CA-FSC FSC Safety Rules 5

Question 1

What is the primary reason California requires a Firearm Safety Certificate before purchasing a handgun?

Accepted Answer

To ensure buyers understand safe handling, storage, and use of firearms before they take possession

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To generate state revenue through testing fees

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To restrict handgun purchases to law enforcement only

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To register handguns with the state police database

Question 2

How long is a California Firearm Safety Certificate valid?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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1 year

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3 years

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10 years

Question 3

A responsible gun owner stores a firearm in a locked safe at home. Their teenage child knows the combination. Does this meet California's safe storage requirement?

Accepted Answer

No, because the child has access, meaning the firearm is not secured against unauthorized access by a minor

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Yes, because the safe is locked

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Yes, because teenagers are trusted family members

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Only if the child has completed an FSC course

Question 4

Which of the following practices is MOST consistent with FSC firearm safety principles when transporting a firearm in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Transport it unloaded in a locked container in the trunk, separate from ammunition

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Keep it loaded and hidden under the seat for quick access

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Keep it loaded in the glove compartment for self-defense

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Carry it openly on the front seat with the safety engaged

Question 5

During target practice, your shooting partner asks to examine your loaded pistol. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Unload the firearm, lock the slide open to show the chamber is empty, then hand it to them muzzle pointed in a safe direction

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Hand it over with the safety on so they can inspect it safely

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Let them take it out of your holster themselves

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Tell them to wait until after the session when the range is closed

Question 6

What does the FSC program identify as the greatest risk factor for accidental firearm injury in the home?

Accepted Answer

Improper storage allowing unauthorized access, especially by children

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Owning more than one firearm

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Using semi-automatic rather than revolver-type firearms

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Storing firearms in urban versus rural areas

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of correctly applying ALL four fundamental firearm safety rules simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Holding an unloaded firearm with the action open, finger outside the trigger guard, muzzle pointed at a safe backstop, and verifying no one is downrange

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Carrying a loaded firearm with finger on trigger, pointed at the floor, with a safe backstop visible

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Firing at a target with a finger on the trigger, safety off, and people visible but outside the direct line of fire

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Keeping the safety on while pointing the firearm at a loaded range target