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

California Penal Code requires that when a child under 18 is present, firearms must be stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock. Failure to do so can result in criminal liability, especially if a child accesses the weapon and causes harm.

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

A "safe direction" means a direction where an accidental discharge would not injure anyone or cause serious damage. This depends on context — straight up may be dangerous if someone is above; downward may be safest in many indoor situations. Always be aware of what is beyond the muzzle.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct

Answer

Both a trigger lock (which blocks the trigger guard) and a cable lock threaded through the action (which prevents the action from closing) physically prevent the firearm from being fired. California accepts both as approved safety devices for storage compliance.

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

Every time a firearm is stored it should be checked to confirm it is unloaded. This should be done even if you believe it was never loaded — memory can fail, and multiple people may have handled the gun. Verifying the chamber and magazine are empty is a critical safety habit.

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

Vehicles are frequently broken into, and a loaded stolen firearm enters the criminal supply chain ready to use. California law also regulates how firearms may be transported in vehicles — generally unloaded and in a locked container. Leaving a loaded gun in a car increases both theft risk and legal liability.

Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Test

Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Test

Fire Prevention and Safety 3