BSIS Firearm Written Exam ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2027 | Test Bank |
Complete Q&A for Certification |
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1. Under California Business and Professions Code (BPC), which entity regulates the security
industry and issues firearm permits?
A. The Department of Justice (DOJ)
B. The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) [CORRECT]
C. The Department of Consumer Affairs
D. The local Police Chief or Sheriff
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BSIS is the specific state agency responsible for licensing, regulating, and disciplining
security guards and firearm permit holders in California.
2. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Firearm Permit in California?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old [CORRECT]
C. 25 years old
D. 19 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You must be at least 21 years of age to apply for a California Firearm Permit, even if
you are eligible to be a registered guard at 18.
,3. Which of the following is a requirement to maintain a valid Firearm Permit?
A. Qualifying on the range four times a year with a firearms instructor
B. Renewing the permit every two years [CORRECT]
C. Purchasing a new firearm every year
D. Subscribing to a firearms magazine
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BSIS Firearm Permit is valid for two years. You must submit a renewal application,
pay the fee, and often pass a refresher course/range qualification before expiration.
4. According to the "Use of Force" continuum, when is a security officer authorized to use Deadly
Force?
A. To protect property
B. To prevent a suspect from fleeing a minor crime scene
C. To defend against a threat of immediate death or great bodily harm to oneself or another
[CORRECT]
D. To intimidate a disrespectful individual
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deadly force is only justified when there is an immediate threat of death or serious
physical injury (Great Bodily Harm). It can never be used solely to protect property.
5. What does the acronym "A.O.J." stand for regarding the use of deadly force?
A. Authority, Order, Judgment
B. Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy [CORRECT]
C. Anger, Offense, Justice
D. Action, Observation, Justification
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To justify deadly force, the suspect must have the Ability (power/weapon), Opportunity
(proximity/capability to deliver harm), and put you in Jeopardy (intent/behavior threatening life).
6. If you discharge your firearm in the line of duty, what is the first thing you should do
immediately after the threat is neutralized?
A. Leave the scene to find a supervisor
B. Holster the weapon and render first aid if safe/skilled to do so [CORRECT]
C. Call your spouse
D. Unload the firearm to show police it is safe
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical aid and scene safety are priorities. Leaving the scene can be seen as fleeing.
You should not tamper with evidence (like unloading the firearm) before police arrive, other than
making the scene safe.
7. What is "Point Shooting"?
A. Shooting at a target range for points
B. Using the sights to aim
C. Shooting without using the sights, relying on body index and instinct [CORRECT]
D. Shooting from a kneeling position
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Point shooting is a technique used in close-quarters emergencies where there is no
time to align the sights, relying on muscle memory and natural pointing.
8. Which of the following is the correct procedure for "Reloading" a semi-automatic pistol?
A. Remove old magazine, pull slide to rear, insert new magazine, release slide [CORRECT]
EXAM 2026/2027 | Test Bank |
Complete Q&A for Certification |
Guaranteed Pass - A+ Graded
1. Under California Business and Professions Code (BPC), which entity regulates the security
industry and issues firearm permits?
A. The Department of Justice (DOJ)
B. The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) [CORRECT]
C. The Department of Consumer Affairs
D. The local Police Chief or Sheriff
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BSIS is the specific state agency responsible for licensing, regulating, and disciplining
security guards and firearm permit holders in California.
2. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Firearm Permit in California?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old [CORRECT]
C. 25 years old
D. 19 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You must be at least 21 years of age to apply for a California Firearm Permit, even if
you are eligible to be a registered guard at 18.
,3. Which of the following is a requirement to maintain a valid Firearm Permit?
A. Qualifying on the range four times a year with a firearms instructor
B. Renewing the permit every two years [CORRECT]
C. Purchasing a new firearm every year
D. Subscribing to a firearms magazine
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BSIS Firearm Permit is valid for two years. You must submit a renewal application,
pay the fee, and often pass a refresher course/range qualification before expiration.
4. According to the "Use of Force" continuum, when is a security officer authorized to use Deadly
Force?
A. To protect property
B. To prevent a suspect from fleeing a minor crime scene
C. To defend against a threat of immediate death or great bodily harm to oneself or another
[CORRECT]
D. To intimidate a disrespectful individual
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deadly force is only justified when there is an immediate threat of death or serious
physical injury (Great Bodily Harm). It can never be used solely to protect property.
5. What does the acronym "A.O.J." stand for regarding the use of deadly force?
A. Authority, Order, Judgment
B. Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy [CORRECT]
C. Anger, Offense, Justice
D. Action, Observation, Justification
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To justify deadly force, the suspect must have the Ability (power/weapon), Opportunity
(proximity/capability to deliver harm), and put you in Jeopardy (intent/behavior threatening life).
6. If you discharge your firearm in the line of duty, what is the first thing you should do
immediately after the threat is neutralized?
A. Leave the scene to find a supervisor
B. Holster the weapon and render first aid if safe/skilled to do so [CORRECT]
C. Call your spouse
D. Unload the firearm to show police it is safe
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical aid and scene safety are priorities. Leaving the scene can be seen as fleeing.
You should not tamper with evidence (like unloading the firearm) before police arrive, other than
making the scene safe.
7. What is "Point Shooting"?
A. Shooting at a target range for points
B. Using the sights to aim
C. Shooting without using the sights, relying on body index and instinct [CORRECT]
D. Shooting from a kneeling position
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Point shooting is a technique used in close-quarters emergencies where there is no
time to align the sights, relying on muscle memory and natural pointing.
8. Which of the following is the correct procedure for "Reloading" a semi-automatic pistol?
A. Remove old magazine, pull slide to rear, insert new magazine, release slide [CORRECT]
