COMPREHENSIVE FIREARMS TRAINING
Gain the credentials and confidence to become an Armed California Security Officer with our comprehensive Firearms Training program in conjunction with our Baton and Pepper Spray courses. Our instructors provide top rated classroom and practical training so students have a complete understanding of the courses. As of January 1st, 2020 you must be 21 to take firearms training.
FIREARM COURSE INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
Firearms Course - 14 Hour Course (2 days)
What type of Gun Caliber can you carry?
Qualify with .38, .357, 9mm, .40, .45 your choice of two Calibers
Total cost = $457.00 includes the following:
- DOJ Finger Prints
- FBI Finger Prints
- Firearms Eligibility
- Live Scan Fee
Ammunition, targets, guns, holsters and all training equipment are provided at no extra cost.
Prior to taking the firearms course, take and pass the psychological exam. The psychological assessment is provided by a company called "PSI". The cost for this is $65 paid directly to PSI. www.psiexams.com. The assessment is named the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16pf)
Upon successful passing of the psychological assessment, and taking/passing the fire arms course, you may then submit your initial application on www.breeze.ca.gov. The cost for this is $100 paid directly to BSIS.
Your Firearm Permit is valid for two years. Upon receiving your initial Firearms Permit, you must re-qualify (shoot) every four to six months. Not earlier than four months and no later than six months!
Firearms Requirements for Security Guards, Alarm Agents, Private Investigators and Private Patrol Operators:
State I.D. is required, you must be 21 years of age or older! Plus proof of citizenship or legal residency. Bring one of the following!
Your County Registered Birth Certificate, Military I.D., DD214 or your US Passport!
Call for more information. Driver’s License is not proof of citizenship or legal residency.
Even if you are licensed or registered in the security, alarm, or private investigation fields, you may not carry a gun on duty – whether loaded or unloaded – unless you have been issued an exposed firearm permit by the Department of Consumer Affairs. You must keep the permit with you at all times while on duty.
Note: It is illegal for a licensee or registrant to carry a concealed weapon on duty without a permit issued by local authorities.
FILING AN APPLICATION
- Take a 14-hour course (8 hours classroom, 6 hours range) in the carrying and use of firearms given by a Bureau- certified firearms training instructor at a Bureau certified training facility
- Pass the written examination and practical range qualification given at the end of the course
- Be a United States citizen or have permanent legal alien status
- When submitting your firearm permit application, you are to pay an application processing fee of $100.00 on line at www.breeze.ca.gov.
REQUALIFICATION
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