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If you are eligible for funding then yes! It is truly no cost  In order to see if you qualify from funding contact one of our experts. We can do a quick check to see what available funding category you fall into. There are always new funding pop up, you might just be qualified and not know it.

• The application is incomplete (i.e. required information is missing or the application is not signed).
• The name on the application form does not match the name entered by the Live Scan Operator. For example, using “Don” and “Donald” or hyphenated and unhyphenated names. TIP: Use the same name on your application that is on your Driver’s License.
• The personal identifier information (social security number, individual taxpayer identification number, or date of birth) listed on the application does not match the personal identifier information entered by the Live Scan Operator.
• The live scan form used does not match the application type (i.e. using a “proprietary private security officer” live scan form instead of a “security guard” live scan form when applying for a security guard registration).
• The fee amount paid is incorrect.
• DOJ and/or FBI rejecting the fingerprint responses due to poor quality. Fingerprint rejections require the applicant to resubmit fingerprints.
• Delays in DOJ and FBI fingerprint responses. The Bureau has no control over the time it takes the DOJ and FBI to provide their responses to the Bureau.
• Criminal history information received on an applicant from DOJ and/or FBI requires Bureau staff to review it in its totality to determine the applicant’s fitness for licensure.

The BSIS Veterans Come First Program provides the following support for veteran applicants: Provides veteran applicants with direct line telephone numbers and email contact information. Provides veteran applicants whose applications require special attention with a BSIS staff person to support them through the licensing process. Provides veteran applicants priority in the licensure process.

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.

Feel free to give your local PSI center to start the process

To be eligible to apply for a security guard registration through the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS or Bureau), you must:

• Be at least 18 years old (BPC Section 7582.8)
• Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (BPC Sections 7581 and 7583.9)
• And complete the Power to Arrest training (see “Training Requirements” below).

This does not mean you are eligable for no cost funding. Talk with an team member to see if you are eligible for funding.

New law went into effect on July 1, 2018 that requires a BSIS security guard registrant seeking to associate a BSIS Firearms Permit to the guard registration to complete an assessment to demonstrate that they are capable, at the time the assessment is completed, of demonstrating appropriate judgment, restraint and self-control for the purposes of carrying and using a firearm when performing security guard duties. (Business and Professions Code Section 7583.23 and 7583.47). NOTE: Effective January 1, 2022, the assessment must be completed prior to submitting an Application for an Initial Firearms Permit. This is a significant change. Prior practice was to take the assessment AFTER you applied; as of January 1, 2022, you must take it PRIOR to applying for a firearms permit.

• Be at least 18 years old (BPC Section 7582.8)
• Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (BPC Sections 7581 and 7583.9)
• And complete the Power to Arrest training (see “Training Requirements” below).

This does not mean you are eligable for no cost funding. Talk with an team member to see if you are eligible for funding.

Check here to see the status of your guard card

Check here to see the status of your guard card