California Occupational License

License Title:
    Firearms Training Instructor
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Consumer Affairs
     Bureau of Security and Investigative Services

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: PO Box 989002
West Sacramento,  CA  95798
     Phone Number: (916) 322-4000
     Fax Number: (916) 575-7290

     E-mail Address: bsis@dca.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.bsis.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Firearm Instructors provide training at Bureau-certified firearm training facilities in the use of an exposed firearm while on duty as a security guard, alarm agent, private patrol operator or private investigator.

Requirements:
Be 18 or older.
Undergo a criminal history background check through the DOJ and the FBI.
Possess an AA degree in Administration of Justice or its equivalent AND possess a police or security firearm instructor’s training certificate issued by the National Rifle Association or a firearm instructor’s training certificate issued by a federal, state, or local agency.

Application Fee - $250
DOJ Fingerprint Processing Fee - $32
FBI Fingerprint processing Fee - $17
Renewal Fee - $250

The initial license is valid for 2 years. Each renewal cycle extends the registration for an additional 2 years.

Average time to process an application is 30-60 days.

Authority: Business and Professions Code, Chapter 11.5
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Teachers and Instructors, All Other253099