To be eligible for a BSIS Firearms Permit, applicants must first:

• be a citizen of the United States or have permanent legal immigration status

• be at least 21 years of age

• not be banned from owning or possessing any firearm pursuant to State/Federal Law

• 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

Don’t have an Active Guard Card? Click here to go to our Guard Card Course page 

Take the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16pf) with PSI Services LLC.

Participate in a two day course and complete the Power to Arrest & Firearms Training with our HIT Firearm Instructor. Classroom session will conclude with a written examination. Range Qualifications will be administered at the Linden Gun Range.

Have your fingerprints taken by Instant Livescan Services located at the Hammerhead Security Officer. Your livescan application will be submitted for a criminal history background check through the FBI and the CA DOJ

Submit Firearms Permit Initial Application to BSIS

In addition to the course fee you will be required to pay for your 16pf Questionnaire ($65), Livescan ($112), and Application Fee ($100)