BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit Training

An Exposed Firearms Permit lets a licensed California security guard carry a firearm openly on duty. We handle the training, fingerprints and range qualification under one roof, and there is no appointment: walk in during business hours and start.

BSIS-Approved · No AppointmentVan Nuys

California Exposed Firearms Permit

2–3days
In PersonCourse, Live Scan & Range
50rds
IncludedGun Rental & Targets Too
$491Total for One Caliber
$69 PSI$312 Here$110 BSIS

Start with PSI — $69

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

$69to PSI

Required by BSIS before your firearms course. Register online or call 1-877-392-6422.

Results good for 6 months
Register with PSI
At Valley Guard Training

Course, Live Scan & Range

$312Paid Here

Classroom training, written exam, firearms Live Scan and live-fire qualification on our range. Gun rental, targets and 50 rounds are included.

Plan on 2 to 3 days
Hours & Directions
Online or Mail · To BSIS

Apply to BSIS

$110to BSIS

Submit online through BreEZe and pay by card, or mail it with a check or money order.

3–4 weeks average approval
Go to BreEZe
When to Come In
Mon9–6
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu9–6
Fri9–6
Sat9–6
Sun11–6
Closed HolidaysJuly 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s DayAlso closed the 7 days before July 4 and the 7 days before January 1
Walk in any day we’re open. No appointment and no set start date.
16140 Cohasset St, Van NuysDirections(818) 989-7825
What to Bring
PSI Passing LetterActive CA Guard Card21 or OlderState ID or Driver’s LicenseUS Citizen or Permanent Resident
3–4 weeksfor BSIS approval filed online with a clean backgroundQuestions about your application? BSIS (916) 322-4000

Under 21? Get your guard card and work unarmed now, then come back for the firearms permit.

Total Cost

Three separate payments: one to PSI, one at our counter and one to BSIS.

1Paid to PSI · Online
PSI Assessment$69
2Paid Here · Cash or Card
Firearms Course$200
Firearms Live Scan$112
Subtotal at Valley Guard Training$312
3Paid to BSIS · Online or Mail
Firearms Permit Application$110
Total for One Caliber$491
Register with PSI — $69

More than one caliber? Add $70 for each extra caliber you qualify with during initial training.

9mm10mm.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.

Over the 2 Years
4requals
Range requalifications, 4+ months apart

Requal Prices →

At Each Requal
Allcalibers
Bring every caliber on your permit, every time

Requal Hours →

120–60 Days Before
$126
Renewal fee, sent to BSIS with all four requals

BreEZe →

Don’t let it expire. An expired permit can’t be renewed; miss a requalification or the deadline and you start over.

Requalification Prices & Times

Ready to Get Your Permit?

Finish your PSI assessment, then walk in. 16140 Cohasset St, Van Nuys.

Register with PSI — $69

Questions first? Call (818) 989-7825 · Se habla español

More answers: Firearm Permit FAQ · Re-Qualifications · Forms & Manuals

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