CA Firearm Safety Certificate 2022

An FSC is valid for how many years from the date of issuance Five years What are the six basic gun safety rules for gun owners to understand and practice at all times: 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. 00:04 01:23 Treat all guns as if they are loaded - Always assume that a gun is loaded even if you think it is unloaded. - Every time a gun is handled for any reason, check to see that it is unloaded. - If you are unable to check a gun to see if it is unloaded, leave it alone and seek help from someone more knowledgeable about guns. Keep the gun pointed in the safest possible direction - Always be aware of where the gun is pointing. A "safe direction" is one where an accidental discharge of the gun will not cause injury or damage. - Only point a gun at an object that you intend to shoot. - Never point a gun toward yourself or another person. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot - Always keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. - Even though it may be comfortable to rest your finger on the trigger, it is unsafe. - If you are moving around with your finger on the trigger and stumble or fall, you could inadvertently pull the trigger. - Sudden loud noises or movements can result in an accidental discharge because there is a natural tendency to tighten the muscles when startled. - The trigger is for firing, the handle is for handling. Know your target, its surroundings, and beyond - Check that the areas in front of and behind your target are safe before shooting. - Be aware that if the bullet misses or completely passes through the target, it could strike a person or object. - Identify the target and make sure it is what you intend to shoot. If you are in doubt, DON'T SHOOT! - Never fire at a target that is only a movement, color, sound or unidentifiable shape. - Be aware of all the people around you before you shoot. Know how to properly operate your gun - It is important to become thoroughly familiar with your gun. You should know its mechanical characteristics including how to properly load, unload and clear a malfunction from your gun. - Obviously, not all guns are mechanically the same. Never assume that what applies to one make or model is exactly applicable to another. - You should direct questions regarding the operation of your gun to your firearms dealer, or contact the manufacturer directly. Store your gun safely and securely to prevent unauthorized use.Guns and ammunition should be stored separately - Even when the gun is not in your hands, you must still think of safety. - Use a California-approved firearms safety device on the gun, such as a trigger lock or cable lock, so it cannot be fired. - Store your gun unloaded in a locked container, such as a California-approved lock box or a gun safe. - Store your gun in a different location than the ammunition. - For maximum safety you should use both a locking device and a storage container. The four safety "Rules for Kids" if they see a gun are: 1. STOP 2. DON"T Touch 3. Leave the area 4. Tell an adult Toddlers lack the strength to pull the trigger of a firearm. FALSE - A child's thumb has twice the strength of the other fingers You may face misdemeanor or felony charges if you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it TRUE - You may be guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony if you keep a loaded firearm within any premises that are under your custody or control and a child under 18 years of age obtains and uses it, resulting in injury or death, or carries it to a public place There is no such thing as being too careful with children and guns TRUE