Under a BSIS firearms qualification permit, is drawing the firearm for self-defense allowed when needed?

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Only during training
• D. Only with a supervisor's approval

Answer: (B)

Drawing the firearm is allowed under a BSIS firearms qualification permit when there is an imminent threat to life or serious bodily harm and you need to defend yourself or others. This permission is about acting when it’s necessary and proportionate to stop a real danger, not about training or routine display. You must rely on your training, follow agency policies, and use force only in the context of your duties and the law. So, the permit supports taking action in self-defense when it’s truly needed, rather than requiring training-only scenarios or supervisor approval to draw.