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Firearm Permit Exam Questions and Answers: A Study Guide for Security Guards, Exams of Law

A series of questions and answers related to firearm permits and the responsibilities of armed security guards. It covers topics such as permit duration, requalification requirements, appropriate use of firearms, and legal consequences of misuse. The material is designed to test knowledge of firearm regulations and safe handling procedures for security personnel. It also includes diagrams of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, identifying their components. Useful for individuals preparing for a firearm permit exam or seeking to enhance their understanding of firearm safety and legal aspects within the security industry.

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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.
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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.
  7. A security guard who shoots a fleeing shoplifting suspect may: - correct answer D. All of the above
  8. Which factor below might cause the cylinder on a revolver not to close? - correct answer D. Any of the above.
  9. Which of the following circumstances may justify use of a firearm: - correct answer D. The suspect physically attacks you with a knife.
  1. If you possess a firearm permit, you must notify the Bureau of a change of address: - correct answer B. Within thirty (30) days of the change of address.
  2. If your firearm fails to discharge during range training, you should: - correct answer D. Keep the muzzle pointed down range and raise your free hand.
  3. A guard may point a firearm at a suspect: - correct answer B. Only if they're is an imminent threat of danger to the guard or to another person.
  4. Providing accurate and truthful personal information on an application for a firearms permit or guard registration is the sole responsibility of the: - correct answer B. Applicant
  5. When a shooter has a proper sight picture : - correct answer A. The front sight is sharp and the target is blurred.
  6. 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). - correct answer C. Only while on duty, exposed and in uniform, or while traveling directly to or from work or the firing range.
  7. The discharge of a firearm does not have to be reported to the Bureau only if: - correct answer A. It happened on the firing range.
  8. The best rule to follow when drawing a firearm is: - correct answer D. Draw the weapon only if there is eminent danger to your life or of another.
  9. A guard who carries a firearm on duty before receiving a Bureau firearms permit: - correct answer A. Is subject to arrest, prosecution, conviction and prison sentence.
  10. If, due to an imminent threat to life, the use of deadly force is justified, you must consider: - correct answer A. Your line of fire.
  11. 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
  1. If you falsify any information on your firearm application, the Bureau may deny your application. - correct answer A. True
  2. 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. - correct answer A. True
  3. Firing a warning shot is a proper method to make a fleeing suspect stop. - correct answer B. False
  4. 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: - correct answer A. True
  5. 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: - correct answer A. 7 days
  6. And open cylinder or a slide lock back will prevent a gun firing accidentally: - correct answer A. True
  7. Shooting a fire arm to remove any foreign object or material such as heavy grease from the barrel is very dangerous. - correct answer A. True
  8. Deadly force is not justified, and may not be used, unless there is an imminent danger to the life of a person: - correct answer A. True
  9. 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.
  • correct answer A. True
  1. The best way to keep a gun from rusting is to keep it dry clean and lightly oiled: - correct answer A. True
  2. The main difference between the revolver and the semi automatic is in the mechanism that brings the fresh cartridge to firing position: - correct answer A. True
  1. 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. - correct answer A. True
  2. While removing a fire arm from the holster, a finger should be inserted in to the trigger guard. - correct answer B. False
  3. A round of ammunition is one complete on fire the cartridge. - correct answer A. True
  4. When loading or unloading a firearm on the range, the shooter must remain on the firing line and keep the muzzle pointed down range: - correct answer A. True
  5. 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. - correct answer B. False
  6. In green a correct sight picture, focus on the front sight is more important than the rear sight: - correct answer B. False
  7. 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: - correct answer A. True
  8. If your guard registration has expired but your fire arms permit is still current, you may still carry a fire arm on duty: - correct answer B. False
  9. 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: - correct answer B. False
  10. A person with a firearms permit must complete and pass a range qualification: - correct answer C. By firing 50 rounds with a passing score twice in each year of the 2 year permit