FSC Legal Requirements Flashcards
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How long is a California Firearms Safety Certificate valid after it is issued?
Answer: 5 years
A California FSC is valid for five years from the date of issuance.
Which state agency is responsible for administering the Firearms Safety Certificate program in California?
Answer: Department of Justice
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) oversees and administers the FSC program.
A California resident purchases a long gun (rifle or shotgun) from a licensed dealer. Under FSC law, who is required to have a valid FSC?
Answer: Any purchaser or transferee of a firearm
Since January 1, 2015, any person who purchases or receives a firearm of any type must have a valid FSC.
Which of the following persons is EXEMPT from the FSC requirement when acquiring a firearm in California?
Answer: An active peace officer acquiring a firearm for personal use
Active peace officers are among the statutory exemptions from the FSC requirement under California law.
What minimum score must an applicant achieve on the FSC written test to pass?
Answer: 80%
Applicants must correctly answer at least 23 of the 30 questions, which equals 80% correct, to pass the FSC test.
Under California law, what is the minimum age to take the FSC test and receive an FSC?
Answer: There is no minimum age for taking the test
There is no minimum age requirement to take the FSC test itself, though a person must still meet the legal age to purchase a firearm.
If a person's FSC expires and they wish to purchase a firearm, what must they do?
Answer: Retake and pass the FSC test at a licensed dealer
An expired FSC cannot be renewed; the person must retake and pass the FSC test at a licensed dealer to obtain a new certificate.