Firearm Safety Test Practice

the following steps should be taken to "childproof" your firearm

1. Use a firearms safety device AND store the firearm in a locked container. 2. Always store your firearm unloaded. 3.Store ammunition separately in a locked container.

The four safety "Rules for Kids" if they see a gun are:

1. stop 2. Do not touch 3. walk away and leave the area 4. tell an adult

when holding a gun

1. thumbs should not be on the slides 2. no finger should be on the trigger until ready to shoot 3. it should not be pointed at anyone or anything unless its clearly the target

How long is a Firearm Safety Certificate valid?

5 years

The safety on a firearm should be used

As an additional safety measure

The use of lethal force may be lawful when defending yourself from which of the following attempted crimes:

Assault with a deadly weapon

Firearm or ammunition caliber refers to:

Barrel or bullet diameter

In the case of a malfunction, you should

Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction

A magazine is part of a

Semiautomatic pistol

What types of sight do the handgun shooters use

Telescopic red dot open sight

Which of the following is a legal and safe way of transporting your firearm in a motor vehicle?

Unloaded, in the trunk

At shooting ranges, who can call a cease-fire?

anyone

parts of a shotgun shell include

bullet, slug, wad

You can use rimfire cartridges in the centre-fire firearms

false

Shotgun shells are generally measured by

gauge

The primary difference between revolvers and semiautomatic pistols is

how the ammunition is held. Revolvers use a cylinder to hold ammunition. Semiautomatic pistols use a magazine to hold ammunition.

The importance of the "dangerous range" is that a bullet can travel far beyond the intended target.

true

There is no such thing as being too careful with children and guns

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

Trigger locks and cable locks are designed to prevent unauthorized people from firing you gun

true

To shoot safely you must know

1. Your target 2. Your target surroundings 3. What is beyond the target

in order to get a permit to carry a concealed weopon you must

1. have good moral standing 2. have a valid reason for protection or self or family member 3. meet residency requirements 4. taken appropriate courses

It is illegal to discharge your gun in the following unoccupied spaces

1. in an unoccupied building 2. unoccupied car 3. unoccupied dwelling

A semi-automatic centre-fire rifle may legally have this many cartridges in its magazine:

10

Having a gun may end up with significant legal problems if the distance to the nearest public school is less than

1000 feet

According to The Sporting Arms And Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, what is the maximum dangerous range of handgun ammunition

2500 yards or 1 and a half miles miles

Drinking alcohol while handling firearms is safe if your blood alcohol level remains below the legal limit.

False

It is safe to store a loaded firearm in your bedside table.

False

Rifle cartridges loaded with incendiary bullets are legal in California

False

It is okay to use old or corroded firearms and bullets

False, it can cause injury, jams, misfire, and explosions

Child safety precautions only apply if you have children.

False, most people have child guests such as grandchildren, nieces, party guests etc. Even teens need to be guarded

Toddlers lack the strength to pull the trigger of a firearm

False, thier thumb is the strongest of their fingers and they usually point it toward their face

The part of the gun which strikes the primer is called

Firing Pin

As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed:

In the safest possible direction

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.

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

Opening the cylinder

One of the safety rules is to know how to properly

Operate your gun.

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

Two common firearms safety devices are trigger locks and cable locks.

True

When shooting, you must consider that if the bullet misses the target or if it goes through the target completely, it can hit a person or an object

True

the first step in cleaning a gun is

ensure it is not loaded

A choke is part of a cartridge or a shotgun shell

false

Flame throwers are legal in California

false

Is it legal to store a loaded firearm in the premises where children have access to

false

Shotgun shells loaded with flechettes are legal in California

false

Smokeless powder and black powder are easily substitutable.

false

Smokeless powder can be safely used in muzzleloading firearms.

false

You can safely assume your semiautomatic firearm is unloaded when its magazine has been removed.

false

A sale or transfer of a firearm between two private parties (non-dealers) must be completed through a licensed firearms dealer only if the buyer and seller do not personally know each other.

false, either way you need to do it legally

The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the

follower

Is a Firearm Safety Certificate required when a firearm is being loaned

it depends. Generally, a person being loaned a firearm must have a current FSC. However, an FSC is not required if the loan does not exceed three days in duration and the person loaning the firearm is at all times within the presence of the person being loaned the firearm.

. It is illegal for a person convicted of any felony offense to possess a firearm

true

. It is illegal to buy, sell or possess a firearm knowing its identification marks have been erased or altered.

true

. The safety on a semiautomatic pistol is not foolproof.

true

30-round magazine for AR-15 rifle is prohibited.

true

A firearm is concidered to be concealed if any part of it is hidden

true

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

An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.

true

An important lesson children should learn is that guns are not toys.

true

Carrying a loaded firearm in public is prohibited

true

Certain modifications, when made to a firearm, may void its warranty

true

Full-automatic rifles are prohibited in California.

true

Generally, a person may legally have a loaded firearm, if otherwise lawful, at his or her campsite.

true

If another person is present, it is illegal for any person, except in self defense, to draw or exhibit a loaded or unloaded firearm in a rude, angry or threatening manner or in any manner use a firearm in a fight or quarrel.

true

Ignorance and carelessness are major causes of firearm accidents

true

It is a good practice to always use safety, but never rely on it

true

It is illegal to lend a firearm to a minor without the permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian

true

It is important to carefully read all instructional material you receive with your firearm.

true

Just because a cartridge fits into your firearm does not necessarily mean it is safe to shoot

true

Wallet guns are generally prohibited

true

You cannot face any charges for criminal storage of your firearm if the firearm is kept in a locked container or locked with a locking device that has rendered the firearm inoperable.

true

You may face misdemeanor or felony charges if you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it

true

You may get a permit to carry a concealed weapon from the sheriff or The chief or other head of a municipal police department

true

You should always wear hearing protection when high-power firearms are being shot.

true

If you failed your FSC test, you cannot re-take it until 24 hours elapse.

true (if you fail it a second time the length changes)

true of false: a bullet can travel for up to 2 miles if it does not penetrate something before hand

true, most can travel one mile if a target is not hit, and some have been known to travel two miles before losing power and falling on its own