California Firearm Safety Certificate (June 2023 Edition) Complete solution

Penal Code section 26840 correct answers Any person who acquires a firearm must have a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), unless they are statutorily exempt from the FSC requirement. Pen. Code, § 31610 correct answers The intent of the California Legislature in enacting the FSC law is to ensure that persons who obtain firearms have a basic familiarity with those firearms, including but not limited to, the safe handling and storage of those firearms. It is not the intent of the Legislature to require an FSC for the mere possession of a firearm. FSC Exemptions under Penal Code section 31700 correct answers • Federal Firearms License Collectors with a Certificate of Eligibility (for Curio and Relic transactions only); • Active, active reserve, or honorably retired military; • Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit holders; • Persons who have completed Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)(Pen. Code, § 832) firearms training. For a complete list of exemptions visit the DOJ website at Major causes of firearm accidents (2 causes) correct answers Ignorance and carelessness Basic gun safety rules must be applied ALL OF THE TIME. The six basic gun safety rules correct answers 1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded. 2. Keep the gun pointed in the safest possible direction. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 4. Know your target, its surroundings, and beyond. 5. Know how to properly operate your gun. 6. Store your gun safely and securely to prevent unauthorized use. Guns and ammunition should be stored separately. Sudden loud noises or movements can result in an accidental discharge because there is a natural tendency to tighten the muscles when startled. correct answers True The trigger is for firing, the handle is for handling. correct answers True