🎯 BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit

Firearm Qualification Training

14 hours of California BSIS-approved instruction — classroom legal foundation plus live range qualification — for armed security work.

⚠ Important — Effective January 1, 2023

All Applicants must have an active BSIS Guard Card and have completed the PSI Assessment Examination ($65) before applying for the BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit. Must be 21 years or older. Call or visit to pick up the PSI Registration Form.

Two Training Sessions

Classroom + Range

8h

Classroom Session

Minimum passing score: 80%

  • Laws and standards on Use of Deadly Force
  • Moral and Legal aspects
  • Avoidance of Deadly Force (de-escalation)
  • Firearms Nomenclature and Maintenance
  • Weapons Handling and Shooting Fundamentals
  • Implicit/explicit bias and cultural competency
  • Mental health and policing

6h

Range Session

Minimum passing score: 85%

  • Range commands and safety rules
  • Drawing, holstering, dry firing
  • Loading and reloading procedures
  • Grip, breathing, shooting stance
  • Cover and concealment
  • Transportation on and off duty
  • 5-stage Course of Fire (semi-automatic)

BSIS-Approved Calibers

Approved Firearm Calibers

.357  ·  .38  ·  .45  ·  9mm  ·  10mm  ·  .40  ·  .380

Approved shooting stances: Isosceles · Weaver · Modified Weaver · One-Handed

Get Your Firearm Permit

All Firearm applicants are highly encouraged to also register for our 4-hour Tear Gas/MACE Training Course — a critical de-escalation tool. Certificate issued upon completion.
⚠ Unauthorized firearms or weapons are NOT allowed at our training facility.

📍 5830 Overhill Drive, Suite 5 · Los Angeles, CA 90043
🕒 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 11am–5pm (by appointment) · Closed Sun & Fed Holidays

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