Firearm Safety

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What is the most widespread material to make shotgun shots of? Silver Brass Lead None of the above

Brass

The chamber end of the barrel is called the: Butt Breech Backend Freebore

Breech

Light alcohol is ok before shooting? (True or False)

False

Rifle cartridges loaded with incendiary rounds are legal in CA? (True or False)

False

What action type cannot have a magazine? Semi-automatic Hinge Pump Lever

Hinge

As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed: Up In the safest possible direction Down To the North

In the safest possible direction

To load a handgun you need to push the charged magazine into the grip: Rudely till you hear the crunch Softly and slowly Gently and fast None of the above

Rudely till you hear a crunch

Rule #1 from the Rules for Kids is: Your gun is your responsibility Stop! Point the firearm in the safest direction possible Pick it up and leave immediately

Stop

Rule #4 for the Rules for Kids is: Don't touch Tell and Adult Stop Leave the Area

Tell an Adult

A safe direction is: The one, where accidental discharge can cause injury or damage. The one, where accidental discharge will not cause injury or damage. Always muzzle down Always muzzle up

The one, where accidental discharge will not cause injury or damage.

A safe direction is: Always muzzle up Always muzzle down The one, where accidental discharge will not cause injury or damage. The one, where accidental discharge can cause injury or damage.

The one, where accidental discharge will not cause injury or damage.

A firearm is considered to be concealed if any part of it is hidden? (True or False)

True

All generations of Glock 17 are legal in CA? (True or False)

True

An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime? (True or False)

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 or False)

True

If there is any chance that your shot will be unsafe, you should refrain from firing? (True or False)

True

Ignorance and carelessness are major causes of firearm accidents? (True or False)

True

It is a good idea to always use the safety , but never rely on it? (True or False)

True

Multi Burst trigger activators are prohibited in CA? (True or False)

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 or False)

True

You should always wear hearing protection when high-power firearms are being shot? (True or False)

True

Having a gun may end up with significant legal problems if the distance to the nearest public school is less than: 1,000 yards 0.5 mile 1,000 feet 1 mile

1,000 feet

A semi-automatic centre-fire rifle may legally have this many cartridges in its magazine: unlimited 10 20 5

10

According to The Sporting Arms And Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, what is the maximum dangerous range of handgun ammunition? 1500 yards 2000 yards 500 yards 2500 yards

2500 yards

Which shotgun has the smallest diameter bore? 28 gauge 20 gauge 14 gauge 410 guage/calibre

410 guage/calibre

How long is a Firearm Safety Certificate valid? Lifetime 5 years 10 years None of the above

5 Years

It is illegal to discharge your gun in: Unoccupied dwelling. Unoccupied motor vehicle Unoccupied building All of the above

All of the Above

To shoot safely you must know: Your target's surrounding What is beyond the target Your target All of the above

All of the Above

Who can call a cease-fire? Shooting range officials Shooters Spectators Anyone

Anyone

What is not part of a cartridge to a shotgun shell? Wad Slug Bullet Choke

Choke

Which shotgun choke makes the widest shot spread pattern? Modified Full Choke Improved Modified Cylinder Bore

Cylinder Bore

Rule #2 from the Rules for Kids is: Don't touch Stop! Pick it up and leave immediately Point the firearm in the safest direction possible

Don't Touch

30-round magazine for AR-15 rifle is prohibited in OR? (True or False)

False

8 gauge shells are smaller in diameter than 20 gauge? (True or False)

False

Flame throwers are legal in CA? (True or False)

False

Full choke gives the tightest shot spread pattern? (True or False)

False

It is legal to store a loaded firearm in the premises where children have access to? (True or False)

False

Modified choke gives wider shot spread pattern than cylinder bore? (True or False)

False

More fatalities are caused by firearms accidents than by suicides or homicides with firearms in CA? (True or False)

False

Shotgun shells loaded with flechettes are legal in California? (True or False)

False

Smokeless powder and black powder are easily substitutable? (True or False)

False

Smokeless powder can be safely used in muzzle loading firearms? (True or False)

False

You can use rimfire cartridges in the centre-fire firearms? (True or False)

False

Zip guns are NOT generally prohibited in CA? (True or False)

False

The part of the gun which strikes the primer is called: Percussion Pin Firing Pin Firing Rod Percussion Cap

Firing Pin

The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the: Leader Magazine spring Magazine plug Follower

Follower

Shotgun shells are generally measured by: Gauge Calibre Grains None of the above

Gauge

Is a Firearm Safety Certificate required when a firearm is being loaned? It depends on the specific circumstances Yes, always No, never None of the above

It depends on the specific circumstances

Rule #3 from the Rules for Kids is: Pick it up and leave immediately Stop! Leave the Area Don't touch

Leave the Area

What type of sights do handgun shooters use? Open-sight Telescopic Red-dot All of the Above

Open-sight

What should your children know if they discover a gun: the Penal Code section 26840 Rules for Kids What is beyond the target How to handle firearms safely

Rules for Kids

This kind of bullets are sharply pointed to minimize air drag: Spitzer Truncated cone Flat point Round nose

Spitzer

Choke is: The taper at the end of the shotguns muzzle When you shoot while being strangled The taper in front of the shotgun's chamber None of the Above

The taper at the end of the shotguns muzzle

8 gauge shells are bigger in diameter than 20 gauge? (True or False)

True

An illegal firearm purchase can result in an imprisonment and a fine? (True or False)

True

Buying a gun and giving it to someone who is prohibited from owning one is a state and federal crime? (True or False)

True

Full-automatic rifles are prohibited in CA? (True or False)

True

My firearm is my responsibility? (True or False)

True

Pointing a firearm at someone can result in criminal charges? (True or False)

True

Wallet guns are generally prohibited? (True or False)

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 or False)

True

You must never assume that simply because a toddler may lack finger strength, they cannot pull the trigger? (True or False)

True

You must treat any firearm as if it is loaded? (True or False)

True

You need a valid FSC to purchase a firearm? (True or False)

True

You should never eat, drink or smoke when shooting, especially at indoor ranges? (True or False)

True

You should never use old or corroded ammunition? (True or False)

True

Your trigger finger must be kept off the trigger until you are actually ready to shoot? (True or False)

True

You have a very old firearms with no data stamp. Before using it, what should you do? Ask at gun forums Try and see which ammunition fits the chamber of the firearm You must get it examined by a gunsmith None of the above

You must get it examined by a gunsmith


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