California Firearm Safety Certificate Test
Questions with Correct Answers
2025/2026 Update | Rated A+
WHAT ARE THE 6 BASIC RULES OF GUN SAFETY? - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
EVERY TIME YOU HANDLE A GUN YOU SHOULD ALWAYS
What is considered a "safe direction"? - CORRECT ANSWER -A "safe direction" is one where an
accidental discharge of the gun will not cause injury or damage.
WHAT SHOULD AND SHOULDN'T POINT YOUR GUN AT? - CORRECT ANSWER -* ONLY SHOULD
POINT GUN AT TARGET YOU INTEND TO SHOOT
*SHOULDN'T AT ANYONE OR YOURSELF
WHERE SHOULD YOUR TRIGGER FINGER BE? - CORRECT ANSWER -Always keep your finger off
the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
SHOULD YOU FIRE A TARGET IF IT'S UNIDENTIFIABLE - CORRECT ANSWER -Never fire at a target
that is only a movement, color, sound or unidentifiable shape.
, What should you be familiar with when operating a gun? - CORRECT ANSWER -You should know
its mechanical characteristics including how to properly load, unload and clear a malfunction
from your gun.
What shouldn't you mechanically assume about operating a gun - CORRECT ANSWER -
Obviously, not all guns are mechanically the same. Never assume that what applies to one make
or model is exactly applicable to another.
How should gun and ammo be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER -Guns and ammunition should be
stored separately.
T/F-Even when the gun is not in your hands, you must still think of safety. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
T/F-CAN YOU USE Use a California-approved firearms safety device on the gun, such as a trigger
lock or cable lock, so it cannot be fired. TRUE - CORRECT ANSWER -True
HOW SHOULD YOU STORE YOUR GUN? - CORRECT ANSWER -Store your gun unloaded in a
locked container, such as a California-approved lock box or a gun safe.
SHOULD YOU YOU STORE YOUR GUN AND AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION? - CORRECT
ANSWER -No
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SECURITY WHILE STORING YOUR GUN -
CORRECT ANSWER -For maximum safety you should use both a locking device and a storage
container.
T/F Never handle a gun when you are in an emotional state such as anger or depression. Your
judgment may be impaired. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Questions with Correct Answers
2025/2026 Update | Rated A+
WHAT ARE THE 6 BASIC RULES OF GUN SAFETY? - CORRECT ANSWER -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.
EVERY TIME YOU HANDLE A GUN YOU SHOULD ALWAYS
What is considered a "safe direction"? - CORRECT ANSWER -A "safe direction" is one where an
accidental discharge of the gun will not cause injury or damage.
WHAT SHOULD AND SHOULDN'T POINT YOUR GUN AT? - CORRECT ANSWER -* ONLY SHOULD
POINT GUN AT TARGET YOU INTEND TO SHOOT
*SHOULDN'T AT ANYONE OR YOURSELF
WHERE SHOULD YOUR TRIGGER FINGER BE? - CORRECT ANSWER -Always keep your finger off
the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
SHOULD YOU FIRE A TARGET IF IT'S UNIDENTIFIABLE - CORRECT ANSWER -Never fire at a target
that is only a movement, color, sound or unidentifiable shape.
, What should you be familiar with when operating a gun? - CORRECT ANSWER -You should know
its mechanical characteristics including how to properly load, unload and clear a malfunction
from your gun.
What shouldn't you mechanically assume about operating a gun - CORRECT ANSWER -
Obviously, not all guns are mechanically the same. Never assume that what applies to one make
or model is exactly applicable to another.
How should gun and ammo be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER -Guns and ammunition should be
stored separately.
T/F-Even when the gun is not in your hands, you must still think of safety. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
T/F-CAN YOU USE Use a California-approved firearms safety device on the gun, such as a trigger
lock or cable lock, so it cannot be fired. TRUE - CORRECT ANSWER -True
HOW SHOULD YOU STORE YOUR GUN? - CORRECT ANSWER -Store your gun unloaded in a
locked container, such as a California-approved lock box or a gun safe.
SHOULD YOU YOU STORE YOUR GUN AND AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION? - CORRECT
ANSWER -No
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SECURITY WHILE STORING YOUR GUN -
CORRECT ANSWER -For maximum safety you should use both a locking device and a storage
container.
T/F Never handle a gun when you are in an emotional state such as anger or depression. Your
judgment may be impaired. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
