California Firearm Safety Certificate Practice (FSC)

25 July 2022
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Is it legal to store a loaded firearm in the premises where children have access to?
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False
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What is not a part of a cartridge or a shotgun shell?
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Choke
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What types of sight do the handgun shooters use?
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Red-dote, open-sight, and telescopic
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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.
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False
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Generally, it is legal to carry a concealed firearm in public under which of the following circumstances?
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A. You were honorably discharged from the military B. You are an experienced gun handler and know all of the safety rules C. You are in an unsafe area **D. None of the above**
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The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the:
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Follower
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Smokeless powder and black powder are easily substitutable.
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False
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Rule #4 from the Rules for Kids is:
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Tell an adult Rules for Kids are: 1. Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the Area. 4. Tell an Adult.
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You need a valid FSC to legally purchase firearms.
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True
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You must treat any firearm as if it is loaded.
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True
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Smokeless powder can be safely used in muzzleloading firearms.
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False
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It is a good practice to always use safety, but never rely on it.
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True
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Rifle cartridges loaded with incendiary bullets are legal in California.
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False
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Shotgun shells loaded with flechettes are legal in California.
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False
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To shoot safely you must know:
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A. Your target B. What is beyond the target C. Your target's surrounding D. All of the above
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An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.
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True
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You can safely assume your semiautomatic firearm is unloaded when its magazine has been removed.
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False
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You should always wear hearing protection when high-power firearms are being shot.
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True
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Trigger locks and cable locks are designed to prevent unauthorized people from firing you gun.
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True
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Flame throwers are legal in California
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False
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Ignorance and carelessness are major causes of firearm accidents
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True
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The safest direction is:
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the one, where accidental discharge will not cause injury or damage.
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You can use rimfire cartridges in the centre-fire firearms.
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False
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Wallet guns are generally prohibited
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True
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The part of the gun which strikes the primer is called:
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Firing pin
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As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed:
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In the safest possible direction
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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
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True
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Rule #1 from the Rules for Kids is:
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Stop! Rules for Kids are: 1. Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the Area. 4. Tell an Adult.
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Which of the following is a legal and safe way of transporting your firearm in a motor vehicle?
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Unloaded, in the trunk
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My firearm is my responsibility
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True
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A semi-automatic centre-fire rifle may legally have this many cartridges in its magazine:
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10
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The safety on a firearm should be used:
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As an additional safety measure
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Shotgun shells are generally measured by:
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Gauge
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Light alcohol is okay before shooting
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False
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Your trigger finger must be kept off the trigger until you are actually ready to shoot
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True
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The pictured item is a:
The pictured item is a:
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Telescopic Sight
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The use of lethal force may be lawful when defending yourself from which of the following attempted crimes:
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Assault with a deadly weapon
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The pictured item is a:
The pictured item is a:
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Bolt action pistol
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This part of the handgun (indicated by the red arrow) is called a:
This part of the handgun (indicated by the red arrow) is called a:
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Trigger guard
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Buying a gun and giving it to someone who is prohibited from owning one is a state and federal crime
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True
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This part of the handgun (indicated by the red arrow) is called a:
This part of the handgun (indicated by the red arrow) is called a:
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Magazine release
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The pictured grip is a proper two-handed grip:
The pictured grip is a proper two-handed grip:
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True
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To start cleaning your firearm, your first step should be:
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Make sure it's unloaded
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Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:
Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:
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Pump action
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Rule #2 from the Rules for Kids is:
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Don't touch! Rules for Kids are: 1. Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the Area. 4. Tell an Adult.
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Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:
Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:
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Bolt action
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Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:
Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:
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Lever action
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Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:
Please identify the type of action of the pictured firearm:
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Hinge action
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What is wrong with the pictured grip?
What is wrong with the pictured grip?
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The middle finger is on the trigger
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All generations of Glock 17 are legal in California.
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False
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What is wrong with the pictured grip?
What is wrong with the pictured grip?
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Thumbs are behind the slide
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What is the most widespread material to make shotgun shots of?
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Lead
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On the picture below 1 is a:
On the picture below 1 is a:
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Bullet
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What action type cannot have a magazine?
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Hinge
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The type of the pictured weapon is a:
The type of the pictured weapon is a:
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Single-action revolver
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You have a very old firearm with no datastamp. Before using it, what should you do?
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You must get it examined by a gunsmith
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Zip guns are NOT generally prohibited in California.
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False
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A basic safety rule when handling a firearm is to know your:
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Target and it's surroundings
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Easy access to loaded firearms at home is a major cause of accidental shootings involving children.
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True
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At shooting ranges, who can call a cease-fire?
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Anyone
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Rule #3 from the Rules for Kids is:
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Leave the area Rules for Kids are: 1. Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the Area. 4. Tell an Adult.
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You should never use old or corroded ammunition.
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True
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If there is any chance that your shot will be unsafe, you should refrain from firing.
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True
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According to The Sporting Arms And Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, what is the maximum dangerous range of handgun ammunition
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2500 yards
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Full-automatic rifles are prohibited in California.
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True
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You should never eat, drink or smoke when shooting, especially at indoor ranges.
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True
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The pictured item is a:
The pictured item is a:
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Grip safety
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30-round magazine for AR-15 rifle is prohibited.
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True
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Pointing a firearm at someone can result in criminal charges
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True
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Shooting firearms in the air is very safe and absolutely legal way to celebrate a holiday.
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False
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What should your children know if they discover a gun:
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Rules for Kids
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You must never assume that simply because a toddler may lack finger strength, they cannot pull the trigger
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True
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An illegal firearm purchase can result in an imprisonment and a fine
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True
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Having a gun may end up with significant legal problems if the distance to the nearest public school is less than:
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1000 feet
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A firearm is concidered to be concealed if any part of it is hidden
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True
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Carrying a loaded firearm in public is prohibited
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True
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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.
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True
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It is illegal to discharge your gun in:
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A. unoccupied motor vehicle B. unoccupied building C. unoccupied dwelling **D. all of the above**
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Is a Firearm Safety Certificate required when a firearm is being loaned?
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It depends on the specific circumstances
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How long is a Firearm Safety Certificate valid?
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5 years
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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.
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True
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If you failed your FSC test, you cannot re-take it until 24 hours elapse.
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True