CALIFORNIA FIREARM SAFETY CERTIFICATE TEST
WITH COMMONLY TETSTED QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS.
WHAT ARE THE 6 BASIC RULES OF GUN SAFETY?
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"?
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?
* ONLY SHOULD POINT GUN AT TARGET YOU INTEND TO SHOOT
*SHOULDN'T AT ANYONE OR YOURSELF
WHERE SHOULD YOUR TRIGGER FINGER BE?
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
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?
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
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, 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?
Guns and ammunition should be stored separately.
T/F-Even when the gun is not in your hands, you must still think of safety.
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
True
HOW SHOULD YOU STORE YOUR GUN?
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?
No
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SECURITY WHILE
STORING YOUR GUN
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.
True
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO BEFORE handing a gun TO SOMEONE?
ACCEPTING A GUN FROM SOMEONE?
IN BOTH SCENERIOS VERIFY THE GUN IS UNLOADED AND THE
CYLINGER OR ACTION IS OPEN
Why should you shoot water, flat, or hard surfaces?
Do not shoot at water, flat or hard surfaces. The bullet can ricochet and hit
someone or something other than the target.
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WITH COMMONLY TETSTED QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS.
WHAT ARE THE 6 BASIC RULES OF GUN SAFETY?
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"?
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?
* ONLY SHOULD POINT GUN AT TARGET YOU INTEND TO SHOOT
*SHOULDN'T AT ANYONE OR YOURSELF
WHERE SHOULD YOUR TRIGGER FINGER BE?
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
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?
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
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, 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?
Guns and ammunition should be stored separately.
T/F-Even when the gun is not in your hands, you must still think of safety.
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
True
HOW SHOULD YOU STORE YOUR GUN?
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?
No
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SECURITY WHILE
STORING YOUR GUN
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.
True
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO BEFORE handing a gun TO SOMEONE?
ACCEPTING A GUN FROM SOMEONE?
IN BOTH SCENERIOS VERIFY THE GUN IS UNLOADED AND THE
CYLINGER OR ACTION IS OPEN
Why should you shoot water, flat, or hard surfaces?
Do not shoot at water, flat or hard surfaces. The bullet can ricochet and hit
someone or something other than the target.
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