BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit
Training Course
This course is required by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and the State of California be employed as an Armed, Firearms, Security Officer. This Course is 14 hours 2 DAYS. Students will book a range date after the classroom portion within 30 days of the classroom portion. Range dates are available weekly.
Students will train on the legal moral and ethical application of the Use of Deadly Force, Safe firearms Handling, and Firearms Qualification Shoot. Class includes the live scan services available onsite. Please keep in mind this is not a learn to shoot course. Students who wish to practice ahead of the course may use a Law Enforcement B-27 Target. The course of fire will be listed at the bottom of page.
Prerequisites:
- A current Security Guard Card Registration
- Complete the California – Bureau of Security and Investigative Services – Firearms Assessment (Psych Test) at psiexams.com. ($60)
- A permanent resident or US Citizen. (Must bring to class with a valid ID)
BOOK ONLINE AND GET A DISCOUNT!
BSIS EXPOSED FIREARMS TRAINING CLASS + Live Scan Fee (2 DAYS)
COURSE FEE $417
BSIS EXPOSED FIREARMS REQUAL / RENEWALS (2 Hours)
Book your requal online and receive a discount. Renewals should be turned in at least 90 – 60 days prior to expiration! Do not wait until the LAST 30 days or you risk losing your license and having to start over! Call us if your date is rapidly approaching!
Requalification Fee $65
RENEWALS APPLICANTS: You must complete a requal once every 4-6 months and submit a written exam. In order to renew your license you should have qualified four (4) times in order to submit a renewal application.
Training information:
14 hours of training is required to begin you application for your Exposed Firearms Permit. The state application fee is $100 (Not included)
Applicants must be at least 21 years of Age, have no prior felony or domestic violence convictions, and have an basic understanding of how to shoot a handgun safely.
The course fee Includes the classroom training, rental equipment if needed, live scan and range fees.
Students will be provided our upcoming range dates to schedule the course of fire. Additional range fee’s may apply if we accommodate you by meeting you at your preferred range and time.
Ammo is not included in course fee, students will need 100 rounds per caliber to qualify.
Per BSIS regulations after 1 JAN 2024 students may only qualify with the following calibers: .380 .357 .38 9mm .40 .45 10mm.
LIVE FIRE COURSE OF FIRE
The course fire is a 50 Round qualification. Shooters will be firing a standard, Law Enforcement B27 target. The scoring zone is hit or miss. The acceptable hit zone is any round hitting within the 7 rings. For ease of understanding the acceptable hit zone on the illustration below is within the yellow zones for this target. Students must be able to fire 40 out of 50 rounds to pass. All shooting is performed from the ready position.
Semi Automatic Pistol – Must be at least a 10 round magazine
Stage 1
15 yards | 5 rds | 30 seconds
Stage 2
10 yards | 20 rds | 30 seconds (one reload)
Stage 3
7 yards | 10 rounds | 20 seconds (5 rds one handed, 5 rounds, one handed, non-dominant)
Stage 4
5 yards | 10 rounds | 30 seconds
Stage 5
3 yards | 5 rounds | 8 seconds
Revolver- Must be a 6 shot revolver for course of fire.
Stage 1
15 yards | 6 rds | 30 seconds | Standing
Stage 2
7 yards | 14 rds | 45 seconds | | 6rds standing – 8rds kneeling
Stage 3
7 yards | 6 rds | 10 seconds (any position)
Stage 4
7 yards | 12 rds | 25 seconds | 6 rds one handed, reload, 6 rounds one handed, nondominant.
Stage 5
5 yards | 3 rds | 4 seconds | 2 times
Stage 6
3 yards | 2 rds | 3 seconds | 3 times
About our Shooting Ranges – Lopez Canyon in Sylmar CA
The course of fire is shot at an outdoor range. Coordinates and bay will be provided to students upon booking. Please note: This range is NOT open to the public. Access to the range is restricted to club members and trainers conducting courses. For your convenience you can use the map below. All bays have cover and seating. There are adequate restroom and parking. For most cell carriers, reception will be limited once you approach the range. The road is accessible by vehicles with low ground clearance. Please drive slowly when approaching the range. Do not kick up dust or disturb the wildlife when approaching the ranges. The range is located approximately 10 mins from our classrooms. If you are commuting or ridesharing, an instructor can offer you transportation from the classrooms to the ranges. Once on the range, you may bring equipment to the bays but DO NOT uncase any firearms until instructed to do so. CCW / LEO’s you may remain holstered, do not unholster or clear any firearms until instructed to do so.
Why Southwest Training Center?
TRAINING MEETS OR FAR EXCEEDS THE BASELINE TRAINING STANDARDS YOU WILL GET AT OTHER TRAINING CENTERS.
HAVING TRAINING WILL HELP YOU IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN COURT HAVING TO JUSTIFY YOUR EXPERIENCE.
NOTHING IS %100 PERCENT SAFE OR EFFECTIVE! LEARN HOW TO MINIMIZE YOUR LIABILITY AND MAXIMIZE SAFETY!
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