BSIS Firearm Written Exam May
2012,Updated.
1. A firearm permit is issued for: - correct answer B. Two years from the date of issuance
- correct answer
2. Each person possessing a valid firearms permit shall pass the firing range requalification: - correct
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: - correct answer C. Whether to clearly
make his/her presence known to the suspect.
4. Firing a warning shot: - correct answer C. Is never appropriate under any circumstances.
5. A convicted felon: - correct 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: - correct 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: - correct answer D. All of the above
9. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? - correct answer D. Any of
the above.
10. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: - correct answer D. The suspect
physically attacks you with a knife.
