BSIS Firearm Written Exam Updated
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A firearm permit is issued for: ANSWER - B. Two years from the date of issuance
2. Each person possessing a valid firearms permit shall pass the firing range requalification:
ANSWER - C. Twice at least four months apart during each year of the permit.
3. In a potential shooting situation, a guard may have to decide: ANSWER - C. Whether to
clearly make his/her presence known to the suspect.
4. Firing a warning shot: ANSWER - C. Is never appropriate under any circumstances.
5. A convicted felon: ANSWER - B. May never carry or possess a firearm under any
circumstance.
6. While on duty, you initiate the arrest of an unarmed shoplifting suspect. The suspect
becomes agitated, states he is leaving and begins to walk away before the police arrive. You
take out your weapon and point it at him: ANSWER - B. You are not justified and subject
to criminal prosecution as a result.
8. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: ANSWER - D. All of the
above
9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? ANSWER - D.
Any of the above.
10. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: ANSWER - D. The
suspect physically attacks you with a knife.
, 11. If you possess a firearm permit, you must notify the Bureau of a change of address:
ANSWER - B. Within thirty (30) days of the change of address.
12. If your firearm fails to discharge during range training, you should: ANSWER - D.
Keep the muzzle pointed down range and raise your free hand.
13. A guard may point a firearm at a suspect: ANSWER - B. Only if they're is an imminent
threat of danger to the guard or to another person.
14. Providing accurate and truthful personal information on an application for a firearms
permit or guard registration is the sole responsibility of the: ANSWER - B. Applicant
15. When a shooter has a proper sight picture : ANSWER - A. The front sight is sharp and
the target is blurred.
16. A person with a valid Bureau firearms permit may carry a firearm: (Assume the person
is NOT an active duty peace officer and does NOT possess a concealed weapons permit).
ANSWER - C. Only while on duty, exposed and in uniform, or while traveling directly to
or from work or the firing range.
17. The discharge of a firearm does not have to be reported to the Bureau only if:
ANSWER - A. It happened on the firing range.
7. The best rule to follow when drawing a firearm is: ANSWER - D. Draw the weapon
only if there is eminent danger to your life or of another.
18. A guard who carries a firearm on duty before receiving a Bureau firearms permit:
ANSWER - A. Is subject to arrest, prosecution, conviction and prison sentence.
19. If, due to an imminent threat to life, the use of deadly force is justified, you must
consider: ANSWER - A. Your line of fire.
20. You are an armed guard on duty in a bank located next to a grocery store. You observe
a man running away from the store with what looks like merchandise under his arm. The
guard on duty at the store has drawn his gun and is chasing the fleeing man. Suddenly, the
guard stops and looks as if he is preparing to shoot the man running. You should:
ANSWER - D. Stay on your post in the bank and ask someone to call the police.
Questions And Answers With 100%
Correct Answers Graded A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A firearm permit is issued for: ANSWER - B. Two years from the date of issuance
2. Each person possessing a valid firearms permit shall pass the firing range requalification:
ANSWER - C. Twice at least four months apart during each year of the permit.
3. In a potential shooting situation, a guard may have to decide: ANSWER - C. Whether to
clearly make his/her presence known to the suspect.
4. Firing a warning shot: ANSWER - C. Is never appropriate under any circumstances.
5. A convicted felon: ANSWER - B. May never carry or possess a firearm under any
circumstance.
6. While on duty, you initiate the arrest of an unarmed shoplifting suspect. The suspect
becomes agitated, states he is leaving and begins to walk away before the police arrive. You
take out your weapon and point it at him: ANSWER - B. You are not justified and subject
to criminal prosecution as a result.
8. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: ANSWER - D. All of the
above
9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? ANSWER - D.
Any of the above.
10. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: ANSWER - D. The
suspect physically attacks you with a knife.
, 11. If you possess a firearm permit, you must notify the Bureau of a change of address:
ANSWER - B. Within thirty (30) days of the change of address.
12. If your firearm fails to discharge during range training, you should: ANSWER - D.
Keep the muzzle pointed down range and raise your free hand.
13. A guard may point a firearm at a suspect: ANSWER - B. Only if they're is an imminent
threat of danger to the guard or to another person.
14. Providing accurate and truthful personal information on an application for a firearms
permit or guard registration is the sole responsibility of the: ANSWER - B. Applicant
15. When a shooter has a proper sight picture : ANSWER - A. The front sight is sharp and
the target is blurred.
16. A person with a valid Bureau firearms permit may carry a firearm: (Assume the person
is NOT an active duty peace officer and does NOT possess a concealed weapons permit).
ANSWER - C. Only while on duty, exposed and in uniform, or while traveling directly to
or from work or the firing range.
17. The discharge of a firearm does not have to be reported to the Bureau only if:
ANSWER - A. It happened on the firing range.
7. The best rule to follow when drawing a firearm is: ANSWER - D. Draw the weapon
only if there is eminent danger to your life or of another.
18. A guard who carries a firearm on duty before receiving a Bureau firearms permit:
ANSWER - A. Is subject to arrest, prosecution, conviction and prison sentence.
19. If, due to an imminent threat to life, the use of deadly force is justified, you must
consider: ANSWER - A. Your line of fire.
20. You are an armed guard on duty in a bank located next to a grocery store. You observe
a man running away from the store with what looks like merchandise under his arm. The
guard on duty at the store has drawn his gun and is chasing the fleeing man. Suddenly, the
guard stops and looks as if he is preparing to shoot the man running. You should:
ANSWER - D. Stay on your post in the bank and ask someone to call the police.
