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

A California FSC is valid for five years from the date of issuance.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Department of Justice

Answer

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) oversees and administers the FSC program.

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

Since January 1, 2015, any person who purchases or receives a firearm of any type must have a valid FSC.

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

Active peace officers are among the statutory exemptions from the FSC requirement under California law.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

Applicants must correctly answer at least 23 of the 30 questions, which equals 80% correct, to pass the FSC test.

CA-FSC (California Firearms Safety Certificates) Practice Test