Andrews International Training Center (AITC)

AITC, in accordance with the Bureau of Security and Invesitigative Services (B.S.I.S.) offers 8 hours of classroom instruction covering the moral and legal aspects of firearms use, firearms nomenclature, weapons handling and shooting fundamentals, and emergency procedures.

Range time instruction is given to the applicant for practice in the safe handling and firing a weapon. The B.S.I.S. Exposed Firearms permit is good for two years from the date of valid issuance, with mandatory re-qualification each 6 months (no sooner than 4 months apart) to keep your firearms permit valid. The permit may be renewed after the 4th requalification & the passing of a written test.

B.S.I.S. requirements for the application of a firearms permit (from BSIS firearms permit FAQ):

• Take a 14-hour course (8 hours classroom, 6 hours range) in the carrying and use of firearms given by a firearms training instructor certified by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Pass the written and range exams given at the end of the course.
• Submit an application with appropriate fees (B.I.S.I.S. LiveScan / DOJ / FBI fees)
• Be a United States citizen or have permanent legal alien status.
• Undergo a criminal history review

CALL AITC AT 818-487-4060 FOR CLASS TIMES & SCHEDULE

B.S.I.S. FIREARM REQUIREMENTS
(FACT SHEET)

Firearms Requirements for Security Guards, Alarm Agents, Private Investigators and Private Patrol Operators

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

To apply for a firearm permit, you must:

• 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 and range exams given at the end of the course
  
• Be a United States citizen or have permanent legal alien status; and
  
• Submit a firearm permit application, pay an $80 application fee and submit a Live Scan form (which is appropriate to your license or registration) signed by the Live Scan site operator. A $38 Firearm Eligibility application, $32 Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint processing fee and $24 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint processing fee must be paid at the Live Scan site. Send your application package to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, P.O. Box 989002, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002

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Classroom Training -During your eight hours of classroom training, you will learn moral and legal aspects of firearms use, firearms nomenclature, weapons handling and shooting fundamentals, and emergency procedures.

Range Training -The six hours of range training will give you practice in safely handling and firing your weapon. You must requalify on the range twice a year before renewing your permit.

Renewals -Firearm permits expire two years from the date of issuance. An applicant must requalify four times during the life of the permit: twice during the first year after the date of issuance, and twice during the second year. Requalifications must be at least four months apart. The application for renewal should be submitted to the Bureau within 60 days before the expiration date. The current fee for renewing a firearm permit is $98. You may not renew your permit once you have allowed it to expire. You must instead apply for a new permit.

Weapons Incidents -A security guard who discharges a weapon while on duty (except on the range) must: (1) report the incident to his or her employer within 24 hours and (2) file a written report with the Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs, within 7 days. Failure to do so may result in a fine.

Violations -The following acts are prohibited by law while a licensee/registrant is on duty:

• Illegally using, carrying, or possessing a dangerous weapon
• Carrying an inoperable, replica, or simulated firearm
  
• Brandishing or misusing a weapon
  
• Drawing a weapon without proper cause
  
• Provoking a shooting incident without cause
  
• Carrying or using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs; and
  
• Carrying or using a firearm of a different caliber than that for which a firearm permit has been issued.

Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services in exercising licensing, regulatory and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is consistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.

Notes & Links:

B.S.I.S. Firearms Permit Frequently Asked Questions