Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Questions and Answers Part 3

Question 1

How long is a California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) valid?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

10 years

Question 2

Which California agency administers the Firearm Safety Certificate program?

Accepted Answer

California Department of Justice (CA DOJ)

Answer

California Highway Patrol (CHP)

Answer

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Answer

California Department of Consumer Affairs

Question 3

What score must you achieve on the California FSC written test to pass?

Accepted Answer

At least 75%

Answer

At least 60%

Answer

At least 70%

Answer

At least 80%

Question 4

Who is exempt from the California FSC requirement when purchasing a handgun?

Accepted Answer

Active duty military personnel and peace officers who meet statutory requirements

Answer

Anyone over age 65

Answer

California residents who already own a firearm

Answer

People who have completed a Hunter Safety course

Question 5

Where must the California FSC test be taken?

Accepted Answer

At a California licensed firearms dealer that employs a DOJ-certified instructor

Answer

At any California DMV office

Answer

At a California Department of Justice facility

Answer

Online through the CA DOJ website

Question 6

What is the fee for taking the California FSC test?

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

Free of charge

Answer

$5

Answer

$50