BSIS Firearm Written Exam
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Updated (2025/2026) (Verified
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1. A firearm permit is issued for: - CORRECT ANS>>B. Two years from the
date of issuance
2. Each person possessing a valid firearms permit shall pass the firing range
requalification: - CORRECT ANS>>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: - CORRECT
ANS>>C. Whether to clearly make his/her presence known to the suspect.
4. Firing a warning shot: - CORRECT ANS>>C. Is never appropriate under any
circumstances.
5. A convicted felon: - CORRECT ANS>>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: -
CORRECT ANS>>B. You are not justified and subject to criminal prosecution
as a result.
8. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: - CORRECT
ANS>>D. All of the above
, 9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? -
CORRECT ANS>>D. Any of the above.
10. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: -
CORRECT ANS>>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: - CORRECT ANS>>B. Within thirty (30) days of the change of
address.
12. If your firearm fails to discharge during range training, you should: -
CORRECT ANS>>D. Keep the muzzle pointed down range and raise your free
hand.
13. A guard may point a firearm at a suspect: - CORRECT ANS>>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: -
CORRECT ANS>>B. Applicant
15. When a shooter has a proper sight picture : - CORRECT ANS>>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). - CORRECT ANS>>C. Only while on
duty, exposed and in uniform, or while traveling directly to or from work or
the firing range.
Questions and Answers. Recent
Updated (2025/2026) (Verified
Answers)
1. A firearm permit is issued for: - CORRECT ANS>>B. Two years from the
date of issuance
2. Each person possessing a valid firearms permit shall pass the firing range
requalification: - CORRECT ANS>>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: - CORRECT
ANS>>C. Whether to clearly make his/her presence known to the suspect.
4. Firing a warning shot: - CORRECT ANS>>C. Is never appropriate under any
circumstances.
5. A convicted felon: - CORRECT ANS>>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: -
CORRECT ANS>>B. You are not justified and subject to criminal prosecution
as a result.
8. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: - CORRECT
ANS>>D. All of the above
, 9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? -
CORRECT ANS>>D. Any of the above.
10. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: -
CORRECT ANS>>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: - CORRECT ANS>>B. Within thirty (30) days of the change of
address.
12. If your firearm fails to discharge during range training, you should: -
CORRECT ANS>>D. Keep the muzzle pointed down range and raise your free
hand.
13. A guard may point a firearm at a suspect: - CORRECT ANS>>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: -
CORRECT ANS>>B. Applicant
15. When a shooter has a proper sight picture : - CORRECT ANS>>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). - CORRECT ANS>>C. Only while on
duty, exposed and in uniform, or while traveling directly to or from work or
the firing range.
