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BPC § 7585.5

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  1. Business and Professions Code - BPC
  2. DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY [5000. - 9998.12.]
  3. CHAPTER 11.5. Private Security Services [7580. - 7588.8.]
  4. ARTICLE 5. Firearms and Baton Training Facilities [7585. - 7585.20.]

(a) Any individual who desires certification by the bureau to instruct a firearms course shall complete an application for a firearms training instructor certificate. An application shall be made on a form provided by the bureau.

(b) An applicant for a firearms training instructor certificate shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

(1) Possess an associate of arts degree in the administration of justice or one year of teaching or training experience in firearms or the equivalent thereof.

(2) Possess a police or security firearms instructor training certificate issued by the National Rifle Association or a firearms instructor training certificate issued by a federal, state, or local agency.

(c) The application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in this chapter.

(d) Upon approval by the bureau of an applicant for certification as a firearms training instructor, the chief shall issue to the applicant a “Firearms Training Instructor Certificate.” The certificate shall be posted at the training site.

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