FSC California Firearms Safety Certificate Practice Test
Questions & Answers [Updated]
Question 1
Which of the following steps should be taken to "childproof" your firearm? (page 32)
A. Use a firearms safety device AND store the firearm in a locked container.
B. Always store your firearm unloaded.
C. Store ammunition separately in a locked container.
D. All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Question 2
A safe practice when handling a gun is to rest your finger on the outside of the trigger guard or along the side of the gun
until you are ready to shoot.
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 3
It is illegal to buy, sell or possess a firearm knowing its identification marks have been erased or altered.
Correct Answer
True
Question 4
The four safety "Rules for Kids" if they see a gun are:
Correct Answer
Stop, Don't Touch, Leave the Area, Tell an Adult
Question 5
An important lesson children should learn is that guns are not toys.
Correct Answer
True
Question 6
Certain modifications, when made to a firearm, may void its warranty.
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 7
Child safety precautions only apply if you have children.
Correct Answer
False
Question 8
In the case of a malfunction, you should: (page 27)
A. Keep your finger on the trigger.
B. Immediately drop the firearm.
C. Try and determine where the malfunction is.
D. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
Correct Answer
D. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
Question 9
A magazine is part of a: (page 17)
A. Single-action revolver.
B. Double-action revolver.
C. Semiautomatic pistol.
D. Single-action and a doubleaction revolver.
Correct Answer
C. Semiautomatic pistol.
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, Question 10
To "know your target, its surroundings and beyond," you must consider that if the bullet misses or completely passes
through the target, it could strike a person or object.
Correct Answer
True
Question 11
It is illegal to lend a firearm to a minor without the permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian
Correct Answer
True
Question 12
Two common firearms safety devices are trigger locks and cable locks
Correct Answer
True
Question 13
It is important to carefully read all instructional material you receive with your firearm
Correct Answer
True
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Questions & Answers [Updated]
Question 1
Which of the following steps should be taken to "childproof" your firearm? (page 32)
A. Use a firearms safety device AND store the firearm in a locked container.
B. Always store your firearm unloaded.
C. Store ammunition separately in a locked container.
D. All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Question 2
A safe practice when handling a gun is to rest your finger on the outside of the trigger guard or along the side of the gun
until you are ready to shoot.
Correct Answer
True
Page 1 of 59
,Question 3
It is illegal to buy, sell or possess a firearm knowing its identification marks have been erased or altered.
Correct Answer
True
Question 4
The four safety "Rules for Kids" if they see a gun are:
Correct Answer
Stop, Don't Touch, Leave the Area, Tell an Adult
Question 5
An important lesson children should learn is that guns are not toys.
Correct Answer
True
Question 6
Certain modifications, when made to a firearm, may void its warranty.
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 7
Child safety precautions only apply if you have children.
Correct Answer
False
Question 8
In the case of a malfunction, you should: (page 27)
A. Keep your finger on the trigger.
B. Immediately drop the firearm.
C. Try and determine where the malfunction is.
D. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
Correct Answer
D. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
Question 9
A magazine is part of a: (page 17)
A. Single-action revolver.
B. Double-action revolver.
C. Semiautomatic pistol.
D. Single-action and a doubleaction revolver.
Correct Answer
C. Semiautomatic pistol.
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, Question 10
To "know your target, its surroundings and beyond," you must consider that if the bullet misses or completely passes
through the target, it could strike a person or object.
Correct Answer
True
Question 11
It is illegal to lend a firearm to a minor without the permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian
Correct Answer
True
Question 12
Two common firearms safety devices are trigger locks and cable locks
Correct Answer
True
Question 13
It is important to carefully read all instructional material you receive with your firearm
Correct Answer
True
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