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California Firearm Safety Certificate Practice (FSC)

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It is illegal to store a loaded firearm in a place where a child can gain access to it. California law requires firearms to be stored securely, using a locked container or a safety device, especially in homes where children are present. Violating this law can result in criminal charges.

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Is it legal to store a loaded firearm in the premises where children have access to?

False

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Definition

Is it legal to store a loaded firearm in the premises where children have access to?

False

What is not a part of a cartridge or a shotgun shell?

Choke

What types of sight do the handgun shooters use?

Red-dote, open-sight, and telescopic

A sale or transfer of a firearm between two private parties (non-dealers) must be completed through a licensed firearms dealer only if the buyer and seller do not personally know each other.

False

Generally, it is legal to carry a concealed firearm in public under which of the following circumstances?

A. You were honorably discharged from the military

B. You are an experienced gun handler and know all of the safety rules

C. You are in an unsafe area

D. None of the above

D. None of the above

The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the:

Follower

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TermDefinition

Is it legal to store a loaded firearm in the premises where children have access to?

False

What is not a part of a cartridge or a shotgun shell?

Choke

What types of sight do the handgun shooters use?

Red-dote, open-sight, and telescopic

A sale or transfer of a firearm between two private parties (non-dealers) must be completed through a licensed firearms dealer only if the buyer and seller do not personally know each other.

False

Generally, it is legal to carry a concealed firearm in public under which of the following circumstances?

A. You were honorably discharged from the military

B. You are an experienced gun handler and know all of the safety rules

C. You are in an unsafe area

D. None of the above

D. None of the above

The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the:

Follower

Smokeless powder and black powder are easily substitutable.

False

Rule #4 from the Rules for Kids is:

Tell an adult Rules for Kids are: 1. Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the Area. 4. Tell an Adult.

You need a valid FSC to legally purchase firearms.

True

You must treat any firearm as if it is loaded.

True

Smokeless powder can be safely used in muzzleloading firearms.

False

It is a good practice to always use safety, but never rely on it.

True

Rifle cartridges loaded with incendiary bullets are legal in California.

False

Shotgun shells loaded with flechettes are legal in California.

False

To shoot safely you must know:
A. Your target

B. What is beyond the target

C. Your target's surrounding

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.

True

You can safely assume your semiautomatic firearm is unloaded when its magazine has been removed.

False

You should always wear hearing protection when high-power firearms are being shot.

True

Trigger locks and cable locks are designed to prevent unauthorized people from firing you gun.

True

Flame throwers are legal in California

False

Ignorance and carelessness are major causes of firearm accidents

True

The safest direction is:

the one, where accidental discharge will not cause injury or damage.

You can use rimfire cartridges in the centre-fire firearms.

False

Wallet guns are generally prohibited

True

The part of the gun which strikes the primer is called:

Firing pin

As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed:

In the safest possible direction

When shooting, you must consider that if the bullet misses the target or if it goes through the target completely, it can hit a person or an object

True

Rule #1 from the Rules for Kids is:

Stop! Rules for Kids are: 1. Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the Area. 4. Tell an Adult.

Which of the following is a legal and safe way of transporting your firearm in a motor vehicle?

Unloaded, in the trunk

My firearm is my responsibility

True

A semi-automatic centre-fire rifle may legally have this many cartridges in its magazine:

10

The safety on a firearm should be used:

As an additional safety measure

Shotgun shells are generally measured by:

Gauge

Light alcohol is okay before shooting

False

Your trigger finger must be kept off the trigger until you are actually ready to shoot

True

The pictured item is a:

Telescopic Sight

The use of lethal force may be lawful when defending yourself from which of the following attempted crimes:

Assault with a deadly weapon

The pictured item is a:

Bolt action pistol

This part of the handgun (indicated by the red arrow) is called a:

Trigger guard

Buying a gun and giving it to someone who is prohibited from owning one is a state and federal crime

True

This part of the handgun (indicated by the red arrow) is called a:

Magazine release

The pictured grip is a proper two-handed grip:

True

To start cleaning your firearm, your first step should be:

Make sure it's unloaded

Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:

Pump action

Rule #2 from the Rules for Kids is:

Don't touch! Rules for Kids are: 1. Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the Area. 4. Tell an Adult.

Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:

Bolt action

Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:

Lever action

Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:

Hinge action

What is wrong with the pictured grip?

The middle finger is on the trigger

All generations of Glock 17 are legal in California.

False

What is wrong with the pictured grip?

Thumbs are behind the slide

What is the most widespread material to make shotgun shots of?

Lead

On the picture below 1 is a:

Bullet

What action type cannot have a magazine?

Hinge

The type of the pictured weapon is a:

Single-action revolver

You have a very old firearm with no datastamp. Before using it, what should you do?

You must get it examined by a gunsmith

Zip guns are NOT generally prohibited in California.

False

A basic safety rule when handling a firearm is to know your:

Target and it's surroundings

Easy access to loaded firearms at home is a major cause of accidental shootings involving children.

True

At shooting ranges, who can call a cease-fire?

Anyone

Rule #3 from the Rules for Kids is:

Leave the area Rules for Kids are: 1. Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the Area. 4. Tell an Adult.

You should never use old or corroded ammunition.

True

If there is any chance that your shot will be unsafe, you should refrain from firing.

True

According to The Sporting Arms And Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, what is the maximum dangerous range of handgun ammunition

2500 yards

Full-automatic rifles are prohibited in California.

True

You should never eat, drink or smoke when shooting, especially at indoor ranges.

True

The pictured item is a:

Grip safety

30-round magazine for AR-15 rifle is prohibited.

True

Pointing a firearm at someone can result in criminal charges

True

Shooting firearms in the air is very safe and absolutely legal way to celebrate a holiday.

False

What should your children know if they discover a gun:

Rules for Kids

You must never assume that simply because a toddler may lack finger strength, they cannot pull the trigger

True

An illegal firearm purchase can result in an imprisonment and a fine

True

Having a gun may end up with significant legal problems if the distance to the nearest public school is less than:

1000 feet

A firearm is concidered to be concealed if any part of it is hidden

True

Carrying a loaded firearm in public is prohibited

True

If another person is present, it is illegal for any person, except in self defense, to draw or exhibit a loaded or unloaded firearm in a rude, angry or threatening manner or in any manner use a firearm in a fight or quarrel.

True

It is illegal to discharge your gun in:

A. unoccupied motor vehicle

B. unoccupied building

C. unoccupied dwelling

D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Is a Firearm Safety Certificate required when a firearm is being loaned?

It depends on the specific circumstances

How long is a Firearm Safety Certificate valid?

5 years

You cannot face any charges for criminal storage of your firearm if the firearm is kept in a locked container or locked with a locking device that has rendered the firearm inoperable.

True

If you failed your FSC test, you cannot re-take it until 24 hours elapse.

True