CA AB1821

Authorizes security guards and security patrolpersons to carry and use firearms while pending receipt of a permanent or replacement firearm qualification card if they carry a hard copy printout of bureau approval from the Internet Web site and valid picture identification.

Allows the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services to charge a $10 certification fee to provide a replacement firearm qualification card.

Exempts duly appointed peace officers who have successfully completed firearms training, are authorized to carry concealed firearms in their employment, and have applied to the bureau for a firearm qualification card from certain registration requirements.

Exempts duly appointed peace officers with written approval from their primary employer to carry a firearm while working as a security guard or security officer, requiring them to carry the approval letter on their person.