Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I get a Guard Card Permit?
You need to take the Initial 8 hour BSIS Guard Card Training Course, Submit your application to BSIS and, get your Live Scan done for your Background Check.
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How Do I get a Firearms Permit?
You need to take the Initial 2 day BSIS Firearms Training Course, Submit your application to BSIS, get your Live Scan done for your Background Check and complete your Firearms Assessment.
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How Do I get a Baton Permit?
You need to take the required 8 hour BSIS Baton Training Course.
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How Do I get a CPR/First Aid Card?
You need to take the required 8 hour CPR/First Aid Training Course.
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How Do I get a Taser Certification?
You need to take the required 6 hour Taser Training Course.
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How Do I get a Handcuffing, Stun Gun or Teargas Certification?
You need to take the Training Course for each of the certifications you wish to have.
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What Forms of Payment is Accepted For The Class?
We Accept:
Cash
Money orders
Most Credit Cards (A Processing Fee Will Be Added)
Google Pay (A Processing Fee Will Be Added)
Apple Pay (A Processing Fee Will Be Added)
*We Do Not Accept Checks Unless It Is A Company Or Organization Check
How Do I Renew my Guard Card?
You need to pay BSIS the $40 renewal fee by either mailing the renewal form and renewal fee to BSIS or, renewing it electronically.
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How Do I Renew my Firearms Permit?
You need to pay BSIS the $118 renewal fee by either mailing the renewal forms, requal sheets and renewal fee to BSIS or, by renewing it electronically.
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I have a valid Firearms Permit but would like to add a additional caliber, how do I do that?
You will be required to retake the *Firearms class again. Then submit the documents you'll receive at the end of class and **submit them to BSIS. Once the caliber has been added to your permit you can request another card and pay the $25 fee.
*Note: Please Call us at 310-325-5870 for schedule and pricing
**Note: There is no state fee to add the caliber to your permit, you only need to pay BSIS if you would like another card with the new caliber on it once it has been added.
What Time does the Class Start?
Classes start at 8am
For our schedule please click here
What do I need to Bring to Class?
Your valid ID/Drivers License (All classes)
Class fee in cash or money order (All classes)
Guard Card (If attending Firearms, Baton or additional Guard Card Training)
Proof of Citizenship (If attending the Initial Firearms or, are new with us for requals)
Firearms Permit (For requal class)
How do I reserve my spot for Class?
Classes are walk in, please be here on the correct day and time for the class you wish to attend.
For our schedule please click here
Do we get any Breaks During Class?
Classes 6 hours or longer will receive an hour lunch break and at least one 10-15 min break.
Is There any eating Places Close by?
At the corner of Sepulveda and Vermont there is:
McDonalds
Burger King
Starbucks
Carls Jr
Taco Bell
Subway
Popeyes Chicken
At the corner of Vermont and 228th there is a hamburger place called Monks
At the corner of Vermont and PCH there is a Mexican food place called Tacos Super Gallito.
At the corner of Sepulveda and Main there is:
Wendys (By the CVS)
China Bowl Express (Same parking lot as Albertsons)
Flame Broiler (Same parking lot as Albertsons)
Chile Verde (Same parking lot as Albertsons)
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue (Same parking lot as Albertsons)
Wing Stop (Same parking lot as Albertsons)
Are There any Banks close By?
At the corner of Sepulveda and Vermont there is:
A Wells Fargo box (In the same parking lot as Carls Jr and Starbucks)
A Bank of America (In the same parking lot as Carls Jr and Starbucks)
A Wescom ATM (In the same parking lot as Carls Jr and Starbucks)
A Chase (In the same parking lot as the Gas Station)
If you need or would like a 7-Eleven:
There is one at Lomita and Normandie (In the same parking lot as a car wash and a Baskin Robbins)
There is one at Sepulveda and Western (In the same parking lot as a Spires)
There is one at Figueroa and 228 (Across the street from a Chevron gas station)
Is There a Dress Code for the Classroom?
Feel free to be comfortable however, please remember you are attending a class not a night club or just hanging out with your friends so, please be respectful to your fellow classmates and make sure your body parts are not at risk of falling out.
Is There a Dress Code for the Range?
When you go to the range be sure to:
Ware closed toe shoes (No flip flops or open toed sandles)
Do not ware low tops (As semi automatic guns are fired hot brass will be ejected from the gun)
How Can I Contact You?
You are welcome to call us at 310-325-5870
or click here to send us an email
Where is the class located?
Our address is 24404 Vermont Ave #308 Harbor City Ca, 90710.
Please click here to be taken to the location page to access a map
What is the Class Schedule?
Please click here to be taken to the calendar and info page to access the class schedule
What are your Hours of Operation?
Monday-Friday 8am-3pm (Actual closing time may vary depending on what class is offered that day)
Saturday and Sunday Vary please call to inquire
If there is something you need please be sure to call or stop by before or by 3pm to ensure we have ample time to assist you.
How Much are your Classes?
Prices vary per class please click here to be taken to our prices.
I Haven't Gotten my Permits yet Help.
Please click here to be taken to our troubleshooting page Is
There a way to Check my Background and see if it has cleared Yet?
DOJ / FBI / Background check status
https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov
(this link is secure you must copy and paste to use)
What is BSIS's Phone Number?
1-800-952-5210
I cant get into my Breeze account Help.
Try to recover your user ID and password If that does not work you can call Breeze Tech Support at: 916-557-1208
I Received a Denial Letter What do I do?
You will have to wait one year from the date of denial to reapply for the permit you were trying to obtain.
I Received a Deficiency Letter What do I do?
You need to fix whatever problem the deficiency letter says and send it back to BSIS in a timely manor.
I have a Home safety Certificate can I be armed as a security Guard?
No, a home safety certification allows you to buy a firearms for your home. In order to carry a Firearms while working as a Security Guard you will be required to take the BSIS Initial Firearms Class.
I do not have a computer or scanner at home, can you help me submit my applications / renew my permits electronically?
Yes, we would be happy to assist you. Please bring:
A credit card you can use for the state fees
$10 in cash for us
Your Breeze user ID and Password
All necessary documents required for the permits your trying to apply for or renew