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BSIS Firearm Written Exam ALL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 1. 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.
QUESTION: 2. A firearm permit is issued for: - ANSWER-B. Two years from the date of issuance
QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 4. Firing a warning shot: - ANSWER-C. Is never appropriate under any
circumstances.
QUESTION: 5. A convicted felon: - ANSWER-B. May never carry or possess a firearm under any
circumstance.
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QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 8. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: - ANSWER-D. All of
the above
QUESTION: 9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? -
ANSWER-D. Any of the above.
QUESTION: 10. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: - ANSWER-D.
The suspect physically attacks you with a knife.
QUESTION: 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.
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QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 15. When a shooter has a proper sight picture : - ANSWER-A. The front sight is sharp
and the target is blurred.
QUESTION: 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.
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BSIS Firearm Written Exam ALL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 1. 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.
QUESTION: 2. A firearm permit is issued for: - ANSWER-B. Two years from the date of issuance
QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 4. Firing a warning shot: - ANSWER-C. Is never appropriate under any
circumstances.
QUESTION: 5. A convicted felon: - ANSWER-B. May never carry or possess a firearm under any
circumstance.
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QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 8. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: - ANSWER-D. All of
the above
QUESTION: 9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? -
ANSWER-D. Any of the above.
QUESTION: 10. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: - ANSWER-D.
The suspect physically attacks you with a knife.
QUESTION: 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.
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QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 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.
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: 15. When a shooter has a proper sight picture : - ANSWER-A. The front sight is sharp
and the target is blurred.
QUESTION: 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.
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