FSC FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate Legal Responsibilities and Use of Force Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the minimum legal age to purchase a handgun in California?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

In California, you must be at least 21 years old to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer.

Question 2

Are you required to report a stolen or lost firearm in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you must report it to local law enforcement within 5 days of discovery

Answer

California law requires firearm owners to report stolen or lost firearms to local law enforcement within 5 days of discovering the loss.

Question 3

Can a person prohibited from owning firearms be present in the same home where firearms are lawfully stored?

Accepted Answer

It depends — they may not have access or control over the firearms

Answer

A prohibited person living with lawful firearms owners creates legal risk and the prohibited person must not have dominion or control over any firearm.

Question 4

Using a firearm in the commission of a felony in California results in what additional penalty?

Accepted Answer

A mandatory sentence enhancement added to the base crime

Answer

California Penal Code 12022.5 adds a mandatory sentence enhancement of 3–10 years for personally using a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Question 5

In California, can you use deadly force solely to protect property (not people)?

Accepted Answer

No, deadly force to protect property alone is not legally justified

Answer

California law does not permit the use of deadly force to protect property alone — there must be a reasonable threat to human life or safety.

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FSC FSC - Firearm Safety Certificate Legal Responsibilities and Use of Force Questions and Answers 3