BSIS New Firearms Permit Application California

Organisation : Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
Contest Name : Application For New Firearms Permit
State : California
Country : USA
Website : https://www.bsis.ca.gov/licenses.shtml

How To Apply For BSIS New Firearms Permit?

1. Online Application
To Apply For BSIS New Firearms Permit, Follow the below step
Step 1: Go to the link https://www.breeze.ca.gov/datamart/mainMenu.do;jsessionid=LwvvWeCCKSDVSpHrJ8_HsFiFLD52IB4oJ5QpK7jX.vo-20-mrj85
Step 2: Enter User ID
Step 3: Enter Password
Step 4: Click on Signin

Related / Similar Facilities : BSIS Firearms Permit Renewal Application

2. Paper Application
Applicants may submit their completed Firearms Permit Initial Application and application fee by mail to the Bureau.

Application PDF Link : https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/fq_initial.pdf

Mail the completed application and fee to:
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
P.O. Box 989002
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002

What is BSIS New Firearms Permit?

The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS or Bureau) issues Firearms Permits (also referred to as a “Firearms Qualification Card (FQ)” or “Exposed Firearms Permit”) as specified in Article 4 (commencing with Section 7540) of Chapter 11.3, Article 4 (commencing with Section 7583) of Chapter 11.5 and Article 6 (commencing with Section 7596) of Chapter 11.6 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code (BPC).

Requirements for Issuance of Initial Firearms Permit

To be eligible for a BSIS Firearms Permit, applicants must:
** Be a citizen of the United States or have permanent legal immigration status (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3); and
** Be at least 21 years of age (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3); and
** Not be banned from owning or possessing any firearm pursuant to State or Federal Law (BPC Sections 7542.3, 7583.24, 7583.25, and 7596.8); and
** Be a licensed Private Investigator, Qualified Manager of a Private Investigator, Private Patrol Operator, Qualified Manager of a Private Patrol Operator, Alarm Company Operator, Qualified Manager of an Alarm Company Operator or be a registered Security Guard or Alarm Agent with BSIS (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596); and must
** Complete a criminal history background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the California Department of Justice (DOJ) (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, 7583.24, and 7596.8); and
** Complete and submit the Firearms Permit Initial Application to the Bureau
** Complete the required training courses, including passing all required examinations and qualifications (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.22, 7583.23, 7596 and California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 7, Section 635); and
** Pay the initial application fee (Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 640).
** Pass an assessment, if applicable, within the six months preceding the date the application is submitted to the Bureau (BPC Sections 7583.23 and 7583.47). Visit https://www.bsis.ca.gov/firearmsassessment/ for additional information on the firearms assessment.

Criminal History Background Check

Applicants for a BSIS Firearms Permit must not be prohibited from owning or possessing any firearm pursuant to State or Federal Law and must undergo a criminal history background check through the FBI and DOJ. Applicants are responsible for paying all Live Scan, FBI and DOJ processing fees at the time of fingerprinting. For more information on the Live Scan process and the associated fees.

Required Training Courses

Applicants for a BSIS Firearms Permit must complete the following training:
1. Power to Arrest
** Applicants must complete training in the power to arrest.
** The training may be administered by a Bureau-approved firearms or baton training facility or an organization or school approved by the Bureau.
** Security Guards may also obtain the training from their employing PPO or from Bureau-approved trainers.
** Applicants may verify a licensed PPO or training facility by accessing the Verify a License page on the Bureau’s website.
** To confirm if an organization or school is approved by the Bureau to administer the training, email bsis [AT] dca.ca.gov.

2. BSIS Firearms Training and Qualifications
** Applicants must complete the Course of Firearms Training (CCR Section 635) at a Bureau-approved Firearms Training Facility, from a Bureau-approved Firearms Training Instructor, and pass the written examination and range qualifications.
** Applicants must qualify with the caliber of weapon that will be carried while on duty.
** For information on Bureau-approved Firearms Training Facilities, visit the Verify a License page available on the Bureau’s website.
** The BSIS Firearms Training Manual is also available on the Bureau’s website.

Adding Caliber(s) to a Pre-Existing Firearms Permit

A BSIS Firearms Permit authorizes the permitholder to carry an exposed firearm only of the caliber(s) listed on the firearms permit card itself. Permitholders may add caliber(s) to a pre-existing Firearms Permit at any point during the current term of the permit with submission of the Add Caliber form. If permitholders include payment of $25 with the application, a replacement firearms permit will be issued with the approved added calibers. NOTE: Permitholders may not carry, while on duty, a firearm with a caliber that they have not yet qualified to carry and which does not appear on the face of their Firearms Permit (BPC Sections 7542.12, 7583.37, 7597.3, and CCR Section 632).

Requirements to Add Caliber(s):
** Current and valid BSIS Firearms Permit,
** Completion of at least 8 hours of classroom instruction in the carrying and use of a firearm,
** Completion and passage of the BSIS written firearm exam with a minimum score of 85%,
** Successful completion of range training,
** Submission of completed Add Caliber form

Qualifying on the Range After Adding Caliber(s):
Once a caliber(s) is added to your firearms permit, you must thereafter qualify on that caliber(s) during each subsequent qualification that you complete to renew your permit with that caliber.
NOTE: All subsequent qualifications completed must comply with the qualification schedule based on your date of last renewal.

For example, if you submit the Add Caliber form between the 1st and 2nd qualifications and the Bureau approves your request, you must qualify with the added caliber(s) at the time of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th qualifications to renew your permit with the approved added calibers.

Licensing Fees of BSIS New Firearms Permit

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Application Processing Times of BSIS New Firearms Permit

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