Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Gun and Safety Rules 3

Question 1

When handling an unfamiliar firearm, what is the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

Point it in a safe direction and verify it is unloaded by checking the chamber and magazine

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Check if the safety is on

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Look up the owner's manual online

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Hand it back to the person who gave it to you

Question 2

Why should you never rely solely on a manual safety to prevent accidental discharge?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical safeties can fail, wear out, or be inadvertently disengaged; safe handling practices must always be followed

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Manual safeties slow down engagement time

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Safeties are only effective on revolvers

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California law prohibits relying on safeties for child protection

Question 3

What is the correct response if a semi-automatic pistol fails to fire (a "click" instead of a "bang")?

Accepted Answer

Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, wait 30 seconds for a potential hangfire, then safely clear the malfunction

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Immediately look down the barrel to check for a blockage

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Tap the bottom of the magazine and immediately pull the trigger again

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Shake the firearm to dislodge the stuck cartridge

Question 4

Which of these is an example of muzzle discipline?

Accepted Answer

Never letting the muzzle point at anything you are not willing to shoot

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Keeping the magazine seated at all times

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Cleaning the barrel after every use

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Keeping the firearm in a holster when not in use

Question 5

What should you do before handing a firearm to another person?

Accepted Answer

Unload and clear the firearm, then present it open so the recipient can also verify it is empty

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Make sure the safety is on

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Simply hand it over handle-first

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Tell the person it is unloaded so they handle it comfortably

Question 6

Why is it dangerous to place your finger inside the trigger guard while holstering a firearm?

Accepted Answer

Your finger on the trigger can cause an accidental discharge as the holster puts pressure on the gun

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It may damage the holster material

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It causes excessive wear on the trigger mechanism

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Holsters are not designed to hold the gun with a finger inside the guard