Guard Card

BSIS Approved Guard Card Courses

No reading required

BSIS State License Numbers:

TFF1296 & TFB1197

8 Hour Guard Card Course

Available 24/7/365
Use your Computer or Smart Phone
No Reading Required
Multi-media course
Download all documents upon completion

This course is half self-paced/half instructor-led” in order to meet state requirements.

$32.99

32 hrs – State Required Training

Step 2: 16 hours of mandatory courses:

Public Relations
Observation & Documentation
Communication & its Significance
Liability / Legal Aspects

Step 3: 16 hours of elective courses:

Post Orders & Assignments
Officer Safety
Handling Difficult People
Preserving the Incident Scene
Bonus course content at no additional charge.

$79.99

40 hrs – Package Deal!

Step 1: 8 hr guard card course

Step 2: 16 hrs of mandatory courses.

Step 3: 16 hrs of elective courses.

Bonus course content included at no extra charge.

$99.99

Required Security Guard Card Classes:

These are the required California guard card courses a security guard must complete in order to receive a California Guard Registration Card (Guard Card). California law requires all security guards to be licensed through the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. The license is called a Guard Registration Card, or “Guard Card” for short.

What you need to do:

An 8 hour course that includes “Powers to Arrest” and “Appropriate Use of Force” must be completed before applying for a “Guard Card”.
32 hours of continuing education must be completed within 6 months after your California guard card is issued.
The 40 hour option bundles the two required courses together to save you some money.
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a guard card.
The test at the end of the course is an open book, open notes, multiple choice test.

How it works:

Most PDS security guard courses are available online 24/7/365
The Powers to Arrest & Appropriate Use of Force sections are part self-paced and part instructor-led.
Use your Computer or Smart Phone
No Reading Required
Multi-media course
Download all documents upon completion

Testimonials

Honest Reviews from  our Students

    
 
 
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   Rob 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Trustindex. CCW Renewal class with PDS and Joel Persinger. I recommend PDS and Joel for your CCW training. I just took the CCW renewal class with the added benefit of the Situational Awareness Lab. It was an excellent class!
  
 
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   Glenn Martin 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Trustindex. Outstanding and practical class The class is exceptionally well-designed and provides clear, practical instruction. The teaching style is engaging, and the information is presented in a way that's easy to absorb and apply. Highly recommended for anyone looking to gain valuable skills effectively!
  
 
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   Tina Young 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Trustindex. CCW Renewal Course The classroom simulator was a real eye opener about how quickly events can occur. We debriefed each event and the entire class learned from one another. The range portion contained clear instructions ensuring everyone’s safety and success. I’ve had my CCW permit for 12 years and have had a lot of firearms instructors. Joel Persinger is hands down the best.
  
 
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   Chris Myers 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Trustindex. Excellent and engaging lecture! The lecture was engaging and very well-designed, with scenarios that effectively broke up any potential monotony. It kept my attention throughout and made the learning process more enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Mark Yandell 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Trustindex. Highly Recommend I liked the hands-on experience.  The laser training was very helpful, interesting and fun.  I would very much recommend this training to anyone.
  
 
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   nolan l. 
 
 
 Verified Practical Defense Systems' 16-hour CCW course is hands down one of the best classes you can spend your hard-earned money on, especially in this economy. I would 10/10 recommend it to all my family members before they begin carrying. I have been carrying a firearm overtly for over 16 years and concealed for nearly nine years. During that time, I've taken numerous tactical shooting courses ranging from low to medium speed and drag. Going into this class, I initially thought a 16-hour California CCW course would be a waste of my time and money. However, Joel and Dave's expert knowledge, experience, and the overall flow of the course quickly changed my perspective. The material was well presented, practical, and highly relevant. The significant amount of simulator time was especially valuable and helped reinforce real-world decision-making. I'm very glad I took their course and definitely feel better equipped to carry concealed in the Wild West that is California. Thanks, gentlemen -- I look forward to taking more courses in the future.