CA-FSC FSC Firearm Ownership 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is a California Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) valid?
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
Correct answer: 5 years
A California FSC is valid for 5 years from the date it is issued.
Question 2: What is the minimum passing score required on the FSC written test?
- 60%
- 70%
- 75% (Correct answer)
- 85%
Correct answer: 75%
Applicants must correctly answer at least 75% of the questions (23 out of 30) to pass the FSC test.
Question 3: Which state agency oversees the FSC program in California?
- California Highway Patrol
- Department of Justice (DOJ) (Correct answer)
- Department of Consumer Affairs
- Bureau of Firearms Licensing
Correct answer: Department of Justice (DOJ)
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) administers and oversees the FSC program.
Question 4: A person convicted of a felony in California wishes to buy a firearm. What is their status?
- They may buy a long gun only
- They must wait 10 years after release
- They are permanently prohibited from owning firearms (Correct answer)
- They need a court waiver to purchase
Correct answer: They are permanently prohibited from owning firearms
California law permanently prohibits anyone convicted of a felony from purchasing, owning, or possessing firearms.
Question 5: What California document must be completed when purchasing a firearm through a licensed dealer?
- Form CADOJ-100
- DROS (Dealer Record of Sale) (Correct answer)
- ATF Form 4473 only
- Certificate of Ownership Transfer
Correct answer: DROS (Dealer Record of Sale)
A Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) form must be submitted to the DOJ for every firearm purchase through a licensed dealer.
Question 6: What is the mandatory waiting period after purchasing a firearm from a California dealer before it can be picked up?
- 3 days
- 5 days
- 10 days (Correct answer)
- 14 days
Correct answer: 10 days
California requires a 10-day waiting period between the time of purchase and delivery of any firearm.
Question 7: A person subject to a domestic violence restraining order wants to buy a handgun in California. What happens?
- They may purchase after 30 days
- They are prohibited from purchasing firearms (Correct answer)
- They can only buy a shotgun with court approval
- No restriction applies unless the order is criminal
Correct answer: They are prohibited from purchasing firearms
A person subject to a domestic violence restraining order is prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or receiving any firearm in California.
CA-FSC FSC Firearm Ownership 2
How long is a California Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) valid?