BSIS Firearm Written Exam
2026/2027 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
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.
2026/2027 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers | New Update
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.
