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Box 989002, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002  \nP (916) 322-4000 | P (800) 952-5210 | F (916) [575-7290 | www.bsis.ca.gov](575-7290 | www.bsis.ca.gov)  \nFirearms Permit FACT SHEET  \nBackground  \nThe 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) .  \nRequirements for Issuance of Initial Firearms Permit  \nTo be eligible for a BSIS Firearms Permit, applicants must:  \n• be a citizen of the United States or have permanent legal immigration status (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3); and  \n• be at least 21 years of age (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3); and  \n• 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  \n• 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  \n• 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  \n• complete and submit the Firearms Permit Initial Application1 to the Bureau  \n• complete the required training courses, including passing all required examinationsand qualifications (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.22, 7583.23, 7596 and California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 7, Section 635); and  \n• pay the initial application fee2 (Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 640) .  \n• 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/](https://www.bsis.ca.gov/firearmsassessment/ for)[ for](https://www.bsis.ca.gov/firearmsassessment/ for) additional information on the firearms assessment.  \nCriminal History Background Check  \nApplicants 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, visit the Bureau’s website3.  \nALERT: Per FBI guidelines, you must submit your application to the Bureau before completing a criminal history background check. To prevent application processing delays, keep a copy of the Live Scan form, which must include the ATI number and the signature of the Live Scan Operator.  \nApplicants should use the appropriate Live Scan Form available on the Bureau's website as it contains the correct coding needed to ensure the Bureau receives the needed information in a timely manner. Failure to Live Scan with the correct form will delay the processing of your application. Please select the Live Scan form below based on the registration or license that you currently hold:  \n• Security Guard registrant: Security Guard w/Firearm4  \n• Private Investigator licensee: Priv Investigator w/Fire5  \n• Private Patrol Operator licensee: Private Patrol Opr/Per w/Fire6  \n• Alarm Company Employee/Alarm Agent: Alarm Agent w/Firearm 7  \nOnce you have selected the correct form, lo","cbCaisavKDId9y4L","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisavKDId9y4L","pdf",354403,"English","# Background\n# Requirements for Issuance of Initial Firearms Permit\n# Criminal History Background Check\n# Required Training Courses\n# Firearms Assessment","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to apply for a BSIS Firearms Permit?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent legal immigration status, be at least 21, not be prohibited under state or federal law, and meet specific licensing or registration roles with BSIS.\"},{\"question\":\"What is required for the criminal history background check?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must undergo a criminal history background check through the FBI and DOJ and pay all Live Scan, FBI, and DOJ processing fees when fingerprinting.\"},{\"question\":\"What training must applicants complete?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must complete Power to Arrest training and BSIS Firearms Training and Qualifications, including written examination and range qualifications with the caliber of the weapon carried on duty.\"}]","Firearms Permit Fact Sheet - Requirements and Process | PDF",1789947395,18]