Firearm Safety Certificate ( FSC and HSC) Graded A

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. True False - ANSWER True 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. True False - ANSWER True Drinking alcohol while handling firearms is safe if your blood alcohol level remains below the legal limit. True False - ANSWER False Which of the following safety points should you remember when handling a gun? A. Never shoot a gun in celebration. B. Do not fire at water, flat or hard surfaces. C. Wear ear and eye protection when shooting a gun. D. All of the above. - ANSWER D. All of the above Toddlers lack the strength to pull the trigger of a firearm. True False - ANSWER False You may face misdemeanor or felony charges if you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it. True False - ANSWER True There is no such thing as being too careful with children and guns. True False - ANSWER True An important lesson children should learn is that guns are not toys. True False - ANSWER True The four safety "Rules for Kids" if they see a gun are: A. _____________________________ B. _____________________________ C. _____________________________ D. _____________________________ - ANSWER A. Stop B. Don't touch C. Leave the area D. Tell an adult Child safety precautions only apply if you have children. True False - ANSWER False The importance of the "dangerous range" is that a bullet can travel far beyond the intended target. True False - ANSWER True The safety on a semiautomatic pistol is not foolproof. True False - ANSWER True Just because a cartridge fits into your firearm does not necessarily mean it is safe to shoot. True False - ANSWER True In the case of a malfunction, you should: 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. - ANSWER D. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. After ensuring a double-action revolver is pointed in a safe direction and with your finger off the trigger, you begin unloading the firearm by: A. Opening the cylinder. B. Locking the slide back. C. Opening the loading gate. D. Pushing the magazine release. - ANSWER A. Opening the cylinder. Firearm or ammunition caliber refers to: A. Barrel length. B. Magazine capacity. C. Barrel or bullet diameter. D. Bullet velocity. - ANSWER C. Barrel or bullet diameter. A magazine is part of a: A. Single-action revolver. B. Double-action revolver. C. Semiautomatic pistol. D. Single-action and a double-action revolver. - ANSWER C. Semiautomatic pistol. It is important to carefully read all instructional material you receive with your firearm. True False - ANSWER True Certain modifications, when made to a firearm, may void its warranty. True False - ANSWER True It is safe to store a loaded firearm in your bedside table. True False - ANSWER False Two common firearms safety devices are trigger locks and cable locks. True False - ANSWER True Which of the following steps should be taken to "childproof" your firearm? 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. - ANSWER D. All of the above. It is illegal for a person convicted of any felony offense to possess a firearm. True False - ANSWER True To legally give a firearm to your best friend as a birthday gift, you must complete the transfer of the firearm through a licensed firearms dealer. True False - ANSWER True It is illegal to lend a firearm to a minor without the permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian. True False - ANSWER True Generally, a person may legally have a loaded firearm, if otherwise lawful, at his or her campsite. True False - ANSWER True It is illegal to buy, sell or possess a firearm knowing its identification marks have been erased or altered. True False - ANSWER Tru