BSIS Firearm Written Exam (May ) –
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CALIFORNIA BUREAU OF SECURITY & INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES (BSIS)
LATEST UPDATE – BASED ON FIREARMS TRAINING MANUAL 2025
Q1. Each person possessing a valid firearms permit shall pass the firing range requalification:
Twice at least four months apart during each year of the permit. Rationale: BSIS Firearms
Training Manual: Ensures ongoing proficiency; failure to requalify results in permit suspension.
Q2. In a potential shooting situation, a guard may have to decide: When to shoot and when not
to shoot. Rationale: Manual emphasizes judgment; shooting only in life-threatening situations
to avoid criminal liability.
Q3. Firing a warning shot: Is never appropriate under any circumstances. Rationale: BSIS
policy: Warning shots can injure bystanders and escalate situations; use de-escalation first.
Q4. A convicted felon: May never carry or possess a firearm under any circumstance.
Rationale: Federal law (18 U.S.C. §922(g)); BSIS denies permits to prohibited persons.
Q5. A firearm permit is issued for: Two years from the date of issuance. Rationale: BSIS
regulation; requires renewal with requalification and background check.
Q6. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: All of the above (be
charged with assault, lose permit, face civil liability). Rationale: Manual: Deadly force only
for imminent threat; shoplifting is property crime.
, Q7. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: The suspect physically
attacks you with a knife. Rationale: BSIS: Deadly force justified when facing imminent deadly
threat.
Q8. If you possess a firearm permit, you must notify the Bureau of a change of address: Within
thirty (30) days of the change of address. Rationale: BSIS requirement; failure can result in
permit revocation.
Q9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? Any of the above
(dirt/debris, improper loading, mechanical defect). Rationale: Manual: Regular maintenance
prevents malfunctions; inspect before use.
Q10. When a shooter has a proper sight picture: The front sight is sharp and the target is
blurred. Rationale: Sight alignment: front sight focused, rear aligned, target slightly blurred for
accuracy.
Q11. The discharge of a firearm does not have to be reported to the Bureau only if: It was a
warning shot. Rationale: Manual: All discharges must be reported within 24 hours unless
accidental misfire; warning shots prohibited.
Q12. A security guard may carry a firearm: Only while on duty or to/from work in uniform.
Rationale: BSIS: Exposed carry only; concealed requires CCW.
Q13. The minimum qualification score for firearms permit renewal is: 80%. Rationale: BSIS:
80% on 50-round course of fire.
Q14. Which is NOT a legal use of deadly force? To protect property only. Rationale:
California Penal Code §198.5: Deadly force for imminent threat of death/great bodily injury.
Verified Questions with 100% Correct and
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VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED ANSWERS
CALIFORNIA BUREAU OF SECURITY & INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES (BSIS)
LATEST UPDATE – BASED ON FIREARMS TRAINING MANUAL 2025
Q1. Each person possessing a valid firearms permit shall pass the firing range requalification:
Twice at least four months apart during each year of the permit. Rationale: BSIS Firearms
Training Manual: Ensures ongoing proficiency; failure to requalify results in permit suspension.
Q2. In a potential shooting situation, a guard may have to decide: When to shoot and when not
to shoot. Rationale: Manual emphasizes judgment; shooting only in life-threatening situations
to avoid criminal liability.
Q3. Firing a warning shot: Is never appropriate under any circumstances. Rationale: BSIS
policy: Warning shots can injure bystanders and escalate situations; use de-escalation first.
Q4. A convicted felon: May never carry or possess a firearm under any circumstance.
Rationale: Federal law (18 U.S.C. §922(g)); BSIS denies permits to prohibited persons.
Q5. A firearm permit is issued for: Two years from the date of issuance. Rationale: BSIS
regulation; requires renewal with requalification and background check.
Q6. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: All of the above (be
charged with assault, lose permit, face civil liability). Rationale: Manual: Deadly force only
for imminent threat; shoplifting is property crime.
, Q7. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: The suspect physically
attacks you with a knife. Rationale: BSIS: Deadly force justified when facing imminent deadly
threat.
Q8. If you possess a firearm permit, you must notify the Bureau of a change of address: Within
thirty (30) days of the change of address. Rationale: BSIS requirement; failure can result in
permit revocation.
Q9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? Any of the above
(dirt/debris, improper loading, mechanical defect). Rationale: Manual: Regular maintenance
prevents malfunctions; inspect before use.
Q10. When a shooter has a proper sight picture: The front sight is sharp and the target is
blurred. Rationale: Sight alignment: front sight focused, rear aligned, target slightly blurred for
accuracy.
Q11. The discharge of a firearm does not have to be reported to the Bureau only if: It was a
warning shot. Rationale: Manual: All discharges must be reported within 24 hours unless
accidental misfire; warning shots prohibited.
Q12. A security guard may carry a firearm: Only while on duty or to/from work in uniform.
Rationale: BSIS: Exposed carry only; concealed requires CCW.
Q13. The minimum qualification score for firearms permit renewal is: 80%. Rationale: BSIS:
80% on 50-round course of fire.
Q14. Which is NOT a legal use of deadly force? To protect property only. Rationale:
California Penal Code §198.5: Deadly force for imminent threat of death/great bodily injury.
