Concealed Weapon Course - Civilian CWP or CCW

When you decide to become a licensed security guard in the state of California you’ve got to get your state firearms permit. Without one it’s illegal to carry a concealed weapon while on duty but don’t worry, it’s easy to earn your license when you come to a California Security Guard Exchange center near you. We’ll have you in and out of class faster than you ever thought possible and ready to get on your beat, wherever it may be.

The California firearms class consists of 8-hours of classroom training in tandem with 6-hours of gun range tactical training. Our certified instructors are the best in the industry and will use a variety of methods to teach you about such subjects as safe handling and maintenance, legal liability issues and crisis management. Once you get on the range you’ll work on your marksmanship as well as your draw and after 6 full hours you’ll feel fully prepared to wield a weapon in the line of duty. And with such widespread, convenient locations and class times, your local Security Guard Exchange center makes it easier than ever to earn your firearms license.

It’s important to follow the letter of the law carefully when you aim to become a licensed security guard as there are strict standards that must be met. Quality employers look for security guards who have already been trained and licensed and that’s where we come in – once you graduate from our security guard courses and apply for your CA licenses you’ll be ready to hit the security job market here running. We’ve got an extensive armed security job board as well as a full-service job placement program, both of which are designed to get you working in the field faster.

If you’ve still got questions about fulfilling your licensing requirements in the state of California, give us a call. There’s no better time than now to get into the security industry here – whether it’s personal protection, armed guard, or private investigation – and Security Guard Exchange has years of experience to help get you there. Call a center near you today to talk to a security professional about your path to a rewarding, exciting career in armed security and get registered for classes today. But hurry…our firearms training class is popular and tends to fill up fast!