Sintex Security Services Inc.

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Pass a course in the carrying and use of firearms. The 14-hour (8 hours classroom, 6 hours range) training course covers moral and legal aspects, firearms nomenclature, weapon handling and shooting fundamentals, emergency procedures and range training. The course must be given by a Bureau-certified firearms training instructor at a Bureau-certified training facility. Written and range exams are administered at the end of the course. Costs of training are determined by the training facility.

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Submit a firearm permit and Guard Card application with a $130 State application fee, and submit a Security Guard Registration w/Firearm Permit Live Scan form signed by the Live Scan site operator. A $38 Firearm Eligibility application, $32 DOJ fingerprint processing fee, $17 FBI fingerprint processing fee and a $10.00 rolling fee must be paid at the Live Scan site. Send your application package to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, P.O. Box 989002, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002.

You may apply for both a guard registration and a firearm permit at the same time for a total fee of $227, this doesnt include the guard card or firearms class. The total is $427.00 including class fees.

Note: A firearms qualification card expires two years from the date it was issued. An applicant must requalify four times during the life of the permit: twice during the first year after the date of issuance, and twice during the second year. Requalifications must be at least four months apart.

FIREARM REQUIREMENTS

Firearms Requirements for Security Guards, Alarm Agents, Private Investigators and Private Patrol Operators

Even if you are licensed or registered in the security, alarm, or private investigation fields, you may not carry a gun on duty - whether loaded or unloaded - unless you have been issued an exposed firearm permit by the Department of Consumer Affairs. You must keep the permit with you at all times while on duty.

Note: It is illegal for a licensee or registrant to carry a CONCEALED weapon on duty without a permit issued by local authorities.

Filing an Application

To apply for a firearm permit, you must:

•	Take a 14-hour course (8 hours classroom, 6 hours range) in the carrying and use of firearms given by a Bureau- certified firearms training instructor at a Bureau certified training facility

•	Pass the written and range exams given at the end of the course

•	Be a United States citizen or have permanent legal alien status; and

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Submit a firearm permit application, pay an $80 application fee and submit a Live Scan form (which is appropriate to your license or registration) signed by the Live Scan site operator. A $38 Firearm Eligibility application, $32 Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint processing fee and $17 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint processing fee must be paid at the Live Scan site. Send your application package to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, P.O. Box 989002, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002

Classroom Training - During your eight hours of classroom training, you will learn moral and legal aspects of firearms use, firearms nomenclature, weapons handling and shooting fundamentals, and emergency procedures.

Range Training - The six hours of range training will give you practice in safely handling and firing your weapon. You must requalify on the range twice a year before renewing your permit no sooner than four months apart.

Training Schools - Schools and training instructors must be certified by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

Renewals - Firearm permits expire two years from the date of issuance. An applicant must requalify four times during the life of the permit: twice during the first year after the date of issuance, and twice during the second year. Requalifications must be at least four months apart. The application for renewal should be submitted to the Bureau within 60 days before the expiration date. The current fee for renewing a firearm permit is $98. You may not renew your permit once you have allowed it to expire. You must instead apply for a new permit.

Weapons Incidents - A security guard who discharges a weapon while on duty (except on the range) must: (1) report the incident to his or her employer within 24 hours and (2) file a written report with the Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs, within 7 days. Failure to do so may result in a fine.

Violations - The following acts are prohibited by law while a licensee/registrant is on duty:

•	• Illegally using, carrying, or possessing a dangerous weapon

•	• Carrying an inoperable, replica, or simulated firearm

•	• Brandishing or misusing a weapon

•	• Drawing a weapon without proper cause

•	• Provoking a shooting incident without cause

•	• Carrying or using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs; and

•	• Carrying or using a firearm of a different caliber than that for which a firearm permit has been issued.

Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services in exercising licensing, regulatory and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is consistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.

PEACE OFFICER EXEMPTIONS

An active duty peace officer or a level 1 or 2 reserve peace officer who wishes to be an armed security guard must apply for the security guard registration but does not have to apply for the firearm permit. However, to carry a weapon as a security guard, such peace officers must have on their person, while performing the duties of a security guard, a written authorization from their primary employer (law enforcement entity) giving them permission to carry a weapon while performing the duties of a security guard. If they are unable to obtain the written permission from their primary employer (law enforcement entity) they must apply for the firearm permit.

Such peace officers are also exempt from having to submit fingerprints for the security guard registration or firearm permit. However, you must notify the Bureau within 72 hours of any change in your employment status (retired, quit, fired) with your primary employer (law enforcement entity). You would then have to reapply for a new guard registration and exposed firearm permit and would also have to submit fingerprints.