Alarm CompaniesProhibited Acts and Citations for Firearms and Nonlethal Weapons
Section § 7597
This law allows the director to impose fines independently if someone breaks the rules outlined in this article. These fines are separate from any other penalties that might be imposed by different government agencies, whether local, state, or federal, due to the same violation.
Section § 7597.1
If you work as a security professional, you can't have a gun with you at work unless you have a special card saying you're qualified to use it. This card needs to be shown to police or certain officials if they ask for it. There are exceptions for certain law enforcement officers, but they still need to meet specific requirements, like having taken a firearms course and applying for the card. If you break this rule, you could be fined $250 the first time and $500 for each time after that.
Section § 7597.2
This law prohibits certain security-related professionals, like licensees and alarm agents, from carrying fake or non-working guns. If they break this rule, they will be fined $100 for the first time and $250 for any further violations.
Section § 7597.3
This law states that people like licensed security professionals, managers, and alarm agents cannot use firearms unlawfully or against the training guidelines. It's specifically against the law to use, carry, or possess dangerous weapons illegally, brandish weapons without a reason, or provoke a shooting incident. You also can't be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while carrying a firearm, nor can you use a firearm of the wrong type or outside your licensed duties. If you violate these rules, you face a $1,000 fine and a suspension of your firearms permit for six months, which can increase to a year for repeat offenses.
Section § 7597.5
Section § 7597.6
If you are a licensee, qualified manager, branch office manager, or alarm agent, you can't carry a concealed firearm unless you have the proper permit from law enforcement, are an honorably retired peace officer, or are a current peace officer allowed to carry a firearm for work. If you break this rule, you could be fined $1,000 for each offense.