🎯 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 (see fees) 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