Security Guard Card Exposed Firearms Permit, Qualification, Requalification, and Training

We offer the full suite of California Armed Guard Card Firearms Courses, including:

  • Inital firearms qualification
  • Biannual qualifications
  • Continuing Education Courses

We have no fine print nor do we have any hidden costs. When inquiring about pricing ask questions and never assume the price includes everything. Our training facilities have all BSIS forms and will help students with filling them out before leaving. All of our instructors are professional, have Masters or Bachelors Degrees and are NRA - BSIS Certified.

All students are provided with printed and professionally-bound manuals which they keep (take home).

Exposed Firearms Permit Application Order

As of January 1, 2022, the Exposed Firearms Permit application order is:

  1. Complete Firearms (16pf) Assessment.
  2. Complete Exposed Firearm Permit training.
  3. Submit and pay application fees.
  4. Complete Live Scan.
  5. Permit issued.

Prices

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  • Ammunition is NOT INCLUDED in course price.
Permit for Exposed Firearm and Requalifications Price
Firearms course, initial, 1 caliber $140.00
Firearms course, initial, 2 calibers $180.00
Firearms course, initial, 3 calibers $220.00
Requalification, 1 caliber $40.00
Each additional requalification per caliber $20.00

Free gun rental with purchase of range ammo.
Additional gun rental costs for calibers other than 9mm or .40.

BSIS Permit for Exposed Firearm Fees

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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

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Permit for Exposed Firearms Training Details and Requirements