Live Scan
Generally speaking it will take approximately 14 days to receive a firearms
clearance letter from the California Department of Justice. The cost for
submitting your fingerprints to DOJ is approximately $100.
Click here to obtain a copy of the Live
Scan form
Print three copies of the form. A Live scan form and example are included
with this packet. Fill out the form then call the EL Cerrito Police Department
and make an appointment for live scan. The “Request for Live Scan
Service” form can be obtained at the live scan terminals. A pre-filled
in copy is available online at the above link.
If you have any questions
regarding the P.O.S.T. non-sponsored certification process, please contact
the Fire-arms Division at (916) 227-3749. For listings of live scan
locations go to:
http://caag.state.ca.us/fingerprints/publications/contact.pdf.
For general Live Scan information go to:
http://www.dca.ca.gov/bsis/live_scan_fingerp.htm.
Classroom Conduct
You will spend approximately 80 hours in the classroom. Classes start
promptly at 8:00 AM. Make sure you have pen and notepad. Please turn
off all pagers and cell phones; having them on during class is rude
and disruptive to the learning process. The college has a strict policy
on derogative statements in regards to race, color, national origin,
sexual preference, disability, and age. Such comments have no place
in a professional class and will not be tolerated at Contra Costa College.
If you have a learning disability or a physical disability and need
to be accommodated, please notify the coordinator immediately.
Testing
You will be required to pass a written final examination and participate
in learning exercises to complete the course. The final examination
is designed to test the material covered during the class and has a
minimum passing score of 70. If you are unable to achieve a 70 on the
final exam, you will have one day to study for the remediation. If you
are unable to pass the remediation final exam with a score of 70 or
better you will not be certified.
Attendance
Regulations require a 95% attendance rate. If you miss 5% or 4 hours
of the course, you will not be certified.
Attire
Students are expected to dress in appropriate attire at all times. Business
casual is acceptable. Shorts, sweats, tank tops, tube tops, or tee shirts
with offensive or inapporiate words or characterizations are not to
be worn at any time during the course. Students may wear exercise attire
for weaponless defense and baton training.
Physical Requirements
The course is not overly demanding physically, but does require you
to be in better than average physical condition. You should be prepared
to do some strenuous physical activities during weaponless defense,
which will require flexibility, bending and twisting of the arms and
wrists, kneeling, lying prone, and falling to the ground on wrestling
mats. You should also be prepared to sit for an entire day taking notes.
Required Equipment
You will need to provide the following equipment:
1. Ammunition packages can be obtained from Old West Gun Room in El
Cerrito. 8 boxes factory loaded Full Metal Jacket 9mm.
2. You must purchase approved ear and eye protection before you will
be allowed on the Pistol Range .
3. Leather Belt.
4. Do not bring any chemical agent (mace, tear gas, or pepper
spray) devices, tasers or stun guns to the college campus. Do not bring
any handguns, shotguns, or ammunition to the college campus. Penal Code
Sections 625.9 & 10 are strictly enforced at Contra Costa College.
5. POST workbooks, will provided by instructor.
. (See the instructor of examples of approved equipment).
Firearms
Students will be provided with a weapon and magazines for the range
training portion of the course. Only college-approved ammunition will
be allowed at the range. Students are strongly encouraged to bring and
use their personal handgun on the range under the following circumstances:
1. The weapon must be a 9mm, .40 Cal., or .45 Cal.
2. Students must provide their own holster and at least 3 magazines
for the weapon. (No quick draw type of holster will be acceptable.)
3. All weapons and equipment will be inspected and must be approved
by the Range Master. (The range-master has the final say regarding the
acceptability on the range.)
4. No weapon will be used on the range unless it is a semi-automatic
and no weapon is acceptable that is normally carried in single action
with the safety on. (For example a Colt 1911 .45 Cal.)
If you are going to use your own personal handgun, you will need to
provide the following information on the first day of class: Make, Model,
Caliber.
Students are responsible for preparing for the range. Be prepared for
weather conditions and be ready for rain or bright sun, cold or heat.
Make sure you have appropriate clothing, lip balm, and sunscreen. There
is limited shelter on the range — be prepared to train in the prevailing
weather conditions. Students will have to purchase eye and ear protection
— which MUST be worn during training! Bring your own water
and food. You may bring ice chests and lawn chairs.
We are excited about having you attend this course. Time will go by
quickly if you make all of your arrangements ahead of time and have
the required equipment ready. We are here to assist you, and if you
have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at:
Contra Costa College Administration of Justice Department
2600 Mission Bell Drive • AA-126
San Pablo, CA 94806
Office: (510) 235-7800, ext. 4299
Checklists
[ ] Registration Application
[ ] Firearms Clearance from the Department of Justice
[ ] Course Fee
[ ] Medical Clearance
[ ] Ammunition 5 boxes of FMJ 9mm
[ ] P.O.S.T. Workbooks
[ ] Eye/Ear Protection
Course Cancellation
The minimum class size is 36 students. If less than 36 students are
registered for the course, the class may be cancelled.
Firearms/Residency
Declaration
The following questions have
been established in accordance with State and Federal laws, and College
rules.
A “yes” response to any of the questions may prevent your
participation in the firearms portion of this course.
If the answer to any of the questions changes prior to the start of,
or during this course, you must report that change immediately to the
class coordinator. Failure to do so may result in your removal from
the course
.
1. Are you currently under indictment or information, or have you been
arrested for any crime currently pending, which is classified as a felony?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
2. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? [ ] Yes [ ] No
3. Have you ever been convicted of a violent misdemeanor or weapons
related mis- demeanor? [ ] Yes [ ] No
4. Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence? [ ] Yes [ ] No
5. Are you the subject of a restraining order? [ ] Yes [ ] No
6. Are you addicted to alcohol, narcotics, or other dangerous drugs?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
7. List the STATE you have lived in for the last TWO YEARS: [ ] Yes
[ ] No
YEAR: STATE: YEAR: STATE:
8. List the STATE and YEAR of the last TWO Income Tax Returns you filed:
YEAR: STATE: YEAR: STATE:
I certify that the above information and answers are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification, withholding
pertinent information, or failure to report changes to the information
or answers provided may result in my dismissal from the course.
Signature____________________________________
Date
For Official Use Only
[ ] Application [ ] Certificate/BCW
Total Fees Paid
Requalification Course Number
[ ] Firearms Letter [ ]Medical
Final Disposition: [ ] Completed [ ] Resigned [ ] Failed [ ] Dismissed
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