FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate Safe Storage and Childproofing Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What are the two California-approved methods of safely storing a firearm in a residence where children under 18 are present?

Accepted Answer

In a locked container (gun safe, locked case) OR secured with an approved safety device such as a trigger lock or cable lock

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Trigger lock only, or disassembled in a drawer

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In a biometric safe only, or in a combination safe only

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Unloaded on a high shelf, or wrapped in a case

Question 2

What is the California "unsafe storage" statute and what penalties can apply?

Accepted Answer

California Penal Code 25100-25135: criminal penalties up to felony charges if a child under 18 gains access to a negligently stored firearm and uses it to harm themselves or others, bring it to school, or brandish it

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A voluntary advisory that carries no criminal penalty

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A civil infraction resulting only in a fine under $250

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Only applicable to gun dealers, not private individuals

Question 3

A gun safe is rated "pry-resistant." What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The safe's door and body are reinforced to resist forcible entry attempts using common tools within a specified time frame

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The safe will alert authorities if tampered with

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The safe is fire-rated and pry-resistant simultaneously

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The safe meets California's mandatory gun safe security standards

Question 4

What is the safest location for a trigger lock key or safe combination in a home with children?

Accepted Answer

In a separate secure location that children cannot access, such as in a wallet kept on your person or in a separate locked area

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On a key hook near the gun safe for quick access

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In the same drawer as the firearm for convenience

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Written on a card kept near the safe in case the combination is forgotten

Question 5

What type of gun safe provides the highest level of both security and quick access for home defense?

Accepted Answer

A biometric (fingerprint) quick-access safe that allows rapid authorized access while preventing unauthorized access

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A full-size, heavy fire-rated safe with a combination dial

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A medium-gauge steel box with a padlock hasp

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A decorative concealed compartment in furniture

Question 6

Can a California homeowner legally install a "gun wall" (publicly displayed firearms mounted on wall brackets) in their home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only if the home has no children under 18 and the display does not constitute negligent storage under California law

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Yes, if all firearms are unloaded

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No, California requires all firearms to be stored in locked containers at all times

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Yes, for decorative purposes only if the firearms are non-functional