BSIS Firearm Written Exam| 100 out of 100| Updated 2026–2027 | Complete Questions & Verified Answers | Grade A

BSIS Firearm Written Exam| 100 out of 100| Updated 2026–2027 | Complete Questions & Verified Answers | Grade A 2026 / 2027 Academic Year Q: 1. A firearm permit is issued for: Answer B. Two years from the date of issuance Q: 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. Answer C. Is never appropriate under any circumstances. Q: 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. Q: 4. Firing a warning shot: Q: 5. A convicted felon: Answer B. May never carry or possess a firearm under any circumstance. Q: 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. Q: 8. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: Answer D. All of the above Q: 9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? Answer D. Any of the above. Q: 10. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: Answer D. The suspect physically attacks you with a knife. Q: 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. Q: 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. Q: 13. A guard may point a firearm at a suspect: Answer B. Applicant Answer B. Only if they're is an imminent threat of danger to the guard or to another person. Q: 14. Providing accurate and truthful personal information on an application for a firearms permit or guard registration is the sole responsibility of the: Q: 15. When a shooter has a proper sight picture : Answer A. The front sight is sharp and the target is blurred. Q: 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. Q: 17. The discharge of a firearm does not have to be reported to the Bureau only if: Answer A. It happened on the firing range. Q: 7. The best rule to follow when drawing a firearm is: Answer D. Draw the weapon only if there is eminent danger to your life or of another. Q: 18. A guard who carries a firearm on duty before receiving a Bureau firearms permit: Answer A. Is subject to arrest, prosecution, conviction and prison sentence. Q: 19. If, due to an imminent threat to life, the use of deadly force is justified, you must consider: Answer A. Your line of fire. Q: 20. You are an armed guard on duty in a bank located next to a grocery store. You observe a man running away from the store with what looks like merchandise under his arm. The guard on duty at the store has drawn his gun and is chasing the fleeing man. Suddenly, the guard stops and looks as if he is preparing to shoot the man running. You should: Answer D. Stay on your post in the bank and ask someone to call the police. Q: 7. The BEST rule to follow when drawing a firearm is: Answer D. Draw the weapon only if there is eminent danger to your life or the life of another. Q: 21. You are on duty as an armed guard after the close of business at a warehouse. You observe a male running down a long dimly lit hallway. He suddenly turns in your direction and you see a shiny metal object in his hand. You should 1st: Answer D. Take cover Q: 22. If you use your fire arm in violation of the law, the bureau may: Answer All of the above Q: 23. You may carry a firearm on duty as a guard before you obtain a firearm permit: Answer D. Never. You commit a criminal offense if you carry a weapon or replica of a weapon on duty without a valid firearm permit issued by the bureau. Q: 24. You are on a foot patrol in a crowded shopping mall. As you walk by a hamburger stand, you see a female holding a gun on the cashier who is filling a bag with money. The suspect has not seen you. You will have a clear shot when she begins to leave. You should 1st: Answer D. Obtain cover and/or concealment and call for police assistance. Q: 25. If a security guard is being attacked with a knife the use of deadly force is justified: Answer A. True Q: 26. If you fire a warning shot, you are subject to arrest and prosecution by lawn force ment for discharging or weapon to: Answer A. True Q: 27. If you qualify on the range with a revolver of one caliber you may carry a revolver of any other caliber when on duty: Answer B. False Q: 28. Single action fire and double actual fire or the same thing: Answer B. False Q: 29. If you falsify any information on your firearm application, the Bureau may deny your application. Answer A. True Q: 30. You must show your firearms permit and guard card registration to a peace officer or bureau representative upon request. Or failure to do so may result in your arrest, your firearms permit and guard registration being revoked and criminal prosecution. Answer A. True Q: 31. Firing a warning shot is a proper method to make a fleeing suspect stop. Answer B. False Q: 32. The bureau may deny an applicant a firearm permit if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime and balding violence even if the conviction was a misdemeanor: Answer A. True Q: 33. The discharge of a firearm by a security guard, private investigator or alarm company must be reported to the bureau by the private patrol operator, private investigator or alarm company operator within: Answer A. 7 days Q: 34. And open cylinder or a slide lock back will prevent a gun firing accidentally: Answer A. True Q: 35. Shooting a fire arm to remove any foreign object or material such as heavy grease from the barrel is very dangerous. Answer A. True Q: 36. Deadly force is not justified, and may not be used, unless there is an imminent danger to the life of a person: Answer A. True 37. The garden registration card and exposed fire arms permit and get property of the guard and the guard may work with an exposed fire arm for any licensed private patrol operator or in house employer. Answer A. True 38. The best way to keep a gun from rusting is to keep it dry clean and lightly oiled: Answer A. True Answer A. True 39. The main difference between the revolver and the semi automatic is in the mechanism that brings the fresh cartridge to firing position: Answer A. True 40. A licensed private patrol operator who knowingly allows you to carry a firearm on duty without you possessing a bureau issued exposed firearms permit is in violation of the law, and subject to criminal prosecution and bureau discipline, including license revocation. 41. While removing a fire arm from the holster, a finger should be inserted in to the trigger guard. Answer B. False 42. A round of ammunition is one complete on fire the cartridge. Answer A. True 43. When loading or unloading a firearm on the range, the shooter must remain on the firing line and keep the muzzle pointed down range: Answer A. True 44. If you shoot after the command at "cease fire" has been given during actual range qualification, 5 points will be subtracted for each round fired. B. False 45. In green a correct sight picture, focus on the front sight is more important than the rear sight: B. False 46. In a dangerous situation which could result in a shooting, you should 1st consider using another method of self defense, such as a Baton, chemical spray, withdraw, or cover and concealment, and notifying local law enforcement: A. True 47. If your guard registration has expired but your fire arms permit is still current, you may still carry a fire arm on duty: B. False 48. It is perfectly acceptable to grip the butt of your weapon in the holster when arresting a shoplifting suspect to show him you mean business: B. False 49. A person with a firearms permit must complete and pass a range qualification: C. By firing 50 rounds with a passing score twice in each year of the 2 year permit 50. You may renew your firearms permit by filing a renewal application: B. Within 60 days before the expiration of the permit 51. Revolver Diagram I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. D. C. I. B. K. H. G. J. E. A. 52. Semi-Automatic Diagram I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. H. B. C. D. I. F. P. A. E. J. G. L. M. N. O. K. Isosceles Stance 1. The shooter is facing the target. 2. Shoulders are squared and both arms are forward and straight. 3. Shoulders and arms form an isosceles triangle. Weaver Stance 1. The shooter stands in a position of interview at 45 degree angle to silhouette target with the support hand forward, wedged toward the target. 2. The shooting arm elbow is slightly bent. Modified weaver stance 1. The shooter stands in a position of interview at a 45 degree angle to the silhouette target with the support hand forward, wedged toward the target. 2. Primary arm is locked at the elbow. One-hand 1. The shooter holds the handgun with one hand. Each individual shall qualify with an 80% score (200 out of 250 points on the scoring segment. True/False The Bureau shall not issue a firearms permit to: 1. a convicted felon The approximate timeframe to process an initial firearms permit application is generally between 2 to 4 months (approx. 60 to 120 days). True/False Firearms renewal applications must be submitted to the Bureau at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the firearms permit. True/False If the guard first applied for and received a guard card, then applied for a firearms permit, the guard may not carry a firearm while on duty until the firearms permit is issued by the Bureau. True/False 2. a person convicted of a misdemeanor who is prohibited from possession of a firearm for a period of 10 years 3. an individual with a history of domestic violence or who is subject to Temporary Retraining Order A security guard must possess both a valid security guard registration and a valid firearms permit while carrying an exposed firearm while on duty. True/False Expired firearms permits are not valid and cannot be renewed. A guard with an expired permit may not carry a firearm while on duty. True/False If a guard fails to apply for renewal of a firearms permit prior to the expiration date on the permit, the guard must apply for a new firearms permit as an initial applicant and may not carry a firearm while on duty until a new firearm permit is issued by the Bureau. True/False Requirements for use of deadly force 1. A firearm may be used when there is a clear and present danger to life. 2. A firearm may be used only when other defensive methods are inappropriate or have failed. Firearm must never be used for any of the following 1. To apprehend a a fleeing suspect 2. To demonstrate authority 3. to psychologically "impress" others 4. As an aggressive or offensive weapon A firearm may only be used ONLY if there is an imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury to the guard or to another person and there is no other option avail able to avoid or neutralize the danger. True/False Know the parts and description of revolver. 1. Frame 2. Cylinder 3. Trigger guard 4. Trigger 5. Stock or grip 6. Barrel 7. Ejector Rod 8. Front sight 9. Cylinder bolt notch 10. Hammer 11. Back strap 12. Cylinder release Know the parts and description of a semi-automatic 1. Front sight 2. Muzzle 3. Frame 4. Slide stop 5. Trigger guard 6. Trigger 7. Magazine catch/release 8. Magazine 9. Stock or grip 10. Hammer 11. Rear site 12. Slide 13. Barrel 14. Safety catch/decocking mechanism 15. Breakdown pint 16. Tang What is reasonable force? A degree of force reasonably need to detain an individual and to protect one self. When faced with a citizen's arrest situation, use: 1. Good judgment 2. Exercise caution What is civil liability? The potential non-criminal legal consequences one incurs from the commission or omission of an act. Civil liability is separate from the criminal process and cannot result in a person being arrested or sentenced to jail or person. True/False Civil judgment may result in a civil trial and one party begin ordered by the civil court to pay money to another party for "damages." True/False What is an example of civil liability? When a security guard shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect in the back. The jury may find the guard has deprived the family of the love, comfort, and financial support of the deceased. Revolver: Front Signt Revolver: Frame Revolver: Cylinder Revolver: Trigger guard Revolver: Trigger What is intimidation? Threatening physical harm or otherwise frightening people when they do not cooperate or confess to a crime. What is criminal liability? Anyone who violates criminal law is subject to a fine, and/or a term in jail or prison, depending on the type of crime. What acts by security personnel are criminally liable? 1. Intimidation 2. Excessive physical force 3. Use of unauthorized deadly weapons 4. Unlawful use of defensive weapons 5. False arrest: misdemeanor arrest/felony arrest