CA FIREARM SAFETY CERTIFICATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
An FSC is valid for how many years from the date of issuance - Answers :Five years
What are the six basic gun safety rules for gun owners to understand and practice at all
times: - Answers :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.
Treat all guns as if they are loaded - Answers :- 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 - Answers :- 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.
Know how to properly operate your gun - Answers :- 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.
ANSWERS
An FSC is valid for how many years from the date of issuance - Answers :Five years
What are the six basic gun safety rules for gun owners to understand and practice at all
times: - Answers :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.
Treat all guns as if they are loaded - Answers :- 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 - Answers :- 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.
Know how to properly operate your gun - Answers :- 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.
