Exposed Firearm Course
2-Day Training in Southern California
Learn to Exercise Deadly Force
As a security guard in Los Angeles, you may find it necessary to be armed. Our Exposed Firearm Course course includes classroom training that will teach you the legal and moral duties of using deadly force in addition to the basics of proper firearms handling, shooting fundamentals and emergency procedures. The training also includes range training that will allow you to practice safe gun handling and provide shooting experience. Not only will you be BSIS certified, but you’ll feel more confident in your position.
If you are in Los Angeles or the surrounding Southern California area, and would like to become an armed uniformed security guard, call now.

Security Guard

Alarm Agent

Private Investigator

Private Patrol Operator

Alarm Company Operator
What you’ll learn:
Basic technical aspects and legal responsibilities
Carrying a firearm
De-escalation of potentially violent situations
Knowledge of and maintaining the parts of a firearm
How to handle a weapon
Experience of firing a weapon
How Our Exposed Firearm Course Helps Prepare You
If you’re looking to attain additional certification to elevate your career, get the training you need from experienced professionals. At Protective Service Agency, we offer training that helps security guards protect themselves and those they serve. Here are just a few other reasons our Exposed Firearm course in LA can help better prepare you.

Learn How To Carry
Whether you’re a seasoned Veteran or new to firearms, our courses can prepare you to carry confidently and offer insight on the differences between carrying personally and professionally.

Know When To Fire
Reacting with deadly force should be a last resort, and when you take our course, you’ll be better equipped to avoid firing, but know when it’s the best option.

Understand Legal Responsibilities
Carrying a weapon and using deadly force are big responsibilities that can have very serious legal ramifications. Learn all the moral and legal responsibilities that come along with exposed carry.

Avoid Criminal Prosecution
To prevent criminal prosecution and avoid jail time, you should be armed with all the knowledge required to ensure a good draw or shooting. We can help.

Career Progression
Go from security officer to armed guard when you are BSIS certified for exposed firearm carry. Let us help you elevate your career.
Exposed Firearm Certification Requirements:
Be at least 21-years of age.
Hold a current and active Security Guard Registration Card or proof of completion of Part 1 training.
Complete a 14-hour course (8 hours classroom, 6 hours range).
Pass the written and range exams.
Pass the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16pf) Assessment.
Be a United States citizen or have permanent legal alien status; and
Submit a firearm permit application, pay the application fee, and submit a Live Scan form.
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