1. (a) An applicant shall complete and pass the review training course on the laws and standards regarding use of deadly force, avoidance of deadly force, and de-escalation of force, as outlined below. All required classroom training shall be completed prior to attempting each range qualification. Training regarding use of deadly force and avoidance of deadly force shall be conducted through traditional classroom instruction by a Bureau-approved Firearms Training Instructor at a Bureau-approved Firearms Training Facility.

   Review Training Outline

   Subject and Objective

   Length of Time

2. A. Laws and standards regarding use of deadly force. Objective: to familiarize and instruct individual on the meaning of deadly force, the standards for using deadly force, the applicable laws relating to the use of deadly force and the consequences of not properly using deadly force or violating the standards and requirements for use of a weapon.

   1 Hour

3. 1. Penal Code sections
4. 2. Government Code sections
5. 3. Bureau statutes and regulations
6. 4. Instructor examples

7. B. Avoidance of deadly force -- The de-escalation of force. Objective: to familiarize and instruct individual on the role of the armed security guard, the role that deadly force may play and when and how to de-escalate the use of deadly force.

   1 hour

8. (b) The permit holder shall complete a range qualification by firing fifty (50) rounds with a passing score and in accordance with the schedules listed in subdivisions (b)(5) or (b)(6), as applicable:

   1. (1) On two (2) separate occasions, at least four months apart, within each twelve-month period before the permit expires, and
   2. (2) With at least one (1) of the range qualifications in each twelve-month period completed using live ammunition.
   3. (3) Permit holders must complete each required range qualification for each caliber of firearm listed on the permit.
   4. (4) Scoring: Silhouette targets as described in Section 635.1 shall be used. A 5-point score shall be granted for each round discharged inside of the seven (7) ring (center mass). Each individual shall qualify with an 80% score (200 out of 250 points) on the scoring segment. Each individual shall be informed whether their score passes or fails.

   5. (5) A permitholder qualifying using a revolver handgun shall complete the course of fire, using one silhouette target as specified in section 635.1, according to the following schedule:

      Course of Fire (Revolver)

      Stage 1

      15 yards

      6 rounds in 30 seconds

      *6 standing position

      Stage 2

      7 yards

      14 rounds in 45 seconds (includes 2 reloads)

      (load 6, reload 6 and reload 2)

      Stage 3

      7 yards

      6 rounds in 10 seconds (any position)

      Stage 4

      7 yards

      12 rounds in 25 seconds (includes reload)

      (load 6 and reload 6)

      *6 rounds with dominant hand, 6 rounds with non-dominant hand

      Stage 5

      5 yards

      6 rounds

      *3 rounds in 4 seconds (2 stages)

      Stage 6

      3 yards

      6 rounds

      *2 rounds in 3 seconds (3 stages)

   6. (6) A permitholder qualifying using a semi-automatic handgun shall complete the course of fire, using one silhouette target as specified in section 635.1, according to the following schedule:

      Course of Fire (Semi-automatic)

      Stage 1

      15 yards

      5 rounds in 30 seconds

      Stage 2

      10 yards

      20 rounds in 30 seconds (includes one reload)

      Stage 3

      7 yards

      10 rounds in 20 seconds

      *5 rounds with dominant hand

      *5 rounds with non-dominant hand

      Stage 4

      5 yards

      10 rounds in 30 seconds

      *5 rounds, pause, 5 rounds

      Stage 5

      3 yards

      5 rounds in 8 seconds

   7. (7) Permit holders shall use the following shooting stances: isosceles, weaver, modified weaver, and one-handed as defined in section 635(c).

   8. (8) The following is a list of allowable calibers:

      • .357

      • .38

      • .45

      • 9 mm

      • 10 mm

      • .40

      • .380

9. (c) The application for the renewal of a firearms permit shall include the following proof and information:

   1. (1) Certification or documentation from each Bureau-approved Firearms Training Facility and by each Bureau-approved Firearms Training Instructor that the applicant has completed and passed each range qualification. Each Bureau-approved Firearms Training Instructor administering the range qualification must certify under penalty of perjury the method (live ammunition or firearm simulator) in which each range qualification was completed and provide a signed copy of the requalification documentation to the applicant.
   2. (2) Certification or documentation from each Bureau-approved Firearms Training Facility and by each Bureau-approved Firearms Training Instructor that the applicant has completed the review course prior to each range qualification.
10. (d) A Reserve Peace Officer is exempt from the firearms requalification requirements providing submits documentation of firearms proficiency provided by the Law Enforcement entity with which associated, with their proof of renewal. This documentation must be submitted with the request for renewal of the firearms permit.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.32, 7596.7 and 7599.40, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 693 to new section 633, including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 49.

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-12-2016; operative 1-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 38).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (b)(4) and new subsections (b)(5)-(8) filed 11-30-2023; operative 11-30-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 48).