Valley Guard Training provides training for the California Firearms Card for security officers 7 days a week. We work around your schedule, so if you can only train on the weekends, NO PROBLEM. Unline many training facilities, we do the classroom training, the fingerprinting, the gun training and shooting under one roof. We have it all.

When you are done with your training, we also offer discounts on the purchase of a firearm along with discounts on the use of the shooting range. Even if you are just starting out in the security field, we have everything you need to help you start earning the money you deserve.

Requirement for the BSIS Firearms Card

Classroom Training-During your 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 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.