Firearms Re-Qualification Course

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Course Description

Please Note: The below mentioned training outlines our twice annual BSIS open carry permit re-qualifications in both live fire and simulator methods. Please read carefully and if you have questions please contact us.

Golden State Training Center provides twice-annual BSIS approved firearms permit re-qualification training.  This three (3) hour course consists of the mandated classroom refresher instruction and actual firearms proficiency re-qualification course.  Cost of the course is $75.  Each additional caliber to be re-qualified with is an additional $20.  We offer two methods of firearm proficiency re-qualification; traditional live fire and virtual 3D simulator (this method can only be utilized once annually).  

Our firearms range simulator is state of the art and provides complete computer simulation input accuracy for any caliber and firearm and meets all current BSIS requirements for simulator usage.  The benefit of such simulator use is the reduced cost of associated ammunition and range availability.

All live fire re-qualification training is conducted at various public or several private firearm ranges we are members of, dependent on availability or student locale.

For corporate clients, we are able to conduct simulator firearm re-qualifications at your site, as our simulator is completely portable.  Please contact us if interested in scheduling such training at your place of business and related group pricing.

All fees are non-refundable.

Requirements for Renewal of Firearms Permit:

A BSIS Firearms Permit expires two years from the date of issuance. In order to renew the permit (BPC Sections 7542, 7583.32, 7596.7 and CCR Section 633), the applicant must:

• have completed two (2) range qualifications on a firing range every twelve (12) months and at least four (4) months apart. Applicants must complete four (4) total range qualifications prior to renewal of the Firearms Permit at a Bureau-approved firearm training facility and from a Bureau-approved firearm training instructor. All range qualifications must be certified by a Bureau-approved Firearms Training Facility. Applicants must also;

• have completed the two-hour review training course in the use of force and de-escalation of force (CCR Section 633, Title 16, Division 7) before each requalification; and

• complete and submit a Firearms Permit Renewal Application; and

• include a new Firearm Eligibility Application with the Renewal Application.

The application for renewal should be submitted to the Bureau at least 60 days before the expiration date of the permit to provide sufficient time for processing. Please note: You may not renew your Firearms Permit once it has expired. If you allow your BSIS Firearms Permit to expire, you must apply for a new permit.