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Official Forms & Publications Library

This California firearms and security forms library brings together official documents from the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), and state legislature in one place. Whether you are applying for a Guard Card, completing your Firearms Assessment, preparing for your FSC test, or verifying safe storage requirements, the forms and statutes you need are organized below. All links point directly to official government sources.

Firearms Assessment & Applications

Firearms Assessment & PSI Registration

Official Firearms Assessment requirement and PSI registration instructions.

Official Source: BSIS

Link: https://www.bsis.ca.gov/firearmsassessment/

BSIS Security Guard Initial Application (Guard Card Application Form)

Official application form for initial Security Guard registration.

Official Source: BSIS

Link: https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/gappnew.pdf

BSIS Firearms Permit Initial Application

Official application for initial Exposed Firearm Permit.

Official Source: BSIS

Link: https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/fq_initial.pdf

BSIS Live Scan Forms (Background Check Requirements)

All BSIS licenses and firearm permits require Live Scan fingerprint submission using the correct ORI-coded form.

Security Guard Live Scan Request Form

Official DOJ fingerprint submission form required for initial Security Guard registration background checks.

Official Source: BSIS

Link: https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/livescan/guard.pdf

Security Guard with Firearm Live Scan Request Form

Official DOJ fingerprint submission form required when applying for a Guard Card with an Exposed Firearm Permit.

Official Source: BSIS

Link: https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/livescan/guard_firearm.pdf

Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Resources

DOJ Firearm Safety Certificate Program Page

Official overview of California’s FSC requirement for firearm purchasers.

Official Source: California Department of Justice

Link: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/fsc

FSC Study Guide (PDF)

Official study guide used to prepare for the Firearm Safety Certificate test.

Official Source: California DOJ

Link: https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/fsc-study-guide.pdf

FSC Instructor & Program Manual

Official manual governing FSC program administration and compliance.

Official Source: California DOJ

Link: https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/fsc-manual.pdf

Safe Storage & Child Access Prevention Laws

Penal Code § 25100 - Criminal Storage of a Firearm

Statute outlining criminal liability for unsafe storage when minors gain access.

Official Source: State of California

Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

(Search: Penal Code 25100)

Penal Code § 25135 - Secure Storage Requirements (2026 Update)

Expanded secure storage requirements for unattended firearms.

Official Source: State of California

Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

(Search: Penal Code 25135)

DOJ Certified Firearm Safety Device Roster

Official list of DOJ-certified firearm locking devices and safety equipment.

Official Source: California DOJ

Link: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/fsdcertlist

Penal Code § 25610 - Transporting Firearms

Statute governing lawful transport of firearms in vehicles.

Official Source: State of California

Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

(Search: Penal Code 25610)

Less-Lethal & Chemical Agent Laws

Penal Code § 22810 - Tear Gas & Pepper Spray

Statute governing civilian possession and restrictions for tear gas and aerosol chemical agents.

Official Source: State of California

Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

(Search: Penal Code 22810)

Penal Code § 22610 - Stun Guns & Tasers

Statute regulating civilian possession of stun guns and conducted electrical weapons.

Official Source: State of California

Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

(Search: Penal Code 22610)

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