FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate Safe Storage and Childproofing Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the recommended humidity level inside a long-term gun storage safe to prevent corrosion?

Accepted Answer

Between 30% and 50% relative humidity

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Below 20% relative humidity

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Above 60% relative humidity to prevent static buildup

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Humidity does not affect firearms stored in a sealed safe

Question 2

What is a "GunVault" or quick-access bedside safe, and what is its primary limitation?

Accepted Answer

A small, fast-access safe designed for one or two handguns near the bed; its primary limitation is that it offers less security against determined theft or prying than a large, heavy safe

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A safe designed to store large gun collections; its limitation is that it cannot store handguns

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A wall-mounted safe that conceals a firearm behind a picture frame; its limitation is weight

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A biometric-only safe with no PIN backup; its limitation is battery dependency

Question 3

A family is going on a 2-week vacation. What is the safest storage option for their firearms?

Accepted Answer

Transfer them to a more secure full-size safe or have them stored at a licensed firearms dealer's vault facility, since the home will be unoccupied

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Leave them in their normal storage location — a biometric quick-access safe in the bedroom

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Remove all ammunition and leave firearms openly displayed to appear as decoys

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Hide the firearms in unusual locations that a thief would not think to check

Question 4

What should you do if you discover that your stored firearm has developed surface rust?

Accepted Answer

Clean the rust with appropriate bore solvent and a bronze brush, oil it properly, and inspect it for any structural damage — severe rust may require a gunsmith

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Fire it immediately to clear the rust before it causes a malfunction

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Submerge the firearm in water to fully dissolve the rust

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Dispose of the firearm and purchase a new one

Question 5

Which of the following does California require gun dealers to provide or offer to buyers at the time of a firearm sale?

Accepted Answer

A DOJ-approved firearm safety device (such as a trigger lock) at no additional cost or at a nominal fee

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A one-hour mandatory safety orientation course

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A printed copy of the California Penal Code sections on firearm laws

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A registration card to be mailed to the CA DMV within 30 days

Question 6

What is the purpose of a gun safe's relocking device (relocker)?

Accepted Answer

A secondary locking mechanism that engages if the primary locking mechanism is attacked (e.g., the lock is punched or drilled), preventing the safe from being opened even after the primary lock is defeated

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To automatically lock the safe after 30 seconds if left open

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To remotely lock the safe via a smartphone app

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To reset the combination after a break-in attempt