What is the initial step to obtaining a firearm permit for an ACO?

• A. Completing a 2-day training
• B. Completing a 14-hour training
• C. Passing a written exam
• D. Obtaining a degree

Answer: (B)

The initial step is completing the 14 hours of firearms training from a BSIS-approved instructor. This mandatory training ensures you have the essential safety knowledge, handling skills, and understanding of the use-of-force and legal considerations needed before you can apply for an armed security firearm permit. The 14-hour duration is the specific requirement to qualify for the permit, making it the correct first step. Other options don’t match the mandated starting point: a 2-day course doesn’t align with the exact 14-hour requirement, and a written exam or a degree aren’t the initial qualification step for obtaining the permit.