Re-Qualifications

BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit

Keep your BSIS exposed firearms permit renewable with four range requalifications over its two years. Walk in any day we’re open at our Van Nuys location; no appointment needed.

Your Four Requalifications

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Your permit lasts two years. BSIS requires four requalifications before you can renew it.

YEAR 1YEAR 2Issue DateExpiration DateRenewal Window120 to 60 Days Before Expiration1Requal 12 Hr Visit2Requal 22 Hr Visit3Requal 32 Hr Visit4Requal 43–4 Hr Visit4+ Months4+ Months4+ MonthsEXAMPLE TIMING
EXAMPLE TIMINGYEAR 1YEAR 2Issue DateExpiration Date1Requal 12 Hr Visit2Requal 22 Hr Visit3Requal 32 Hr Visit4Requal 43–4 Hr Visit4+ Months4+ Months4+ MonthsRenewal Window120 to 60 Days Before Expiration

Every Caliber on Your Permit, Every Time · De-Escalation Review Included at Each Visit

Requalification Prices

Priced by the calibers on your permit: $35 for the first, $20 for each additional. Lane fee and gun rental included; our ammo is $25 per 50 rounds.

Calibers Your Own AmmoBrass, Non-Hollow Point With Our Ammo50 Rds per Caliber
1 Caliber $35 $60
2 Calibers $55 $105
3 Calibers $75 $150
4 Calibers $95 $195
Bringing Your Own Ammo? Brass-cased, non-hollow-point target ammo only. Applies to every requalification, including HR-218 and CDCR.

What to Bring

State ID or Driver’s License
Your BSIS Firearms Permit
Proof of Legal ResidencePassport, Birth Certificate, Green Card, Naturalization Cert. or DD-214
Your Firearm(s), or Rent Ours Free

Renewing Your Permit

BSIS Renewal Fee
$126
Paid Directly to BSIS
When to Send It

Between 120 and 60 days before your permit expires.

120 Days
60 Days
Expires
Too Early
Send It In
Too Close

Send the $126 fee with all four requalifications. We put your renewal packet together at qualification 4.

Don’t let it expire. An expired permit can’t be renewed; you’d have to apply for a new one from the start.

When to Come In

Walk in any day we’re open at our Van Nuys location. No appointment needed.

Latest Arrival
3 pm
3 Hours Before Closing, Any Day We’re Open
Mon9am–6pm
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu9am–6pm
Fri9am–6pm
Sat9am–6pm
Sun11am–6pm
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

4th Qualification? Come in earlier than 3 pm; we also put together your renewal packet at that visit.

Retired Law Enforcement & CDCR

Same range, same walk-in process. For these, you must bring your own firearm.

Own Firearm Required

HR-218 (LEOSA)

$35 First Gun · $20 Each Additional

For qualified retired law enforcement officers. Federal law requires you to qualify at least once every 12 months. Lane fee included; ammo is $25 per 50 rounds, or bring your own brass-cased, non-hollow-point target ammo.

Bring: State ID or Driver’s License, Your Retired Law Enforcement ID, Your Own Firearm(s)
Own Firearm Required

CDCR

$35 First Gun · $20 Each Additional

For active Department of Corrections officers. Lane fee included; ammo is $25 per 50 rounds, or bring your own brass-cased, non-hollow-point target ammo.

Bring: State ID or Driver’s License, Your CDCR ID, Your Own Firearm(s)

See You on the Range

16140 Cohasset Street, Van Nuys · (818) 989-7825

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