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BSIS Firearm Written Exam May Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
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
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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.
BSIS Firearm Written Exam May Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
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
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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.
