FSC Firearm Handling Flashcards
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What does the safety rule 'know your target and what is beyond it' mean in practice?
Answer: Understand that a bullet can miss or pass through a target and still cause harm
Bullets can penetrate targets or miss and continue traveling, so the shooter is responsible for anything the projectile might strike.
If a child gains unsupervised access to an improperly stored firearm in California and injury results, what law may apply to the adult owner?
Answer: The California Child Access Prevention (CAP) law, which can result in criminal charges
California's Child Access Prevention law holds adults criminally liable when unsafe storage allows children to access firearms.
Which storage method best prevents both unauthorized access and allows the fastest authorized access to a home defense handgun?
Answer: A quick-access biometric or electronic pistol safe
A quick-access safe with biometric or electronic lock blocks unauthorized users while allowing the owner rapid access in an emergency.
A shooter notices the report of a shot sounded unusually quiet and felt lighter than normal. What should they do?
Answer: Immediately stop, keep muzzle downrange for 30 seconds, then unload and inspect the barrel for an obstruction
A weak report may indicate a squib load with a bullet lodged in the barrel; firing again could cause a catastrophic barrel failure.
Why should a shooter never look down the barrel of a firearm to check if it is loaded?
Answer: The firearm could discharge and cause a fatal injury
Looking down a potentially loaded barrel risks being killed if the firearm discharges; always use a chamber flag or proper inspection technique.
What is 'limp wristing' and which type of firearm does it most commonly affect?
Answer: An overly loose grip that prevents a semi-automatic from cycling properly, causing malfunctions
Limp wristing occurs when the shooter's wrist absorbs recoil instead of the slide, preventing proper cycling in semi-automatic pistols.
When storing a firearm for an extended period, which of the following is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Unload it, apply a light coat of oil, and store in a locked container away from ammunition
Long-term storage requires the firearm to be unloaded, protected from corrosion, and secured in a locked container with ammunition stored separately.