BSIS Exposed Firearm Training

IMPORTANT: Due to a significant safety concern, we no longer permit the Sig Sauer P320/M17/M18 platform to be used during our live-fire range qualifications. Please see our Posted Memo for more details.

PLEASE NOTE: Effective January 1, 2024, BSIS authorizes only the following calibers: .380, 9mm, .40, .45, .38, .357, and 10mm. This applies to initial applicants and those with existing Exposed Firearms Permits. Please reach out to BSIS directly if you have any questions regarding the authorized calibers.

Firearms Package Special

Day 1: Classroom (8 Hours)
Day 2: Range (6 Hours)
Renewal
Optional “First Steps” introductory course

Pricing

$180: Includes instructor fee, range fee, eye / ear protection, 1 target, 9mm weapon rental, and 50 rounds of ammunition.

Pricing for students providing their own equipment:

Class fee: $125
Additional caliber fee: $25 (Paid on the day of the class)
Range fee: $35

* State fees are the student’s responsibility. LiveScan Fee (Firearms) is $117, State Application Fee is $100.

Course Summary

This is a two-day 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. Students have the opportunity to pass the written and range exams given at the end of the course.

Student requirements

Students must be a United States citizen or have permanent legal alien status (proof required, and be 21 years of age.
ACCEPTABLE ID MUST BE PROVIDED ON DAY 1 OF THE CLASS: Birth Certificate, US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, Certificate of Naturalization, US Military ID or Military DD-214. For additional acceptable IDs, visit the BSIS website at www.bsis.ca.gov.
Students must submit a Firearm Permit application to BSIS.
Beginning January 1, 2022, students must complete a Firearms Assessment. The cost for this assessment is $65. For more information please visit www.bsis.ca.gov.

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. Check our class calendar for training dates.

Range Training: The six hours of range training will give you practice in safely handling and firing your weapon. Once you are issued a permit to be eligible for renewal, you must re-qualify on the range twice a year, every year that your permit is valid.

Renewals: Firearm permits expire two years from the date of issuance. An applicant must re-qualify a total of four times during the life of the permit: twice during the first year after the date of issuance, and twice during the second year. Re-qualifications must be at least four months apart. The application for renewal should be submitted to the Bureau within 60 days before the expiration date.

Optional “First Steps” Introductory Course

We’ve received a lot of requests from folks who are new to the industry, asking if we could spend more time with them during the Exposed Firearms Permit course and do a short course on the basics and fundamentals. After testing this in 2025, beginning in 2026, we will be offering just that! New BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit applicants can now come in early and spend quality time with an instructor and learn the basics from how to load a magazine, to the grip, stance and trigger pull fundamentals. While you won’t leave this short session ready to join your local SWAT team, it should improve a person’s ability to be successful in the BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit course. Please inquire about this course’s availability when registering.

Scheduling

Class space is limited and appointments are required. Once you schedule your class dates, you will be required to attend on the appointed dates and times.

Reschedules
There is a $50 rescheduling fee, so please attend on your selected class dates. Students may reschedule up to 7 days before their scheduled class date.

Cancellations and Refunds

Once registered, 50% of all fees are non-refundable. Those who request a refund for their selected course will be refunded 50% of the total amount paid. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the scheduled class date.

No-Shows
Those registered for the Exposed Firearms Permit course who do not attend their selected course date(s) OR those who arrive without the required documentation will not receive a refund of any kind.

Please see our full cancellation policy HERE.

Weapon Rental and Ammunition

Firearm rentals are available at the range. If using a rental, students must purchase range ammunition.

Students should have the necessary amount of rounds to complete the course of fire (minimum 50 rounds for range qualification). Students must qualify with the type (revolver or semi-automatic) and caliber weapon that they will carry on duty. Students may qualify with more than one weapon. To do so, simply complete the 50 round qualification course with each additional weapon.

NEW! CONDUCTED ELECTRICAL WEAPONS CLASS
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CLASS SPACE IS LIMITED
All fees are non-refundable.

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