How much does a California BSIS Armed Guard Card Cost?
Cost Table
There are four (4) costs to earning a Calfiornia BSIS armed guard card:
- Training fees.
- Application fees.
- Background Check fees. (Live Scan)
- Psychological Firearms Assessment. (16pf)
| Payee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Initial Training | $150 |
| BSIS Application Fees | $100 |
| Live Scan | $125 |
| Psychological Firearms Assessment. (16pf) | $60 |
| Total | $435 |
Prerequisites
Guard Card
Before attenting the exposed firearms training, the applicant must hold a California guard card or show proof of completion of the Part 1 (Power to Arrest/WMD training).
Residency
Exposed Firearms Permit applicants must also be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Firearms Assessment
A firearms permit applicant requesting to associate the permit to his/her security guard registration must take and pass an assessment for the purposes of determining if he/she possesses, at the time of the assessment, appropriate judgment, restraint, and self-control to carry a firearm while on duty (Business and Professions Code Sections 7583.23 and 7583.47). NOTE: IF REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ASSESSMENT, BSIS WILL MAIL A LETTER ADVISING YOU TO SCHEDULE AN ASSESSMENT APPOINTMENT WITH INFORMATION ON THE SCHEDULING PROCESS. THE COST OF THE ASSESSMENTIS $60.00 AND IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR ADMINISTERING THE ASSESSMENT.
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