CA-FSC FSC Legal Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California Penal Code, which of the following is a valid exemption from the FSC requirement?
- Purchasing a firearm as a gift
- Inheriting a firearm from an immediate family member (Correct answer)
- Buying a firearm at a private party transfer
- Receiving a firearm from a neighbor
Correct answer: Inheriting a firearm from an immediate family member
Intra-familial transfers to immediate family members (parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, or siblings) are exempt from the FSC requirement.
Question 2: A licensed firearms dealer discovers that a customer's FSC was issued in another county in California. Is this FSC valid statewide?
- No, FSCs are county-specific
- Yes, an FSC is valid throughout California (Correct answer)
- Only if the dealer is in the same region
- Only for purchases of that same firearm type
Correct answer: Yes, an FSC is valid throughout California
An FSC is a state-issued certificate valid anywhere in California regardless of which licensed dealer issued it.
Question 3: Which of the following statements about the FSC test is CORRECT?
- The test may be taken online at home
- The test consists of 30 questions in multiple-choice format (Correct answer)
- The test must be taken at a county sheriff's office
- The test requires a practical shooting demonstration
Correct answer: The test consists of 30 questions in multiple-choice format
The FSC test is a 30-question multiple-choice written test administered at licensed firearms dealers.
Question 4: A person who holds a valid Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) issued before January 1, 2015 wants to purchase a rifle. What is true?
- The HSC qualifies as an FSC for all firearm purchases
- A valid unexpired HSC satisfies the FSC requirement for any firearm purchase (Correct answer)
- The HSC only covers handgun purchases and a new FSC is required for rifles
- The HSC must be converted to an FSC at the DOJ
Correct answer: A valid unexpired HSC satisfies the FSC requirement for any firearm purchase
An unexpired HSC issued before January 1, 2015 is treated as an FSC and satisfies the requirement for purchasing any type of firearm.
Question 5: What fee does a licensed dealer charge a customer to administer the FSC test?
- $5
- $15
- $25 (Correct answer)
- $50
Correct answer: $25
As of current California law, the fee for the FSC test administered by a licensed dealer is $25.
Question 6: Which of the following individuals is PROHIBITED from obtaining a California FSC?
- A person who has a previous misdemeanor DUI conviction
- A person who has been convicted of a felony (Correct answer)
- A person who is not a California resident
- A person who failed the FSC test once before
Correct answer: A person who has been convicted of a felony
Persons convicted of a felony are prohibited by law from possessing firearms and therefore cannot lawfully obtain an FSC to purchase one.
Question 7: When a licensed dealer issues an FSC to a customer, what document does the customer receive?
- A laminated wallet card issued by the DOJ directly
- A physical FSC card generated and issued by the licensed dealer (Correct answer)
- A letter from the county sheriff confirming passage
- An electronic certificate emailed by the DOJ
Correct answer: A physical FSC card generated and issued by the licensed dealer
The licensed dealer prints and issues the FSC card directly to the customer upon successful completion of the test.
CA-FSC FSC Legal Requirements 3
Under California Penal Code, which of the following is a valid exemption from the FSC requirement?