Fire Prevention and Safety 3

Question 1

Under California law, what is a "safe storage" requirement when a child under 18 is present in the home?

Accepted Answer

The firearm must be stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock

Answer

The firearm may be stored loaded if kept in the master bedroom

Answer

Only handguns require safe storage; long guns do not

Answer

Safe storage is recommended but not legally required in California

Question 2

What is the safest direction to point a firearm when you are not ready to shoot?

Accepted Answer

In a safe direction where an unintentional discharge would not harm anyone

Answer

Toward the ground at an angle

Answer

Toward the ceiling

Answer

Away from your body regardless of what is beyond

Question 3

Which device physically prevents a trigger from being pulled on a stored firearm?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct

Answer

Gun safe

Answer

Trigger lock

Answer

Cable lock through the action

Question 4

When should you perform a safety check on a firearm before storing it?

Accepted Answer

Every time before storing it to confirm it is unloaded

Answer

Only after it has been fired

Answer

Only when children are in the home

Answer

Once a month as routine maintenance

Question 5

What is the risk of storing a loaded firearm in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Theft is common; a loaded stolen firearm is immediately dangerous and fuels crime

Answer

Ammunition can explode from engine heat

Answer

Vehicles are exempt from California safe storage laws

Answer

The weight damages the vehicle's storage compartment

Question 6

A homeowner leaves a loaded pistol on a nightstand while going on vacation. What law may they be violating?

Accepted Answer

California's safe storage laws, if there is a child under 18 who has access to the residence

Answer

There is no violation if the home is locked

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Federal transportation laws

Answer

Only concealed carry permit holders face storage restrictions