FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Gun and Safety Rules 1

Question 1

What does the 'S' in the California FSC SAFE acronym represent?

Accepted Answer

Secure all firearms from unauthorized users, especially children

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Shoot only at stationary targets

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Store ammunition separately in a locked case

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Squeeze the trigger slowly and deliberately

Question 2

Which of the following is recognized as one of the universal rules of firearm safety?

Accepted Answer

Always treat every firearm as if it is loaded

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Always keep the firearm cocked and ready

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Always trust the mechanical safety to prevent discharge

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Always store a firearm with a round in the chamber

Question 3

When you first pick up an unfamiliar firearm, what should you do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Point it in a safe direction and check whether it is loaded

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Check that the safety is engaged, then hand it to someone else

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Pull the trigger to verify if it is loaded

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Look down the barrel to inspect the chamber

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Mechanical safeties can fail or be inadvertently disengaged

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Safety devices are illegal in California

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Safeties prevent the trigger from being pulled at all times

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Safeties are only effective on semi-automatic handguns

Question 5

According to firearm safety rules, before firing you must identify your target AND be aware of:

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What is beyond and around your target

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The distance to the nearest law enforcement officer

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Whether the firearm's serial number is registered

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The manufacturer's recommended trigger pull weight

Question 6

Which of the following best describes safe firearm storage practice?

Accepted Answer

Store the firearm unloaded in a locked container, with ammunition stored separately

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Keep the firearm loaded and accessible in case of emergency, with no locks

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Store the firearm loaded in a bedside drawer for quick access

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Leave the firearm on a high shelf, out of a child's immediate reach