GSI Legal & Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Gun Control Act, which of the following persons is prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms?

Accepted Answer

A person convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense

Answer

The Lautenberg Amendment expanded the GCA to prohibit anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing firearms.

Question 2

A federally licensed dealer must retain firearm transaction records (ATF Form 4473) for a minimum of how many years?

Accepted Answer

20 years

Answer

FFLs must retain completed Form 4473s for at least 20 years, and when a business closes, records must be forwarded to the ATF Out-of-Business Records Center.

Question 3

Which federal law established the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)?

Accepted Answer

The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993

Answer

The Brady Act mandated the creation of NICS, which launched in 1998 and is operated by the FBI.

Question 4

When teaching a class that includes students from multiple states, a GSI should advise students that reciprocity agreements for concealed carry permits:

Accepted Answer

Vary by state and students must verify their home state permit is honored at the destination

Answer

Reciprocity is a state-by-state agreement, and permit holders must confirm their permit is recognized by any state they intend to carry in.

Question 5

Under federal law, what is the minimum age to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922) sets the minimum age at 21 for purchasing handguns from FFLs, while long guns may be purchased at 18.

(GSI) Gun Safety Instructor Practice Test

(GSI) Gun Safety Instructor Practice Test

GSI Legal & Regulatory Compliance 2