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