CA-FSC FSC Safety Rules 2

Question 1

When handing a firearm to another person, what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Open the action, verify it is unloaded, and hand it over with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction

Answer

Always open the action, verify the firearm is unloaded, and transfer it pointing in a safe direction so the recipient can also verify it.

Question 2

What does it mean to 'treat every firearm as if it is loaded'?

Accepted Answer

You must apply all safety rules regardless of whether you believe the gun is unloaded

Answer

This fundamental rule means applying full safe-handling practices at all times because you can never be 100% certain a gun is unloaded.

Question 3

A person finds a firearm at home and is unsure if it is loaded. What should they do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, keep the finger off the trigger, and open the action to check

Answer

The first steps are always to control the muzzle direction and keep the finger off the trigger before opening the action to check the chamber.

Question 4

Why should you never rely solely on a firearm's mechanical safety device?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical safeties can fail, so safe handling rules must always be followed

Answer

Mechanical safeties are mechanical devices that can malfunction, so they supplement but never replace the four fundamental safety rules.

Question 5

Which action is safest when you are not actively shooting but holding a firearm at a range?

Accepted Answer

Keep the muzzle downrange, finger outside the trigger guard, and action open if appropriate

Answer

Keeping the muzzle downrange, finger off the trigger, and opening the action when not shooting prevents accidental discharge and injury.

CA-FSC (California Firearms Safety Certificates) Practice Test