Basic Firearms Training

Basic Firearms Training

Basic Firearms Training is a veteran-owned firearms and security officer training provider based in Sacramento County, CA.

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Featured In-Person Courses

Explore our most popular in-person training options, including California CCW, BSIS Exposed Firearms, and LEOSA qualifications. Taught by certified instructors, these hands-on courses meet state requirements and provide the skills and certifications you need for responsible firearm ownership or a career in security.

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California CCW - Initial Course
Price

$250.00

Duration

16 Hours

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California CCW - Renewal Course
Price

$175.00

Duration

8 Hours

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BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit - Initial Course
Price

$210.00

Duration

16 Hours

5/5
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BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit - Qualification
Price

$85.00

Duration

2.5 Hours

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Why Choose Us

Basic Firearms Training is a reputable, trusted, and licensed training provider. We help our clients to be safe, confident, and effective firearms owners and/or security professionals by delivering courses in a safe and comfortable atmosphere with small class sizes.
Courses are conducted in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations including but not limited to: Senate Bill 2 and the Private Security Services Act.

Experienced Instructors

Instructors have years of experience teaching firearms and security courses. Our instructors hold a variety of training certifications and licenses.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Basic Firearms Training holds valid BSIS training facility licenses. Instructors are certified and licensed to teach various courses.

Competitive Pricing

We offer competitive prices designed to keep student costs as low as possible while maintaining quality training courses.

Safe and Relaxed Atmosphere

Our courses are conducted in a safe, relaxed, and respectful environment. We work to build our students’ confidence and effectiveness in a relaxed and positive manner.

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Need help?

If you need help, you can either visit our common questions section below or reach out via phone, text, or email.

Common Questions

Most Popular Questions

Below are our most common questions. If you have further questions please don’t hesitate to call, text or email us.

Where are your courses located?

Basic Firearms Training’s courses are based in Sacramento County, California. The specific location of each course varies depending on the logistical requirements for each course (e.g. a shooting range, a training room with heavy bags for baton strikes, etc.) The course location will be listed for each class.

Are your CCW courses Senate Bill 2 compliant?

Yes! Basic Firearms Training’s CCW course curriculum and instructor licensing are compliant with Senate Bill 2 requirements.

Is your organization a Bureau of Security and Investigative Servies (BSIS) licensed training facility?

Yes! Basic Firearms Training possesses Training Facility Firearms and Training Facility Baton licenses - TFF #1719 and TFB #1434. Instructors are also licensed by BSIS.

How do I become a licensed security officer in California?

For information and a step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed security officer, check out our guard card blog article here: Click Here

What is the process for obtaining and renewing a non-resident Utah Concealed Firearms permit (CFP)?

For quick facts about the permit and the initial and renewal training and application process, check out our blog article here: Click Here
The initial class may be taken in conjunction with your California CCW class. Permit renewals are done online via the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification.

What is the process to obtain a BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit in California?

For information and a step-by-step guide to obtaining an Exposed Firearms Permit, check out our Exposed Firearms Permit blog article here: Click Here

What is the process for obtaining a CCW in California?

While each law enforcement agency has their own process for issuing a CCW, the general process is:
• Apply for a CCW with your local law enforcement agency
• Complete an interview with the law enforcement agency
• Complete a Live Scan / background check
• Complete your initial 16-hour CCW training course
• Submit your training materials to your issuing agency
• Pick up your CCW from your issuing agency
Most law enforcement agencies will have a page on their website detailing their specific CCW application process.

What is the process for obtaining a non-resident Utah Concealed Firearms permit (CFP)?

To obtain a non-resident Utah CFP, you need to:
• compete an approximately 4-hour Utah CFP course
• complete a fingerprint card (blank card provided in class)
• get a 2”x2” passport quality photo
• mail in your completed course certification / application (same form and is provided in class), fingerprint card, copy of your driver license, 2”x2” passport quality photo, and payment to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
• Allow Utah BCI 60 days to process your application and send your CFP
Note: this class can be taken by itself or in conjunction with your California CCW class.

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