CA-FSC FSC Legal Requirements 2

Question 1

How long is a California Firearms Safety Certificate valid after it is issued?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

10 years

Question 2

Which state agency is responsible for administering the Firearms Safety Certificate program in California?

Accepted Answer

Department of Justice

Answer

California Highway Patrol

Answer

Department of Consumer Affairs

Answer

Bureau of Firearms Licensing

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Any purchaser or transferee of a firearm

Answer

Only the licensed dealer

Answer

Only buyers under age 21

Answer

Only buyers of handguns

Question 4

Which of the following persons is EXEMPT from the FSC requirement when acquiring a firearm in California?

Accepted Answer

An active peace officer acquiring a firearm for personal use

Answer

A first-time gun buyer

Answer

A person who completed a hunter safety course 10 years ago

Answer

A non-resident purchasing at a gun show

Question 5

What minimum score must an applicant achieve on the FSC written test to pass?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

70%

Answer

75%

Answer

85%

Question 6

Under California law, what is the minimum age to take the FSC test and receive an FSC?

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum age for taking the test

Answer

16

Answer

18

Answer

21

Question 7

If a person's FSC expires and they wish to purchase a firearm, what must they do?

Accepted Answer

Retake and pass the FSC test at a licensed dealer

Answer

Renew it online through the DOJ website

Answer

Present their expired FSC to the dealer as proof

Answer

Apply for a waiver from the county sheriff