CA-FSC FSC Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California law, which of the following is a 'handgun'?
- Any firearm with a barrel over 16 inches
- A pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed (Correct answer)
- Any semi-automatic rifle
- A shotgun with a folding stock
Correct answer: A pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed
California law defines a handgun as any pistol, revolver, or firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.
Question 2: What is the minimum age to purchase a long gun (rifle or shotgun) from a licensed dealer in California?
- 16
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 21
- 25
Correct answer: 18
In California, you must be at least 18 years old to purchase a rifle or shotgun from a licensed firearms dealer.
Question 3: Which of the following is a required safe storage method under California's Child Access Prevention law?
- Storing the firearm on a high shelf
- Keeping the firearm unloaded in a locked container (Correct answer)
- Keeping the firearm in a drawer with a trigger lock
- Leaving the firearm with a trusted neighbor
Correct answer: Keeping the firearm unloaded in a locked container
California law requires firearms to be stored in a locked container or secured with a trigger lock when children may access them.
Question 4: When is it legal to carry a loaded handgun in public in California without a permit?
- Never — an unrestricted permit is always required (Correct answer)
- When traveling directly to or from a firing range
- Only in unincorporated areas
- When threatened by a credible danger
Correct answer: Never — an unrestricted permit is always required
California generally prohibits carrying a loaded firearm in public without a valid Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit.
Question 5: What does 'safe direction' mean when handling a firearm?
- Pointing the muzzle at the ground at all times
- Pointing the muzzle in a direction where an unintentional discharge would cause no injury or minimal damage (Correct answer)
- Pointing the muzzle toward the sky
- Keeping the muzzle pointed at a backstop
Correct answer: Pointing the muzzle in a direction where an unintentional discharge would cause no injury or minimal damage
A safe direction is one where an unintentional discharge would not injure anyone or cause significant property damage.
Question 6: Which action should you take FIRST when someone hands you a firearm?
- Check if it is loaded (Correct answer)
- Remove the magazine
- Engage the safety
- Point it in a safe direction
Correct answer: Check if it is loaded
The first action upon receiving any firearm is to treat it as loaded and immediately check its condition.
Question 7: In California, what is the waiting period after purchasing a firearm from a dealer before it can be transferred to you?
- 24 hours
- 3 days (72 hours)
- 10 days (Correct answer)
- 14 days
Correct answer: 10 days
California imposes a mandatory 10-day waiting period on all firearm purchases before the dealer can transfer the firearm.
CA-FSC FSC Knowledge 2
Under California law, which of the following is a 'handgun'?