Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Gun and Safety Rules 2

Question 1

What does the "F" in the California FSC SAFE acronym represent?

Accepted Answer

Finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

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Fire only at designated targets

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Follow all range instructions

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Focus on your target before firing

Question 2

What does the "E" in the California FSC SAFE acronym represent?

Accepted Answer

Educate yourself about safe firearm handling

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Empty the magazine before storing

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Engage the safety at all times

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Exit the range if you feel unsafe

Question 3

What does the "A" in the California FSC SAFE acronym represent?

Accepted Answer

Assume every firearm is loaded

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Aim before you shoot

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Always store firearms locked

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Ask for help when unsure about a firearm

Question 4

According to basic firearm safety rules, you should never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to:

Accepted Answer

Shoot or destroy

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Inspect or clean

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Lock or secure

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Transport or store

Question 5

Why is it important to know your target AND what is beyond it?

Accepted Answer

Because bullets can miss the target, pass through it, or ricochet, potentially injuring people or property beyond the intended target

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To comply with range rules

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To estimate the distance before firing

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Only competitive shooters need to consider what is beyond the target

Question 6

Which action creates the safest condition for a semi-automatic pistol that is not being actively used?

Accepted Answer

Lock the slide open and visually inspect the empty chamber

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Engage the thumb safety only

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Remove the magazine only

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Leave the hammer at half-cock