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Exposed Firearms Permit
(Initial Course)

Documentation (Day 1 only)

 

1) Please complete the 2 waivers below at least three days before class: 

  1. Paladin Shield Waiver

  2. USI Waiver  (If you have a current USI safety card, you do not have to complete their waiver)

 

2) Bring the following documents to class on Day 1 (you will not be admitted to class with improper documentation): 

  1. Valid BSIS Guard Card

  2. California Driver's License or ID Card

  3. Proof of Citizenship (e.g. Passport, DD-214, Birth Certificate, INS/DOS forms, etc.)​

  4. Your Initial Firearms Permit Application.

  5. Print off and bring the BSIS FIREARMS TRAINING MANUAL

Class Time
 
EXPOSED FIREARMS PERMIT: 9:00AM to 5:30PM (both days)

Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to class. Don't be late or you will not be admitted to class. 

Range Equipment (Day 2 only)
 

  • Pistol(s) with at least 2 magazines each (stored in case)

  • 300 rounds (includes at least 50 rounds for each caliber you wish to qualify with)

  • Outside-the-waistband holster for each pistol*

  • Eye protection (ballistically-rated)

  • Ear protection (electronic preferred to hear commands)

  • Hat with brim to protect against brass

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*IMPORTANT:  

You must have an OUTSIDE-THE-WAISTBAND holster for each pistol you intend to shoot; you will not be allowed to fire from the line without an OWB holster. Do NOT bring an Inside-the-Waistband, Appendix, or SERPA (or any holster where you must depress a button with your index finger to draw). You will NOT be allowed to shoot with these holsters. 

Passing the Course

 

1) Written exam

At the conclusion of the presentations, students will take an exam; a minimum score of 45/52 is required to pass. BSIS regulations mandate that students who fail to score the minimum must repeat Day 1 again before retaking the exam (the student must re-enroll/pay again for a future class).

 

2) Live-fire qualification course

You must pass the BSIS live-fire qualification course described below:

  • Stage 1: 15 yards, 5 rounds in 30 seconds

  • Stage 2: 10 yards, 20 rounds in 30 seconds (includes one reload)

  • Stage 3: 7 yards, 10 rounds in 20 seconds (5 rounds with strong hand, 5 rounds with weak hand)

  • Stage 4: 5 yards, 10 rounds in 30 seconds (5 rounds standing, 5 rounds kneeling)

  • Stage 5: 3 yards, 5 rounds in 8 seconds

  • Target: B-27

  • Must score 80% (200/250) or above

Protect Against the Elements

 

To make your range time enjoyable, we strongly suggest you wear the appropriate clothing to the range and bring sustainment items.  We train in the rain and in the heat. Take this seriously; we don't want you to suffer a heat-related illness or hypothermia during our training.

 

Hot weather:

  • Sunscreen and clothing to protect against the sun

  • Plenty of fluids

  • Cooling towel

 

Cold & Rain:​

  • Waterproof jacket

  • Waterproof boots

  • Handwarmers

  • Consider extra jackets, boots, socks to change-out when wet

Range Safety 

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Please leave your pistol and ammunition inside your vehicle. However, if you can't secure them, you may bring only cased pistols inside the classroom. Don't bring ammo into the classroom.

 

Please bring your Eye Protection to the classroom at the start of class. You must wear it whenever you leave the classroom. 

 

When moving between your vehicle, the classroom, and the range, always have your pistol in a case. Firearms in holsters are NOT permitted in the USI parking lots. 

 

You may only handle your pistol at 1) the Safety Station or  2) on the Firing Line - Do NOT handle your pistol inside the classroom, behind the firing line, or at the Magazine Filling Station. 

Range Location 

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United Sportsmen, Inc.

4700 Evora Road

Concord, CA 94520

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On weekdays, the main gate on Evora Drive may be partially closed indicating the range is closed. However, it is open for the Paladin Tactical class.  Pass through the gate and drive down the hill toward the public range. Just past the public range, you will see a sign for "Education Classrooms." Turn right and go down the hill.  Park on the gravel. Our classroom is located behind the chain link fence. Come on in!

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If the parking lot is full, park on the pavement next to the "Corporation Yard" which just up the hill and past the sign for the Action Pistol Range. Don't park in the public range parking lot. 

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