{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"7585.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7585.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY [5000. - 9998.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 11.5. Private Security Services [7580. - 7588.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-11.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Firearms and Baton Training Facilities [7585. - 7585.20.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-11.5/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1285, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>(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.</p><p>(b) An applicant for a firearms training instructor certificate shall meet the following minimum qualifications:</p><p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(c) The application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in this chapter.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/firearms-and-baton-training-facilities-7585-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}