BSIS Expose Firearm Permit Course

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The BSIS Expose Firearm Permit course is for those who want to work as an armed security guard. Students must pass a psychological exam and provide proof of citizenship or legal residency before course participation!

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Overview

The California Private Security Industry is governed by laws enacted by the California Legislature and contained in the California Business and Professions Code. These laws are known as the Proprietary Security Services Act and the Private Security Services Act and can be found at www.bsis.ca.gov. The Legislature included laws to ensure that armed Security Guards obtain minimum training on carrying and using a firearm.

Restrictions

Requirements for Issuance of Initial Firearms Permit

To be eligible for a BSIS Firearms Permit, applicants must:

• be a citizen of the United States or have permanent legal immigration status (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3); and
• be at least 21 years of age (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3); and
• not be banned from owning or possessing any firearm pursuant to State or Federal Law (BPC Sections 7542.3, 7583.24, 7583.25, and 7596.8); and
• be a licensed Private Investigator, Qualified Manager of a Private Investigator, Private Patrol Operator, Qualified Manager of a Private Patrol Operator, Alarm Company Operator, Qualified Manager of an Alarm Company Operator, or be a registered Security Guard or Alarm Agent with BSIS (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596); and must
• complete a criminal history background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the California Department of Justice (DOJ) (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, 7583.24, and 7596.8); and
• complete and submit the Firearms Permit Initial Application to the Bureau
• complete the required training courses, including passing all required examinations and qualifications (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.22, 7583.23, 7596 and California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 7, Section 635); and
• pay the initial application fee (Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 640).
• pass an assessment, if applicable, within the six months preceding the date the application is submitted to the Bureau (BPC Sections 7583.23 and 7583.47). Visit bsis.ca.gov/firearmsassessment for additional information on the firearms assessment.

Required Training Courses

Firearms Assessment Information Bulletin

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2022, an individual must pass the assessment before submitting a Firearms Permit Initial Application. Applicants for a BSIS Firearms Permit must complete the following training:

• Power to Arrest Applicants must complete training in the power to arrest. The training may be administered by a Bureau-approved firearms or baton training facility or an organization or school approved by the Bureau. Security Guards may also obtain the training from their employing PPO or from Bureau-approved trainers. Applicants may verify a licensed PPO or training facility by accessing the Verify a License page on the Bureau’s website. To confirm if an organization or school is approved by the Bureau to administer the training, email bsis@dca.ca.gov.

• BSIS Firearms Training and Qualifications Applicants must complete the Course of Firearms Training (CCR Section 635) at a Bureau-approved Firearms Training Facility, from a Bureau-approved Firearms Training Instructor, and pass the written examination and range qualifications. Applicants must qualify with the caliber of weapon that will be carried while on duty. For information on Bureau-approved Firearms Training Facilities, visit the Verify a License page available on the Bureau’s website. The BSIS Firearms Training Manual is also available on the Bureau’s website.

• BSIS Permit for Exposed Firearm Fees. Ammunition is NOT INCLUDED in the course price.

• BSIS License Fees

• Live Scan Fees (Background Check) for Exposed Firearm Permit

  Applicants must submit fingerprints electronically using Live Scan. Fees are paid to the Live Scan operator.

• BSIS License Fees

Live Scan Fees (Background Check) for Exposed Firearm Permit
Applicants must submit fingerprints electronically using Live Scan. Fees are paid to the Live Scan operator.

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