CA-FSC FSC Safe Storage 2

Question 1

Under California Penal Code Section 25100, what age threshold defines a 'minor' for purposes of the criminal storage of a firearm statute?

Accepted Answer

Under 18 years old

Answer

California law defines a minor as a person under 18 for purposes of the criminal storage statute.

Question 2

Under California's criminal storage of a firearm law, when is the offense elevated to a felony?

Accepted Answer

When a minor obtains the firearm and causes death or great bodily injury

Answer

First-degree criminal storage is a felony when a minor obtains an unsecured firearm and causes death or great bodily injury.

Question 3

A gun owner leaves a loaded firearm on a nightstand. A visiting 15-year-old takes it to school without it being discharged. The owner may face:

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor for third-degree criminal storage

Answer

When a minor accesses an unsecured firearm but no injury results, PC 25100 imposes a misdemeanor for third-degree criminal storage.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of California's Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws regarding firearm storage?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unintentional shootings and youth gun violence caused by unsecured firearms

Answer

CAP laws are specifically designed to reduce accidents and intentional shootings involving children who access improperly stored firearms.

Question 5

Which California agency maintains the roster of approved Firearm Safety Devices (FSDs) that must accompany new handgun sales?

Accepted Answer

California Department of Justice

Answer

The California DOJ maintains the approved Firearm Safety Device roster; dealers must offer a DOJ-approved FSD with each new handgun sale.

CA-FSC (California Firearms Safety Certificates) Practice Test