensure you can get certified without missing a shift.
• Annual Requalification: Already have your G License? We offer the mandatory 4-hour annual renewal to keep your credentials active and prevent automatic suspension.
• Convenient Access: Just a short drive from Gainesville, our academy provides a high-standard alternative to crowded, impersonal classes.

Take the Next Step in Your Security Career

Don't stay stuck in entry-level roles. Get the training that North Central Florida’s elite security firms demand.

Enroll in the Gainesville Class G Course

Call to Schedule Your Appointment: (352) 572-2862