For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Firearm Simulator" is defined as any equipment and/or technology used by a Bureau-certified Firearm Training Facility that meets all of the following: (1) Provides a realistic imitation of the operation of an actual firearm including the weight, recoil, action, flash and sound of a firearm at discharge and is utilized to meet the range qualification requirements specified in Section 633;(2) Has the ability to match the caliber of the actual firearm the individual is qualifying to carry; and(3) Has the ability to simulate the actual loading and reloading of an actual firearm.(b) "Traditional Classroom Instruction" is defined as instruction where the instructor is physically present with students in a classroom, or on a firing range, and is available to answer student questions while providing the required training. The instructor provides demonstrations and hands-on instruction in order to establish each student's proficiency as to the course content.(c) "Non-Traditional Instruction" is defined as instruction that includes, but is not limited to: (1) The use of internet courses, distance learning, e-learning, or virtual classrooms; and(2) The use of videos or media-based training modules without in-person instructors.(d) "Firing Range" or "Firearm Range" is defined as an indoor or outdoor facility that permits the lawful discharge of live ammunition from a firearm for the purposes of practice and qualification shooting.(e) "Live Ammunition" is defined as a cartridge containing both a primer and bullet capable of being fired by a firearm.(f) "Range Qualification" is defined as the completion of the course of fire with a passing score as prescribed in Sections 633 and 635.(g) "Initial Range Qualification" is defined as the first range qualification completed during the firearms training course for the purposes of obtaining an initial firearms permit by any applicant.(h) "Cultural competency" is defined as an awareness of cultural differences and the ability to provide security services in a manner that acknowledges such differences.(i) "Diverse" or "Diversity" is defined as the existence of variations of different characteristics in a group of people including race, color, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.(j) "Disability" means a mental or physical disability and has the meanings set forth in Sections 12926 and 12926.1 of the Government Code. Additionally, a mental disability can be any condition of the mind that has a long-term effect on a person's normal day-to-day activity.(k) "Behavioral health issues" is defined as the scientific study of the emotions, behaviors and biology relating to a person's mental well-being, their ability to function in everyday life, and their concept of self.(l) "Mental illness" is defined as any mental health disorder, which is a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or development processes underlying mental functioning.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 631
Note: Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.5, 7583.12, 7583.22, 7583.23, 7583.32, 7585, 7585.6, 7596, 7596.3 and 7596.7, Business and Professions Code; Sections 13519.4, 1385 and 26030, Penal Code; and Sections 12926 and 12926.1, Government Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.5, 7583.12, 7583.22, 7583.23, 7583.32, 7585, 7585.6, 7596, 7596.3 and 7596.7, Business and Professions Code; and Section 26030, Penal Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect moving article 7 heading from preceding section 691 to preceding section 631, and renumbering former section 691 to new section 631, including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 49.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 1/12/2015 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 3).
3. Repealer and new section heading and section and amendment of Note filed 9-12-2016; operative 1/1/2017 (Register 2016, No. 38).
4. New subsections (h)-(l) and amendment of NOTE filed 11-30-2023; operative 11/30/2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 48).