FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate Firearm Handling and Operation Questions and Answers

Question 1

When handing a firearm to another person, what is the proper procedure to ensure safety?

Accepted Answer

Unload it, open the action, and visually verify it is empty.

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Pass it with the muzzle pointed down and the safety engaged.

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Keep it loaded but point it in a safe direction.

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Announce that it is loaded before handing it over.

Question 2

You are at a shooting range, and after pulling the trigger on your semi-automatic pistol, you hear a 'click' but the gun does not fire. What is the most appropriate immediate action to take?

Accepted Answer

Tap the bottom of the magazine firmly, then rack the slide to eject the misfired round and chamber a new one.

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Immediately pull the trigger again.

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Look down the barrel to check for an obstruction.

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Disassemble the firearm to diagnose the problem.

Question 3

Which of the following is a fundamental rule of firearm safety that must be followed at all times?

Accepted Answer

Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

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Always use the most powerful ammunition available.

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Only clean your firearm after it malfunctions.

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Assume a firearm is unloaded if the safety is on.

Question 4

A shooter is preparing to unload their semi-automatic pistol. Which of the following describes the correct first two steps?

Accepted Answer

Point the firearm in a safe direction, then remove the magazine.

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Pull the slide back, then engage the safety.

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Look into the chamber, then remove the magazine.

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Engage the safety, then pull the trigger to clear the chamber.

Question 5

While hunting, you hear a rustling sound in the bushes and see a flash of color that you believe is your target. According to the rules of safe firearm handling, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Do not fire until you have positively identified your target and what is beyond it.

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Fire immediately before the target gets away.

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Take a warning shot in the direction of the sound.

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Fire slightly above the sound to scare the target out.

Question 6

Which of the following actions demonstrates the principle of 'trigger discipline' required during the FSC safe handling demonstration?

Accepted Answer

Keeping your index finger outside of the trigger guard and alongside the frame.

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Keeping the firearm pointed downrange at all times.

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Placing the safety in the 'on' position.

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Visually and physically inspecting the chamber to ensure it is empty.