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Exposed Firearm Permit
License Description An exposed firearm permit is required to carry a firearm while on duty as an armed security guard, alarm agent, private patrol operator or private investigator. Requirements: Be 21 or older. Be a United States citizen or have permanent legal alien status. Pass a fourteen (14) hour firearm training course offered by a Bureau approved training facility and taught by a Bureau approved instructor. Undergo a criminal history firearm eligibility background check through the DOJ and FBI. Have or obtain a valid security guard registration, alarm agent registration, private patrol operator license or private investigator license. Renewal requires re-qualification at a Bureau approved training facility twice every 12-month period of the permit with no less than four months between re-qualifications. Initial and renewal applications are obtained from the Bureau approved training facility. Application Fee - $100 DOJ Fingerprint Processing Fee - $32 FBI Fingerprint Processing Fee - $17 Renewal Fee and DOJ Firearm Qualification Application Fee - $118 ($80 Renewal Fee + $38 DOJ Fee) The initial license is valid for 2 years. Each renewal cycle extends the registration for an additional 2 years. Average time to process an application is 60-75 days. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Chapter 11.3, 11.5, and 11.6
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
PO Box 989002
West Sacramento, CA 95798
(916) 322 4000
bsis@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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