California Skills Training Course for Security Guards
We offer the full suite of California Guard Card Courses, including:
- Full 40-hours BSIS Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards
- Firearms Qualification and Re-Qualifications
- Chemical Agents (OC/Pepper spray)
We have no fine print nor do we have any hidden costs. When inquiring about pricing ask questions and never assume the price includes everything. Our training facilities have all BSIS forms and will help students with filling them out before leaving. All of our instructors are professional, have Masters or Bachelors Degrees and are NRA - BSIS Certified.
All students are provided with printed and professionally-bound manuals which they keep (take home).
We are the ONLY full-service security guard training facility in Ventura County.
Prices
Back to topSkills Training Course for Security Guards (Guard Card) | Price |
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Part 1: 8-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards | $50.00 |
Part 2: 16-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards | $80.00 |
Part 3: 16-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards *Includes Chemical Agents for free! A $35 value |
$80.00 |
Parts 2 & 3: 32-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards *Includes Chemical Agents for free! A $35 value |
$150.00 |
Parts 1, 2 & 3: 40-hours, Complete Skills Training Course for Security Guards *Includes Chemical Agents for free! A $35 value |
$200.00 |
Annual Refresher, Continuing Education | $50.00 |
Permit for Exposed Firearm and Requalifications | Price |
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Firearms course, initial, 1 caliber With ammunition (9mm or .40) Without ammunition |
$140.00 $120.00 |
Firearms course, initial, 2 calibers With ammunition (9mm or .40) Without ammunition |
$180.00 $140.00 |
Firearms course, initial, 3 calibers With ammunition (9mm or .40) Without ammunition |
$220.00 $160.00 |
Requalification, 1 caliber, without ammunition | $40.00 |
Each additional requalification per caliber, without ammunition | $20.00 |
Free gun rental with purchase of range ammo.
For calibers other than 9mm or .40, it will be $20 plus ammo costs.
We have NO HIDDEN FEES or charges.
Combinations | Price |
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Part 1: 8-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards with Firearms, 1 caliber With ammunition (9mm or .40) Without ammunition |
$190.00 $170.00 |
Part 1: 8-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards with Firearms, 2 calibers With ammunition (9mm or .40) Without ammunition |
$230.00 $190.00 |
Parts 2 & 3: 32-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards with Firearms, 1 calibers *Includes Chemical Agents for free! A $35 value With ammunition (9mm or .40) Without ammunition |
$295.00 $265.00 |
Parts 2 & 3: 32-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards with Firearms, 2 calibers *Includes Chemical Agents for free! A $35 value With ammunition (9mm or .40) Without ammunition |
$345.00 $305.00 |
Parts 1, 2 & 3: 40-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards with Firearms, 1 caliber *Includes Chemical Agents for free! A $35 value With ammunition (9mm or .40) Without ammunition |
$330.00 $310.00 |
Parts 1, 2 & 3: 40-hours, Skills Training Course for Security Guards with Firearms, 2 caliber *Includes Chemical Agents for free! A $35 value With ammunition (9mm or .40) Without ammunition |
$370.00 $330.00 |
Free gun rental with purchase of range ammo.
For calibers other than 9mm or .40, it will be $20 plus ammo costs.
Other | Price |
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Chemical Agents Card (OC/Pepper spray) | $35.00 |
Division 7 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations
Article 9. Skills Training Course for Security Guards.
§ 643. Skills Training Course for Security Guards.
(a) The course of skills training for registered security guards shall follow the standards prescribed by section 7583.6(b) of the Business and Professions Code. The attached Appendix sets forth the subjects that shall be taught and the maximum number of hours that shall be allowed towards meeting required training.
(b) For each course, or series of courses, the institution or company providing the training shall issue a Certificate of Completion to the individual completing the course.
The certificate shall identify the course(s) taken, the number of hours of training provided, identification of the issuing entity, name of the individual and instructor and a date, and state that the course(s) comply with the Department of Consumer Affairs' Skills Training Course for Security Guards. The certificate shall be serially numbered for tracking.
Note: Authority cited: § 7581, Business and Professions Code. Reference: § 7583.6 and § 583.7, Business and Professions Code.
There is an annual continuing education requirement!
Part 1: Power to Arrest and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) & Terrorism Awareness Training
- Power to Arrest
- Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
- Terrorism Awareness
Parts 1, 2, & 3: 40-Hour Complete Guard Card
- Power to Arrest
- Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
- Terrorism Awareness
Mandatory Courses |
Elective Courses |
Public Relations Liability - Legal Aspects Observation & Documentation Communication and it Significance |
Advance Arrest - Search and Seizure Preserving the Incident Scene Handling Difficult People Chemical Agents Trespass |
Includes FREE Lifetime Pepper Spray Certification
Parts 2 & 3: 32-Hour Guard Card
To complete the 40-hour training requirement.
Mandatory Courses |
Elective Courses |
Public Relations Liability - Legal Aspects Observation & Documentation Communication and it Significance |
Advance Arrest - Search and Seizure Preserving the Incident Scene Handling Difficult People Chemical Agents Trespass |
Includes FREE Lifetime Pepper Spray Certification
8-Hour Continuing Education Guard Card
Objective: To provide additional or remedial instruction in private security subject matter. The continuing education requirement, of an additional 8 hours annually pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7583.6(f) (1), commenced on January 5, 2005.
The Mandatory and Elective courses with 4 hour maximum time limitations for the initial Skills Training Course For Security Guards may be expanded in depth to 8 hour courses, with the exception of the WMD and Terrorism Awareness, to meet the annual training hours.
Courses:
- Liability - Legal Aspects
- Handling Difficult People
Summary of BSIS and Live Scan Fees
Back to topBSIS Guard Card Fees
Guard Card Application Fees
Item | Fee |
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Guard Card Application Fee | $50.00 |
State On-Line Fee (7-10 DAYS TO ISSUE LICENSE!) |
$1.00 |
Total | $51.00 |
Guard Card Live Scan (Background Check) Fees
Applicants must submit fingerprints electronically using Live Scan. Fees are paid to the Live Scan operator.
Item | Fee |
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Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Fee | $32.00 |
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Fee | $17.00 |
Live Scan Operator Fees (Set by Live Scan operator) |
Variable |
Total | $49.00+Variable |
BSIS Permit for Exposed Firearm Fees
Permit for Exposed Firearm Application Fees
Item | Fee |
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Permit for Exposed Firearm Application Fee | $80.00 |
Total | $80.00 |
Permit for Exposed Firearm Live Scan (Background Check) Fees
Applicants must submit fingerprints electronically using Live Scan. Fees are paid to the Live Scan operator.
Item | Fee |
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Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Fee | $32.00 |
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Fee | $17.00 |
Firearm Eligibility Application Fee | $38.00 |
Live Scan Operator Fees (set by Live Scan operator) |
Variable |
Total | $87.00+Variable |
BSIS Renewal Fees
Renewal fees are due every two (2) years.
Item | Fee |
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Guard Card Renewal Fees | $35.00 |
Permit for Exposed Firearm Renewal Fees | $98.00 |
Baton Permit Renewal Fees | None |
Chemical Agent (OC/Pepper spray) Permit Renewal Fees | None |
Source: BSIS Registration/Permits Fee Schedule