BSIS Firearm Written Exam Test Bank
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Graded
Domain 1: Legal Authority & California Firearm Laws
(Questions 1-20)
Q1: Under California Penal Code Section 26030, which of the following is a lawful location for a
BSIS-exposed firearm permit holder to carry a loaded firearm while on duty?
A. Inside a K-12 school while picking up the permit holder's own child before shift
B. Into a state government building that houses a DMV office [CORRECT]
C. Into a church during Sunday services while off duty
D. Within 1,000 feet of a school during school hours while not on a contracted assignment
Rationale: PC 26030(a)(3) exempts security guards with exposed firearm permits while on duty and
acting within the scope of employment at contracted locations, including state government buildings
,if contracted. Distractor A is incorrect because PC 626.9 (Gun-Free School Zone Act) prohibits
firearms on K-12 campuses except for law enforcement; security officers are not exempt even for
personal pickup. Distractor C is incorrect because SB 2 (2023) added places of worship to
firearm-free zones effective January 1, 2024; off-duty carry is never permitted under BSIS exposed
permit. Distractor D is incorrect because PC 626.9 prohibits carrying a firearm within 1,000 feet of a
school regardless of contract status unless specific school-district authorization is obtained in
writing.
Q2: Under SB 2 (2023), which of the following is a new "sensitive place" where concealed carry
permit holders are prohibited from carrying firearms, effective 2024-2025?
A. Private office buildings with posted signage
B. Public transit facilities and vehicles, including buses and trains [CORRECT]
C. Outdoor public parks during daylight hours
D. Private residential driveways
Rationale: SB 2 added public transit facilities to the list of prohibited locations for concealed carry
permit holders, effective January 1, 2024. This includes buses, trains, and transit stations.
Distractor A is incorrect because private buildings require specific signage under PC 25605 but are
not automatically prohibited. Distractor C is incorrect because public parks are not categorically
prohibited under SB 2. Distractor D is incorrect because private residential property is not a
prohibited zone. Security officers must understand these restrictions apply to their personal
concealed carry permits but not necessarily to their on-duty BSIS exposed permits when working
contracted assignments.
,Q3: Under California Penal Code Section 25800, when may a security guard with an exposed
firearm permit carry a loaded firearm?
A. Only while physically on the contracted work site during assigned hours [CORRECT]
B. During the commute to and from work for personal protection
C. While running personal errands in uniform after the shift ends
D. While transporting the firearm to a friend's house for cleaning
Rationale: PC 25800 strictly limits loaded carry to "while actually engaged in the performance of the
duties of their employment" and on the specific premises or locations where the guard is contracted
to work. Distractor B is incorrect because off-duty carry is never permitted under a BSIS exposed
firearm permit. Distractor C is incorrect because personal errands, even in uniform, are not within
the scope of employment. Distractor D is incorrect because transporting to a friend's house is not a
work duty; firearms must be transported unloaded in locked containers per PC 25610 when not at
work.
Q4: Under PC 26010, a BSIS firearm permit holder may carry an unloaded firearm:
A. Directly to and from their residence and place of business, provided it is in plain view
B. Only when accompanied by a law enforcement officer
C. During the commute to work if the firearm is loaded with the safety on
D. While off duty for personal protection with proper concealed carry permit
, Rationale: PC 26010 allows security guards to transport unloaded firearms between their residence
and place of business, or to and from the location where the firearm is stored. The firearm must be
unloaded during transport. Distractor B is incorrect because no escort is required for lawful
transport. Distractor C is incorrect because loaded transport is prohibited except during actual work
duties per PC 25800. Distractor D is incorrect because a BSIS exposed permit does not authorize
off-duty carry; a separate CCW permit would be required, subject to SB 2 restrictions.
Q5: Under California PC 25610, when transporting a firearm in a vehicle to or from work, which of
the following is required?
A. The firearm may be loaded if kept in the glove compartment
B. The firearm must be unloaded and stored in a locked container [CORRECT]
C. The firearm may be loaded if the security guard has a visible badge
D. The ammunition must be stored in a separate vehicle from the firearm
Rationale: PC 25610 requires firearms transported in vehicles to be unloaded and stored in a
locked container (trunk or locked case). The container may be in the vehicle's passenger
compartment. Distractor A is incorrect because loaded firearms in vehicles are prohibited except
for CCW permit holders under specific circumstances (and now subject to SB 2 location
restrictions). Distractor C is incorrect because a badge does not override the unloaded transport
requirement. Distractor D is incorrect because ammunition may be in the same container or vehicle
as the unloaded firearm.
ACTUAL EXAM 2025/2026 | Complete
Questions and Answers for Certification |
Verified Q&A | Pass Guaranteed - A+
Graded
Domain 1: Legal Authority & California Firearm Laws
(Questions 1-20)
Q1: Under California Penal Code Section 26030, which of the following is a lawful location for a
BSIS-exposed firearm permit holder to carry a loaded firearm while on duty?
A. Inside a K-12 school while picking up the permit holder's own child before shift
B. Into a state government building that houses a DMV office [CORRECT]
C. Into a church during Sunday services while off duty
D. Within 1,000 feet of a school during school hours while not on a contracted assignment
Rationale: PC 26030(a)(3) exempts security guards with exposed firearm permits while on duty and
acting within the scope of employment at contracted locations, including state government buildings
,if contracted. Distractor A is incorrect because PC 626.9 (Gun-Free School Zone Act) prohibits
firearms on K-12 campuses except for law enforcement; security officers are not exempt even for
personal pickup. Distractor C is incorrect because SB 2 (2023) added places of worship to
firearm-free zones effective January 1, 2024; off-duty carry is never permitted under BSIS exposed
permit. Distractor D is incorrect because PC 626.9 prohibits carrying a firearm within 1,000 feet of a
school regardless of contract status unless specific school-district authorization is obtained in
writing.
Q2: Under SB 2 (2023), which of the following is a new "sensitive place" where concealed carry
permit holders are prohibited from carrying firearms, effective 2024-2025?
A. Private office buildings with posted signage
B. Public transit facilities and vehicles, including buses and trains [CORRECT]
C. Outdoor public parks during daylight hours
D. Private residential driveways
Rationale: SB 2 added public transit facilities to the list of prohibited locations for concealed carry
permit holders, effective January 1, 2024. This includes buses, trains, and transit stations.
Distractor A is incorrect because private buildings require specific signage under PC 25605 but are
not automatically prohibited. Distractor C is incorrect because public parks are not categorically
prohibited under SB 2. Distractor D is incorrect because private residential property is not a
prohibited zone. Security officers must understand these restrictions apply to their personal
concealed carry permits but not necessarily to their on-duty BSIS exposed permits when working
contracted assignments.
,Q3: Under California Penal Code Section 25800, when may a security guard with an exposed
firearm permit carry a loaded firearm?
A. Only while physically on the contracted work site during assigned hours [CORRECT]
B. During the commute to and from work for personal protection
C. While running personal errands in uniform after the shift ends
D. While transporting the firearm to a friend's house for cleaning
Rationale: PC 25800 strictly limits loaded carry to "while actually engaged in the performance of the
duties of their employment" and on the specific premises or locations where the guard is contracted
to work. Distractor B is incorrect because off-duty carry is never permitted under a BSIS exposed
firearm permit. Distractor C is incorrect because personal errands, even in uniform, are not within
the scope of employment. Distractor D is incorrect because transporting to a friend's house is not a
work duty; firearms must be transported unloaded in locked containers per PC 25610 when not at
work.
Q4: Under PC 26010, a BSIS firearm permit holder may carry an unloaded firearm:
A. Directly to and from their residence and place of business, provided it is in plain view
B. Only when accompanied by a law enforcement officer
C. During the commute to work if the firearm is loaded with the safety on
D. While off duty for personal protection with proper concealed carry permit
, Rationale: PC 26010 allows security guards to transport unloaded firearms between their residence
and place of business, or to and from the location where the firearm is stored. The firearm must be
unloaded during transport. Distractor B is incorrect because no escort is required for lawful
transport. Distractor C is incorrect because loaded transport is prohibited except during actual work
duties per PC 25800. Distractor D is incorrect because a BSIS exposed permit does not authorize
off-duty carry; a separate CCW permit would be required, subject to SB 2 restrictions.
Q5: Under California PC 25610, when transporting a firearm in a vehicle to or from work, which of
the following is required?
A. The firearm may be loaded if kept in the glove compartment
B. The firearm must be unloaded and stored in a locked container [CORRECT]
C. The firearm may be loaded if the security guard has a visible badge
D. The ammunition must be stored in a separate vehicle from the firearm
Rationale: PC 25610 requires firearms transported in vehicles to be unloaded and stored in a
locked container (trunk or locked case). The container may be in the vehicle's passenger
compartment. Distractor A is incorrect because loaded firearms in vehicles are prohibited except
for CCW permit holders under specific circumstances (and now subject to SB 2 location
restrictions). Distractor C is incorrect because a badge does not override the unloaded transport
requirement. Distractor D is incorrect because ammunition may be in the same container or vehicle
as the unloaded firearm.
