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BSIS FIREARM WRITTEN 2025/2026 EXAM
CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED) /GUARANTEED
PASS/ TOP-RATED A+.
BSIS
Ace your BSIS Firearm Written Exam with this definitive guide,
designed to master California’s security firearm laws, safety
protocols, and ethical use-of-force standards. This resource
delivers scenario-based practice questions and verified
answers that reflect the state’s specific legal and operational
requirements.
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.
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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.
BSIS FIREARM WRITTEN 2025/2026 EXAM
CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED) /GUARANTEED
PASS/ TOP-RATED A+.
BSIS
Ace your BSIS Firearm Written Exam with this definitive guide,
designed to master California’s security firearm laws, safety
protocols, and ethical use-of-force standards. This resource
delivers scenario-based practice questions and verified
answers that reflect the state’s specific legal and operational
requirements.
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.
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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.
