Class Enrollment

BSIS Firearm Requalification Class
Date/Time:	Tue 12/16/2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:	Armed Guard Security Training Academy, Inc.
Class Price:	See Options

Our 4-hour Firearm Requalification Course is designed to meet the requirements established by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). This program ensures licensed security professionals maintain compliance, proficiency, and a strong commitment to safety.

Course Structure

• Classroom Instruction (Approx. 2 Hours)
  Participants will attend a lecture and complete a written examination at our Academy. Instruction includes:
• Legal requirements for carrying an exposed firearm as a security officer
• Liability considerations and professional responsibilities
• Ethical and moral obligations in the field
• De-escalation strategies and the use-of-force continuum
• Range Qualification (Approx. 2 Hours)
  Following the classroom portion, students will complete live-fire qualification at a nearby firearms range for each caliber they wish to renew.

 **Students should be aware of newer BSIS regulations regarding adding new calibers to the students Exposed Firearm Permit, which requires the student to complete a new initial-firearms course (https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/calibar_add.pdf). Talk to our team if you're interested in adding a caliber to ensure full compliance with BSIS regulations.

Be advised, DO NOT BRING FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION TO THE CLASSROOM PORTION OF THE COUSE. All firearms and ammunition shall be properly secured during transit to/from the range.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Range Qualification Form in compliance with BSIS requirements. 

Students completing their 4th requalification will be offered assistance with submitting their Renewal Firearm application via California’s Breeze website by appointment within 5 business days (additional fees apply).

Documentation Requirements

• If this is not the student’s first requalification, and prior qualifications were not completed at AGSTA, proof of all previous qualifications must be submitted before participation. For additional information, contact us at training@agsta.net.

 Course Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally allowed to possesses/use a firearm/ammunition (no felonies, violent misdemeanors,
  restraining orders, etc.).
• Must have current Security Guard license issued by BSIS or a receipt that youe submitted your Security Guard application.
• Must have current Exposed Firearm permit issued by BSIS and must be in your qualification schedule. 
• Must provide proof of citizenship/residency (i.e. Birth Certificate, DD214, Passport, Naturalization Certificate, etc.) to AGSTA prior to the start of the course, or the student will not be allowed to participate in the course.

Course Material Requirements:

Students will be required to fire 50 rounds of live ammunition for EACH caliber they wish to remain licensed in. Students without a firearm or ammunition may use academy equipment for an additional fee.

AGSTA offers Glock 17 (9mm) and Glock 22 (.40cal). Ammunition used with our firearms CANNOT be generic or reloads.

Additional Cost(s):

• Exposed Firearms Renewal Fee (Payable to BSIS at time of renewal): $126.00

Notes:

Students with a current membership at Down Range will receive a $10.00 range fee discount on the prices listed above. Use Promo Code: DRMEM to redeem your discount. 

Students who own their firearm but requires the use of Academy ammunition will be charged for ammunition used during the range course of fire.