BSIS Exposed Firearm Renewal
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!
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.
The firearm training course is designed to teach students basic technical aspects and legal responsibilities inherent in carrying and using a firearm. Knowing how and when to use a firearm to save your life and others and what to do after a shooting. To obtain a Firearm Qualification while working as a security guard, the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services has developed a specific course for training on the moral and legal aspects of carrying a firearm, de-escalation of potentially violent situations, knowledge of the various parts of a firearm, and how to properly handle a firearm.
Restrictions
Students must pass a psychological exam before taking the class. Only people who are licensed or are in the process of being licensed by BSIS can take this course. Additionally, the student can not be prohibited from owning, possessing, or being around firearms, ammunition, and/or accessories to a firearm. Prerequisite: Students must pass a physical exam and must process a valid guard card or be in the process of obtaining one.
Step 1
Sign up on BSIS
Step 2
Set up usernane and pass
Step 3
Get the 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:
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- 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.
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- 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.
Range Qualification Schedule
Renewing a Firearms Permit
To use the table, first check the expiration date on your firearms permit, find your permit’s expiration month on the table, and follow the schedule detailed in the row. Each schedule provides sufficient time to submit your firearms permit renewal application at least 60 days before expiration, as required by law.
BSIS Expose Firearm Requalification Part 1
The BSIS Firearm Requalification course. License holders must complete a two-hour use of force class before each testing at the range. Annual range requalification 2 live range tests or 1 live range and 1 virtual reality range test. Prices do not include ammo and range rental, accessories, or fees. Students must book BSIS Expose Firearm Requlification VR along with this class for VR requlification. $40 admin fee for each live range caliber.
BSIS Expose Firearm Requalification VR Part 2
BSIS exposed firearm permit holders must complete a two-hour use of force before requalifying at a live range or through a virtual reality range system. Each additional caliber is $10.
Part 1 and Part 2 must be booked at the some time*
BSIS Expose Firearm fees
| Live fire Expose Firearm Test and Requlificaitons Price |
| Firearms course, initial, 1 caliber $140.00 |
| Firearms course, initial, 2 calibers $180.00 |
| Firearms course, initial, 3 calibers $220.00 |
| Each additional caliber after 3 calibers $40.00 |
| Range fee (est. $40), firearm rental (set. $10), and ammo (50 rounds, est. $50) |
- BSIS License Fees
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Fee |
| Initial | $100 |
| Renewal | $118 |
| Replacement Certificate | $25 |
| Firearms Assessment (16pf)Paid directly to PSI Services, LLC (PSI) | $60 |
- 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.
| Item | Fee |
| Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Fee | $32.00 |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Fee | $17.00 |
| Firearm Eligibility Application Fee | $38.00 |
| Live Scan Operator Fees(set by Live Scan operator) | Variable |
| Total | $87.00+Variable |
Duration of class: 16 hours in class, 4 hours range
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