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BSIS FIREARM WRITTEN EXAM 2026/2027 |
SECURITY OFFICER FIREARM PERMIT | 100
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: BSIS LICENSING AND REGULATIONS – Questions 1–10
Q1: BSIS – Authority
The student is reviewing BSIS regulations. What does BSIS stand for?
A. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
B. Board of Safety and Industrial Security
C. Bureau of Safety and Investigation Standards
D. Board of Security and Investigative Standards
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: BSIS is the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, a division of the California
Department of Consumer Affairs that regulates security professionals, including armed security
officers. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: BSIS – Firearm Permit
The student is reviewing firearm permits. What is the required permit to carry a firearm as a security
officer in California?
A. Guard Card only
B. Firearm Permit (Exposed or Concealed)
C. Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit only
D. No permit required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A security officer must possess a valid Firearm Permit issued by BSIS, in addition to a
Guard Card, to carry a firearm while on duty. A CCW permit alone is not sufficient. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: BSIS – Firearm Permit Requirements
The student is reviewing permit requirements. What is required to obtain a BSIS Firearm Permit?
A. Complete a 40-hour firearms training course
B. Pass a written exam and range qualification
C. Submit fingerprints and pass a background check
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To obtain a Firearm Permit, applicants must complete a 40-hour firearms training course,
pass both written and range exams, submit fingerprints, and pass a DOJ/FBI background check.
[100% CORRECT]
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Q4: BSIS – Permit Renewal
The student is reviewing renewal. How often must a BSIS Firearm Permit be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BSIS Firearm Permits must be renewed every two years. Renewal requires completion of
a 8-hour refresher course and requalification. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: BSIS – Caliber Restrictions
The student is reviewing caliber restrictions. What calibers are approved for security officers in
California?
A. Any caliber
B. .38, .357, .40, .45, 9mm, and .380
C. Only 9mm
D. Only .45
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Approved calibers for security officers include .38, .357, .40, .45, 9mm, and .380. Other
calibers may require special approval. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: BSIS – Ammunition
The student is reviewing ammunition. What type of ammunition is prohibited for security officers?
A. Full metal jacket (FMJ)
B. Hollow-point
C. Armor-piercing
D. Lead round nose
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Armor-piercing ammunition is prohibited. Security officers may use approved
ammunition such as FMJ or hollow-point depending on policy. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: BSIS – Firearm Storage
The student is reviewing storage. How must a security officer store their firearm when not on duty?
A. In a locked container or secure location
B. In a glove box
C. On a nightstand
D. In a backpack
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Firearms must be stored in a locked container or secure location, unloaded, and out of
the reach of unauthorized persons. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: BSIS – Reporting Requirements
The student is reviewing reporting. When must a security officer report a firearm discharge?
A. Only if someone is injured
B. Immediately to the employer and law enforcement
C. Within 24 hours
D. No report needed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Any discharge of a firearm (except at an approved range) must be reported immediately
to the employer and law enforcement. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: BSIS – Prohibited Persons
The student is reviewing prohibited persons. Who is prohibited from possessing a firearm?
A. Persons convicted of a felony
B. Persons with a restraining order
C. Persons addicted to narcotics
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prohibited persons include those convicted of felonies, certain misdemeanors, persons
with restraining orders, and those addicted to narcotics or with mental health adjudications. [100%
CORRECT]
Q10: BSIS – Use of Force Policy
The student is reviewing use of force. What is the legal standard for use of deadly force by a security
officer in California?
A. Reasonable belief that there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury
B. Any perceived threat
C. Protection of property
D. Preventing a misdemeanor
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deadly force may only be used when the officer reasonably believes there is an imminent
threat of death or serious bodily injury to themselves or others. [100% CORRECT]
SECTION 2: FIREARM SAFETY AND MECHANICS – Questions 11–20
Q11: Firearm Safety – Rule 1
The student is reviewing safety rules. What is the first rule of firearm safety?
A. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded
B. Keep your finger on the trigger
C. Point at anything you want
D. Keep the safety off
BSIS FIREARM WRITTEN EXAM 2026/2027 |
SECURITY OFFICER FIREARM PERMIT | 100
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: BSIS LICENSING AND REGULATIONS – Questions 1–10
Q1: BSIS – Authority
The student is reviewing BSIS regulations. What does BSIS stand for?
A. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
B. Board of Safety and Industrial Security
C. Bureau of Safety and Investigation Standards
D. Board of Security and Investigative Standards
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: BSIS is the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, a division of the California
Department of Consumer Affairs that regulates security professionals, including armed security
officers. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: BSIS – Firearm Permit
The student is reviewing firearm permits. What is the required permit to carry a firearm as a security
officer in California?
A. Guard Card only
B. Firearm Permit (Exposed or Concealed)
C. Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit only
D. No permit required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A security officer must possess a valid Firearm Permit issued by BSIS, in addition to a
Guard Card, to carry a firearm while on duty. A CCW permit alone is not sufficient. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: BSIS – Firearm Permit Requirements
The student is reviewing permit requirements. What is required to obtain a BSIS Firearm Permit?
A. Complete a 40-hour firearms training course
B. Pass a written exam and range qualification
C. Submit fingerprints and pass a background check
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To obtain a Firearm Permit, applicants must complete a 40-hour firearms training course,
pass both written and range exams, submit fingerprints, and pass a DOJ/FBI background check.
[100% CORRECT]
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Q4: BSIS – Permit Renewal
The student is reviewing renewal. How often must a BSIS Firearm Permit be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BSIS Firearm Permits must be renewed every two years. Renewal requires completion of
a 8-hour refresher course and requalification. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: BSIS – Caliber Restrictions
The student is reviewing caliber restrictions. What calibers are approved for security officers in
California?
A. Any caliber
B. .38, .357, .40, .45, 9mm, and .380
C. Only 9mm
D. Only .45
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Approved calibers for security officers include .38, .357, .40, .45, 9mm, and .380. Other
calibers may require special approval. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: BSIS – Ammunition
The student is reviewing ammunition. What type of ammunition is prohibited for security officers?
A. Full metal jacket (FMJ)
B. Hollow-point
C. Armor-piercing
D. Lead round nose
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Armor-piercing ammunition is prohibited. Security officers may use approved
ammunition such as FMJ or hollow-point depending on policy. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: BSIS – Firearm Storage
The student is reviewing storage. How must a security officer store their firearm when not on duty?
A. In a locked container or secure location
B. In a glove box
C. On a nightstand
D. In a backpack
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Firearms must be stored in a locked container or secure location, unloaded, and out of
the reach of unauthorized persons. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: BSIS – Reporting Requirements
The student is reviewing reporting. When must a security officer report a firearm discharge?
A. Only if someone is injured
B. Immediately to the employer and law enforcement
C. Within 24 hours
D. No report needed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Any discharge of a firearm (except at an approved range) must be reported immediately
to the employer and law enforcement. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: BSIS – Prohibited Persons
The student is reviewing prohibited persons. Who is prohibited from possessing a firearm?
A. Persons convicted of a felony
B. Persons with a restraining order
C. Persons addicted to narcotics
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prohibited persons include those convicted of felonies, certain misdemeanors, persons
with restraining orders, and those addicted to narcotics or with mental health adjudications. [100%
CORRECT]
Q10: BSIS – Use of Force Policy
The student is reviewing use of force. What is the legal standard for use of deadly force by a security
officer in California?
A. Reasonable belief that there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury
B. Any perceived threat
C. Protection of property
D. Preventing a misdemeanor
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deadly force may only be used when the officer reasonably believes there is an imminent
threat of death or serious bodily injury to themselves or others. [100% CORRECT]
SECTION 2: FIREARM SAFETY AND MECHANICS – Questions 11–20
Q11: Firearm Safety – Rule 1
The student is reviewing safety rules. What is the first rule of firearm safety?
A. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded
B. Keep your finger on the trigger
C. Point at anything you want
D. Keep the safety off
