Exposed Firearms
API Academy is certified by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) to train in exposed weapons. Our course meets all BSIS requirements for certification and our Range Masters are experienced and safety oriented. Courses are held in the API Classroom and hands on instruction is performed at a private range.
This course is mandatory for a Security Officer to carry an exposed weapon on duty. This course will instruct you in the legal and moral aspects of the use of deadly force. You will be instructed in the basic use of firearms, including loading, unloading, handling, holstering, drawing and firing the required course of fire. If you bring your own weapon you need the weapon a minimum of 100 rounds (PER CALIBER), holster and good belt.
As of July 1, 2018 all initial applicants will be required to take a Assessment Module as well prior to the permit being issued. This Assessment Module (Psychological Evaluation Test) Via PSI. See link for more information on the BSIS website. http://www.bsis.ca.gov/firearmsassessment/index.shtml
You MUST have one of the following for the course. If you do not have one of these documents then you will not be allowed to take the course.
Birth Certificate
DD-214
US Passport - Not Expired
Initial Permit Class $138.00 Re-qualify Class $50.00 Additional Calibers $10.00 each
Additional Cost for your fingerprints - $112.00 State Permit Fee - $100.00
PSI - Psych Test - $65.00 Total Cost for permit - $415.00
Firearms rentals and ammo available. Live scans available at API Academy. Classes held monthly. Call 530-749-0283 for sign up and information
Range day will be held at an outside range and maybe subject to weather restrictions. Classes must be paid for in advanced.
Special Classes and instruction available upon request - talk to an instructor
. No refund of class fees--No exceptions.
Taking this class does not guarantee you a state issued permit
Effective 2024 there will be new requirements for range training depending on your weapon.
REVOLVER
Stage 1 15 Yards 6 Rounds in 30 seconds - standing position
State 2 7 Years 14 Rounds in 45 seconds (including 2 reloads) (Load 6,6 and 2)
Stage 3 7 Yards 6 Rounds in 10 seconds ( any position)
Stage 4 7 Yards 12 Rounds in 25 seconds (including reload) (Load 6 and 6) Strong hands and week hand
Stage 5 5 Yards 6 Rounds - 3 Rounds in 4 Seconds (2 Strings)
Stage 6 3 Yards 6 Rounds - 2 Rounds in 3 Seconds ( 3 Strings)
SEMI AUTOMATIC
Stage 1 15 Yards 5 Rounds in 30 Seconds
Stage 2 10 Yards 20 Rounds in 30 Seconds ( including 1 reload)
Stage 3 7 Yards 10 Rounds in 20 Seconds ( 5 strong and 5 weak hand)
Stage 4 5 Yards 10 Rounds in 30 Seconds ( 5 standing and 5 kneeling)
Stage 5 3 Yards 5 Rounds in 8 Seconds