CFSC CFSC Firearm Security & Locking Mechanisms 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A locking device should be applied to a firearm whenever it is:
- Being cleaned at a workbench
- In use at a shooting range
- Stored and not actively in use (Correct answer)
- Being transported to a licensed dealer
Correct answer: Stored and not actively in use
Locking devices must be applied whenever the firearm is stored and not actively in supervised use.
Question 2: What is the recommended practice when a gun safe cannot be permanently secured to a structure?
- Leave it unlocked for quicker access
- Bolt or anchor it to the floor or wall (Correct answer)
- Store it in the garage out of sight
- Use only a combination dial lock
Correct answer: Bolt or anchor it to the floor or wall
Bolting or anchoring a gun safe to the floor or wall prevents thieves from carrying it away.
Question 3: Which storage method provides the highest level of security for restricted firearms in a residence?
- A locked wooden gun cabinet
- A locked room with a deadbolt
- A steel safe with a high-quality locking mechanism (Correct answer)
- A hard-sided carrying case with a padlock
Correct answer: A steel safe with a high-quality locking mechanism
A steel gun safe with a robust locking mechanism provides the highest residential security for restricted firearms.
Question 4: When a firearm owner is away from home for an extended period, they must ensure all firearms are:
- Visible near windows to deter burglars
- Locked and stored securely (Correct answer)
- Unloaded but accessible in case of emergency
- Left in the care of a neighbor
Correct answer: Locked and stored securely
Firearms must always be locked and stored securely, especially when the owner is away from home.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT an approved locking device under CFSC guidelines?
- A commercial trigger lock
- A cable lock threaded through the action
- A shoelace tied through the trigger guard (Correct answer)
- A padlock through the action opening
Correct answer: A shoelace tied through the trigger guard
A shoelace is not a tamper-resistant security device and does not meet CFSC safe storage requirements.
Question 6: How should a gun safe be positioned in the home for maximum security?
- In an easily accessible bedroom closet, unsecured
- In a concealed location anchored to a structural element (Correct answer)
- In the garage near the vehicle for quick access
- In a guest bedroom for convenience
Correct answer: In a concealed location anchored to a structural element
Concealing and anchoring a gun safe to structural elements maximizes security by hiding and immobilizing it.
CFSC CFSC Firearm Security & Locking Mechanisms 2
A locking device should be applied to a firearm whenever it is: