California Firearm Safety Certificate Test
Questions And Answers. Latest Updates
Which of the following safety points should you remember when handling a gun?
Never shoot a gun in celebration.
Do not fire at water, flat or hard surfaces.
Wear ear and eye protection when shooting a gun.
All of the above. - ANSWER -All of the above
As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed:
A. To the north.
B. In the safest possible direction.
C. Up.
D. Down. - ANSWER -B. In the safest possible direction.
One of the safety rules is to know how to properly:
a) Clear a malfunction.
b) Operate your gun.
c) Load your gun.
d) Clean your gun. - ANSWER -b) Operate your gun.
California mandates that firearm owners take what steps with children and
firearms? - ANSWER -overall abiding rule is to store your gun in a safe and
responsible manner at all times. Take all the necessary steps to make sure a child
cannot gain access to firearm
When can you be guilty of a misdemeanor or felony? - ANSWER -You may be
guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony if you keep a loaded firearm within any
premises that are under your custody or control and a child under 18 years of age
obtains and uses it, resulting in injury or death, or carries it to a public place, unless
you stored the firearm in a locked container or locked the firearm with a locking
device to temporarily keep it from functioning.
, WHAT SHOULD A CHILD DO IF THEY FIND A GUN (4 steps) - ANSWER -
1) STOP 2) DON'T TOUCH 3) LEAVE THE AREA 4) TELL AN ADULT
T/F Toddlers lack the strength to pull the trigger of a firearm. - ANSWER -False
T/F You may face misdemeanor or felony charges if you keep a loaded firearm
where a child obtains and improperly uses
it. - ANSWER -True
T/F There is no such thing as being too careful with children and guns. -
ANSWER -True
T/F An important lesson children should learn is that guns are not toys. -
ANSWER -True
T/F Child safety precautions only apply if you have children. - ANSWER -False
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE PRIOR TO TAKING A FIREARM FROM A
LICENSED DEALER? - ANSWER -1) Must demonstrate safe handling in front
of a DOJ license instructor on or after the DROS is submitted to DOJ and the
firearm is delivered.
2) The safe handling demonstration shall commence with the firearm unloaded and
locked with the firearm safety device with which it is required to be delivered, if
applicable. When doing this must demonstrate muzzle awareness and trigger
discipline at all times.
What does DROS stand for? - ANSWER -Dealer record of sale
What is magazine? - ANSWER -A magazine is a separate metal boxlike container
into which cartridges are loaded. It is usually located within the grip. A button or
catch releases the magazine.
Are safety foolproof? - ANSWER -No, However, it is not foolproof so do not rely
on the safety to prevent an accidental discharge. A safety should be considered an
additional safety measure.
Questions And Answers. Latest Updates
Which of the following safety points should you remember when handling a gun?
Never shoot a gun in celebration.
Do not fire at water, flat or hard surfaces.
Wear ear and eye protection when shooting a gun.
All of the above. - ANSWER -All of the above
As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed:
A. To the north.
B. In the safest possible direction.
C. Up.
D. Down. - ANSWER -B. In the safest possible direction.
One of the safety rules is to know how to properly:
a) Clear a malfunction.
b) Operate your gun.
c) Load your gun.
d) Clean your gun. - ANSWER -b) Operate your gun.
California mandates that firearm owners take what steps with children and
firearms? - ANSWER -overall abiding rule is to store your gun in a safe and
responsible manner at all times. Take all the necessary steps to make sure a child
cannot gain access to firearm
When can you be guilty of a misdemeanor or felony? - ANSWER -You may be
guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony if you keep a loaded firearm within any
premises that are under your custody or control and a child under 18 years of age
obtains and uses it, resulting in injury or death, or carries it to a public place, unless
you stored the firearm in a locked container or locked the firearm with a locking
device to temporarily keep it from functioning.
, WHAT SHOULD A CHILD DO IF THEY FIND A GUN (4 steps) - ANSWER -
1) STOP 2) DON'T TOUCH 3) LEAVE THE AREA 4) TELL AN ADULT
T/F Toddlers lack the strength to pull the trigger of a firearm. - ANSWER -False
T/F You may face misdemeanor or felony charges if you keep a loaded firearm
where a child obtains and improperly uses
it. - ANSWER -True
T/F There is no such thing as being too careful with children and guns. -
ANSWER -True
T/F An important lesson children should learn is that guns are not toys. -
ANSWER -True
T/F Child safety precautions only apply if you have children. - ANSWER -False
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE PRIOR TO TAKING A FIREARM FROM A
LICENSED DEALER? - ANSWER -1) Must demonstrate safe handling in front
of a DOJ license instructor on or after the DROS is submitted to DOJ and the
firearm is delivered.
2) The safe handling demonstration shall commence with the firearm unloaded and
locked with the firearm safety device with which it is required to be delivered, if
applicable. When doing this must demonstrate muzzle awareness and trigger
discipline at all times.
What does DROS stand for? - ANSWER -Dealer record of sale
What is magazine? - ANSWER -A magazine is a separate metal boxlike container
into which cartridges are loaded. It is usually located within the grip. A button or
catch releases the magazine.
Are safety foolproof? - ANSWER -No, However, it is not foolproof so do not rely
on the safety to prevent an accidental discharge. A safety should be considered an
additional safety measure.
