An Exposed Firearms Permit lets a licensed California Security Guard carry an exposed firearm while in uniform on duty.We handle the Training, Fingerprints and Range Qualification under one roof. No Appointment needed to walk in and start.
BSIS-Approved · No Appointment Van Nuys
BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit
2–3days
In Person Course, Live Scan & Range
50rds
Included Gun Rental & Targets Too
Your Firearms Permit in 3 Steps
Do them in this order. Each one has to be finished before the next can start.
Online · Paid to PSI
Pass the PSI Assessment
$69 to PSI
Required by BSIS before your firearms course. Register online or call 1-877-392-6422 .
Results good for 6 months
At Valley Guard Training
Course, Live Scan & Range
$312 Paid Here
Training, written exam, firearms Live Scan and live-fire qualification on our range. Gun rental, targets and 50 rounds are included.
Online or Mail · To BSIS
Apply to BSIS
$110 to BSIS
Submit online through BreEZe and pay by card, or mail it with a check or money order.
3–4 weeks average approval
Requirements + What to Bring
Requirements
What to Bring
Proof of Legal Resident Status
Valid U.S. Passport or Passport Card U.S. Birth Certificate Certificate of Naturalization Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) DD-214 or U.S. Military ID
Monday Mon 9a–6p 9–6
Tuesday Tue Closed
Wednesday Wed Closed
Thursday Thu 9a–6p 9–6
Friday Fri 9a–6p 9–6
Saturday Sat 9a–6p 9–6
Sunday Sun 11a–6p 11–6
Closed Holidays
July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Also closed the 7 days before July 4th and the 7 days before January 1st
3–4 weeks for BSIS approval filed online with a clean background Questions about your application? BSIS (916) 322-4000
Total Cost
Three separate payments.
1 Paid to PSI · Online
PSI Assessment $69
2 Paid Here · Cash or Card
Firearms Course $200
Firearms Live Scan $112
Total at Valley Guard Training $312
Each Extra Caliber (Optional) +$70
3 Paid to BSIS · Online or Mail
Firearms Permit Application $110
Total for One Caliber $491
More than one caliber? Add $70 for each extra caliber you qualify with during initial training.
9mm 10mm .40 .45 .38 / .357 .380
Qualifying with 10mm or .380? Bring your own firearm for those; we don’t rent them.
After Your Permit Is Issued
Keep Your Permit Renewable
Your permit lasts two years. Here’s what BSIS requires to renew it.
Example Timing
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 Issue Date Expiration Date 1 1st Requal 2 2nd Requal 3 3rd Requal 4 4th Requal 4+ Months 4+ Months 4+ Months Renewal Window Up to 120 Days Before YEAR 1 YEAR 2 Issue Date Expiration Date 1 1st Requal 2 2nd Requal 3 3rd Requal 4 4th Requal 4+ Months 4+ Months 4+ Months Renewal Window Up to 120 Days Before
Every Caliber on Your Permit, Every Time Renew Online on BreEZe or by Mail · $126
