Antonio Cortez
Instructor # 10026652 | OC Protection Services
Certified with the USCCA since 6/30/2026
Certification Renewal Date 6/30/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching
My Biography
Antonio Cortez
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Antonio Cortez brings extensive law enforcement and operational leadership experience to OC Protection Services. He began his public safety career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department before continuing his service with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, further expanding his expertise in public safety, security operations, and leadership.
Antonio currently serves as a Reserve Police Officer II with the West Covina Police Department, where he continues his commitment to protecting and serving the community while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of OC Protection Services (PPO #121437), Antonio oversees the company’s daily operations, personnel management, training programs, client relations, quality assurance, and strategic growth initiatives. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing the company as a trusted provider of professional security services throughout California.
Antonio is a certified California Department of Justice (DOJ) Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) USCCA CCW Instructor and a BSIS Firearms Instructor with extensive experience in security training, operational planning, risk assessment, personnel development, and technology-driven security solutions.
Dedicated to service, accountability, and operational excellence, Antonio is passionate about developing highly trained security professionals, building lasting client partnerships, and creating safer environments for businesses, schools, places of worship, and communities throughout California.
Current Classes Available
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Security guards are employed by licensed Private Patrol Operators or private security employers to protect persons or property or prevent theft as defined in Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 7582.1. To be eligible to apply for a security guard registration through the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS or Bureau), you must:
• Be at least 18 years old (BPC Section 7582.8)
• Undergo a criminal history background check through the California
Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
**** Class fees includes all state fee, class portion, submit application and live scan****
A California BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit allows licensed security guards, private investigators, and similar professionals to carry a specific caliber handgun openly while on duty . Applicants must be U.S. citizens (or permanent legal residents), at least 21, complete a 14-hour training course (8h classroom, 6h range), and pass a background check via Live scan.
This price includes LIVE SCAN, STATE FEES, CLASSROOM PORTION, RANGE FEE, AND AMMUNITION.
****This course includes Guard card and California BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit allows licensed security guards, private investigators, and similar professionals to carry a specific caliber handgun openly while on duty . Applicants must be U.S. citizens (or permanent legal residents), at least 21, complete a 14-hour training course (8h classroom, 6h range), and pass a background check via Live scan.
This price includes LIVE SCAN, STATE FEES, CLASSROOM PORTION, RANGE FEE, AND AMMUNITION