17885168, 5N-1.132 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 17885168

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Licensing

Chapter:

PRIVATE INVESTIGATIVE, SECURITY AND REPOSSESSION ACTIVITIES, SCHOOLS

Overview

RULE:

5N-1.132	Firearms Training
5N-1.134	Schools or Training Facilities, License Application; Exemptions

PURPOSE:

This proposed rulemaking updates firearms instruction requirements, and codifies in new rule 5N-1.132, guidelines for Class “G” licensee initial firearms qualification, subsequent requalification, and qualification for other types and calibers of firearms.  The proposed new rule incorporates a Firearms Training Manual Student Handbook and an Instructor’s Guide, and a revised version of the Certificate of Firearms Proficiency for Statewide Firearm License.  The effect of this proposed rulemaking will be to improve firearms training and provide clear guidelines for applicants and licensees.

SUMMARY:

Proposed rule amendments update firearms training for Class “G” applicants and licensees by requiring use of and incorporating, both a Firearms Training Manual Student Handbook and a Firearms Training Manual Instructor Guide.  Firearms training will focus on the laws governing firearms ownership and possession, legal aspects of liability, and use of deadly force, as well as the mechanical operation and safe handling of a firearm.  Also proposed is new rule 5N-1.132, which codifies guidelines for Class “G” firearms initial qualification, requalification, and qualification for other types and calibers of firearms, and Class “K” instructor requirements.  Finally, a revised version of the Certificate of Firearms Proficiency for Statewide Firearm License is incorporated into the proposed new rule.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

493.6103, 493.6105(5), 493.6115(8), 493.6304(3), 493.6406(3), FS.

LAW:

493.6105, 493.6113(3), 493.6115, 493.6121, 493.6304, 493.6406, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/15/2016 Vol. 42/158

COMMENTS:

From 8/15/2016 To 9/5/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-04112 Firearms Instructor's Training Manual
Ref-04113 Certificate of Firearms Proficiency For Statewide Firearm License

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