This 8-hour BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit course is required by BSIS to add a caliber to an existing Exposed Firearms Permit.

The course consists of:

1. Classroom instruction in the carrying and use of a firearm.
2. Shooting qualification with each caliber listed on the permit.
3. A written exam.

Prerequisites for the qualification:

1. Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
   • Proof of citizenship or permanent residency is required. See acceptable documents list HERE Link to list of acceptable documents.
2. Must possess a valid Exposed Firearms Permit.

To complete this qualification, students must:

1. Be present for the entire course.
2. Pass a course of fire with a score of 80% or higher for each caliber on the permit.
3. Pass a written exam with a score of 86% or higher during 1 of the 4 qualifications.

The qualification fee includes:

• Range fee
• Targets
• Qualification with 1 caliber

The qualification fee does not include:

• Ammunition – prices vary, see course registration form for current prices.
• Firearm rentals – $15 each
• Additional calibers – $10 each

Note: When renting a firearm, you must purchase ammunition from Basic Firearms Training or purchase factory new, brass cased ammunition from the range during the check in process for the qualification. No outside ammunition is allowed in firearm rentals. You will need 50 rounds of ammunition per caliber. If you want to fire a practice round before the qualification, you will need 100 rounds.

What you need to bring to the course:

• Valid Driver License or State issued ID card
• Proof of United States citizenship or permanent residency.
• Firearm(s) you are qualifying with and at least 2 magazines or speed loaders per firearm (unless renting firearm)
• Duty belt (if you already possess one)
• Duty holster and magazine or speed loader pouch (if you already possess them)
  • No Serpa type holsters
  • No inside the waistband (IWB) holsters (exposed holsters only)
  • No shoulder holsters
  • No cross draw holsters
  • No holsters that do not cover the trigger
  • Instructors may inspect any holster in class to determine if it’s safe to use
• 50 rounds of ammunition per caliber or 100 rounds if you want to shoot the course of fire for practice before the qualification.
• Eye & ear protection
• Note taking material
• Safe and positive attitude and an open mind
• Snacks / beverages / lunch

NOTE: Once you complete this course, you must continue to qualify with all calibers listed on your permit, including the caliber(s) added during this course. For example, if you submit your application to add a caliber between qualifications 1 and 2, you need to shoot the added caliber on qualifications 2-4.