Columbia Application for license ordinance (§ 13-49)

(a) Application for armed guard and security guard licenses shall be made electronically or upon blank forms or in a manner prescribed by the business services administrator and shall state:

(1) The full name, age, residence, present and previous occupations of applicant;

(2) A specific description of the location of the principal place of business of the applicant;

(3) If the applicant is seeking an armed guard license, documentation of completed training in compliance with section 13-50(d);

(4) The length of time applicant has been a bona fide citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Missouri immediately preceding the filing of the application;

(5) A specific description and if available, a picture or duplicate of the uniform, badge, shoulder patch, identification card and any logo or insignia to be used by applicant;

(6) Such other information as the business license administrator shall find reasonably necessary to effectuate the general purpose of this article and to make a fair determination of whether the terms hereof have been complied with.

(b) Applications required hereunder shall be accompanied by the applicable fee as set forth in section 13-55.

(c) The department of finance shall obtain a criminal record check of the applicant for security guard licenses.

(d) An applicant for an armed guard license shall possess and maintain in good standing a valid five-year Missouri Conceal and Carry Weapon's (CCW) permit as set forth in RSMo § 571.101. The CCW permit shall be renewed every five (5) years, and upon renewal, a copy must be submitted to the business license administrator. A lifetime CCW permit shall not satisfy this requirement. Nothing herein shall be construed to permit carrying of concealed weapons.