California firearm license Questions With Complete
Solutions
6 basic gun safety rules Correct Answers 1. treat all guns as if
they're loaded
2. always keep gun pointed in safest direction
3. keep finger off trigger until 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 ammo should be stored separately
action Correct Answers a series of moving parts that allow for
the firearm to be loaded, fired and unloaded
additional safety points Correct Answers - never handle gun
when under emotional distress
- never shoot a gun in celebration
- do not shoot at water, flat or hard surfaces
- do not hand gun to someone unless unloaded and action or
cylinder is open
- don't mix guns and alcohol
barrel Correct Answers the metal tube through which a bullet
passes on its way to the target
Becoming safe and responsible firearm owner Correct Answers
1. respect for danger of firearms
2. An awareness and concern about the possible safety hazards
related to firearms; and
3. A desire to learn and practice safe conduct with firearms.
, breech Correct Answers the part of firearm at the rear of the
barrel
bullet Correct Answers the projectile located at the tip of the
cartridge case
caliber Correct Answers bullet or barrel diameter
cartridge Correct Answers A single unit of ammunition made
up of the case, primer,
propellant and bullet.
cartridge case Correct Answers A container for all other
components which comprise a cartridge.
chamber Correct Answers The rear part of a gun barrel where
the cartridge is located
when the gun is loaded.
cylinder Correct Answers The part of a revolver that holds
ammunition in individual chambers.
cylinder latch Correct Answers latch on double- action
revolvers that allows the
cylinder to swing out.
double action Correct Answers A type of firearm action in
which a single pull of the trigger both cocks the
hammer and releases it.
Solutions
6 basic gun safety rules Correct Answers 1. treat all guns as if
they're loaded
2. always keep gun pointed in safest direction
3. keep finger off trigger until 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 ammo should be stored separately
action Correct Answers a series of moving parts that allow for
the firearm to be loaded, fired and unloaded
additional safety points Correct Answers - never handle gun
when under emotional distress
- never shoot a gun in celebration
- do not shoot at water, flat or hard surfaces
- do not hand gun to someone unless unloaded and action or
cylinder is open
- don't mix guns and alcohol
barrel Correct Answers the metal tube through which a bullet
passes on its way to the target
Becoming safe and responsible firearm owner Correct Answers
1. respect for danger of firearms
2. An awareness and concern about the possible safety hazards
related to firearms; and
3. A desire to learn and practice safe conduct with firearms.
, breech Correct Answers the part of firearm at the rear of the
barrel
bullet Correct Answers the projectile located at the tip of the
cartridge case
caliber Correct Answers bullet or barrel diameter
cartridge Correct Answers A single unit of ammunition made
up of the case, primer,
propellant and bullet.
cartridge case Correct Answers A container for all other
components which comprise a cartridge.
chamber Correct Answers The rear part of a gun barrel where
the cartridge is located
when the gun is loaded.
cylinder Correct Answers The part of a revolver that holds
ammunition in individual chambers.
cylinder latch Correct Answers latch on double- action
revolvers that allows the
cylinder to swing out.
double action Correct Answers A type of firearm action in
which a single pull of the trigger both cocks the
hammer and releases it.
