Exposed Firearm Permit (Security Guards)-This is the permit needed to carry a firearm on duty as a licensed security guard in California. This 2 day class consists of 8 hours of classroom training and 6 hours of range time. Day 1 will be held at South West Self Defense Systems-41658 Ivy Street #110, Murrieta, CA and Day 2 will be held at Rainbow Range-3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Rainbow, CA. Cost is $195. See Schedule for next class date. You must bring proof of citizenship.
Exposed Firearm Permit Requalification-You must re-qualify 4 times during the life of your Exposed Firearm Permit. Re-quals will be held at Rainbow Range-3139 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Rainbow, CA. Cost is $65, no extra fee for more than 1 caliber. See Schedule for next date. You must bring proof of citizenship to each requalification.
Use the chart below to see when you should qualify.
Permit Expiration Month | 1st Qualification | 2nd Qualification | 3rd Qualification | 4th Qualification |
January | May-Jun | Oct-Nov | Apr-May | Sep-Oct |
February | Jun-Jul | Nov-Dec | May-Jun | Oct-Nov |
March | Jul-Aug | Dec-Jan | Jun-Jul | Nov-Dec |
April | Aug-Sep | Jan-Feb | Jul-Aug | Dec-Jan |
May | Sep-Oct | Feb-Mar | Aug-Sep | Jan-Feb |
June | Oct-Nov | Mar-Apr | Sep-Oct | Feb-Mar |
July | Nov-Dec | Apr-May | Oct-Nov | Mar-Apr |
August | Dec-Jan | May-Jun | Nov-Dec | Apr-May |
September | Jan-Feb | Jun-Jul | Dec-Jan | May-Jun |
October | Feb-Mar | Jul-Aug | Jan-Feb | Jun-Jul |
November | Mar-Apr | Aug-Sep | Feb-Mar | Jul-Aug |
December | Apr-May | Sep-Oct | Mar-Apr | Aug-Sep |