BSIS Firearm Written Exam ACTUAL
EXAM May 2024 | 100% Correct
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Domain 1: California Firearm Laws (PC 25900-26040, SB 2 as
of Jan 1, 2024) (Questions 1-15)
Q1: As of May 2024, how many hours of initial classroom firearm training are required for a BSIS
exposed firearm permit under CCR Section 635?
A. 4 hours
B. 8 hours [CORRECT]
C. 16 hours
D. 24 hours
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: As of May 2024, CCR Section 635 requires a minimum of 8 hours of classroom
instruction for initial BSIS exposed firearm permit training, plus range qualification time . Distractor
A (4 hours) is insufficient for initial training. Distractor C (16 hours) applies to CCW permits under
SB 2 for civilian concealed carry, not BSIS security guard exposed permits. Distractor D (24 hours)
applies to PSO initial guard card training, not firearm permits.
Q2: Under SB 2 as of May 2024, which of the following locations is designated as a "sensitive
place" where concealed carry is prohibited under PC 26230?
A. A private office building
B. A shopping mall food court
C. A public park playground [CORRECT]
D. An outdoor parking lot at a warehouse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SB 2 (effective January 1, 2024) added playgrounds and parks to the list of sensitive
places where concealed carry is prohibited under PC 26230 . Distractors A, B, and D are generally
permissible locations for concealed carry with proper licensing, though private property owners
may impose restrictions.
Q3: Under California PC 626.9, what is the distance defining a "school zone" where firearm
possession is generally prohibited?
A. 500 feet
,B. 750 feet
C. 1,000 feet [CORRECT]
D. 2,500 feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PC 626.9 defines a school zone as any area within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a public
or private school providing instruction in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12 . Distractor A (500 feet) is
incorrect. Distractor B (750 feet) has no statutory basis. Distractor D (2,500 feet) exceeds the
statutory definition.
Q4: As of May 2024, what is the minimum age requirement to obtain a BSIS exposed firearm
permit?
A. 18 years
B. 21 years [CORRECT]
C. 25 years
D. 16 years with parental consent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Business and Professions Code Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3 require
applicants to be at least 21 years of age to obtain a BSIS Firearms Permit . Distractor A (18 years)
, applies to guard card registration but not firearm permits. Distractors C and D are not supported by
statute.
Q5: Under PC 25610, when transporting a firearm in a vehicle, the weapon must be:
A. Loaded and within immediate reach
B. Unloaded and in a locked container or the vehicle trunk [CORRECT]
C. Loaded with the safety engaged
D. Unloaded but visible on the seat
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PC 25610 requires firearms transported in vehicles to be unloaded and stored in a
locked container or the vehicle trunk . Distractor A violates the unloaded requirement. Distractor C
violates both loaded and locked container requirements. Distractor D violates the locked container
requirement.
Q6: Under SB 2 effective January 1, 2024, what is the minimum training hour requirement for initial
CCW (concealed carry weapon) permit applicants?
A. 8 hours
B. 12 hours
EXAM May 2024 | 100% Correct
Answers | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Domain 1: California Firearm Laws (PC 25900-26040, SB 2 as
of Jan 1, 2024) (Questions 1-15)
Q1: As of May 2024, how many hours of initial classroom firearm training are required for a BSIS
exposed firearm permit under CCR Section 635?
A. 4 hours
B. 8 hours [CORRECT]
C. 16 hours
D. 24 hours
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: As of May 2024, CCR Section 635 requires a minimum of 8 hours of classroom
instruction for initial BSIS exposed firearm permit training, plus range qualification time . Distractor
A (4 hours) is insufficient for initial training. Distractor C (16 hours) applies to CCW permits under
SB 2 for civilian concealed carry, not BSIS security guard exposed permits. Distractor D (24 hours)
applies to PSO initial guard card training, not firearm permits.
Q2: Under SB 2 as of May 2024, which of the following locations is designated as a "sensitive
place" where concealed carry is prohibited under PC 26230?
A. A private office building
B. A shopping mall food court
C. A public park playground [CORRECT]
D. An outdoor parking lot at a warehouse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SB 2 (effective January 1, 2024) added playgrounds and parks to the list of sensitive
places where concealed carry is prohibited under PC 26230 . Distractors A, B, and D are generally
permissible locations for concealed carry with proper licensing, though private property owners
may impose restrictions.
Q3: Under California PC 626.9, what is the distance defining a "school zone" where firearm
possession is generally prohibited?
A. 500 feet
,B. 750 feet
C. 1,000 feet [CORRECT]
D. 2,500 feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PC 626.9 defines a school zone as any area within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a public
or private school providing instruction in kindergarten or grades 1 to 12 . Distractor A (500 feet) is
incorrect. Distractor B (750 feet) has no statutory basis. Distractor D (2,500 feet) exceeds the
statutory definition.
Q4: As of May 2024, what is the minimum age requirement to obtain a BSIS exposed firearm
permit?
A. 18 years
B. 21 years [CORRECT]
C. 25 years
D. 16 years with parental consent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Business and Professions Code Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3 require
applicants to be at least 21 years of age to obtain a BSIS Firearms Permit . Distractor A (18 years)
, applies to guard card registration but not firearm permits. Distractors C and D are not supported by
statute.
Q5: Under PC 25610, when transporting a firearm in a vehicle, the weapon must be:
A. Loaded and within immediate reach
B. Unloaded and in a locked container or the vehicle trunk [CORRECT]
C. Loaded with the safety engaged
D. Unloaded but visible on the seat
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PC 25610 requires firearms transported in vehicles to be unloaded and stored in a
locked container or the vehicle trunk . Distractor A violates the unloaded requirement. Distractor C
violates both loaded and locked container requirements. Distractor D violates the locked container
requirement.
Q6: Under SB 2 effective January 1, 2024, what is the minimum training hour requirement for initial
CCW (concealed carry weapon) permit applicants?
A. 8 hours
B. 12 hours
