FSC Legal Requirements Flashcards

Under California Penal Code, which of the following is a valid exemption from the FSC requirement?

Answer: Inheriting a firearm from an immediate family member

Intra-familial transfers to immediate family members (parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, or siblings) are exempt from the FSC requirement.

A licensed firearms dealer discovers that a customer's FSC was issued in another county in California. Is this FSC valid statewide?

Answer: Yes, an FSC is valid throughout California

An FSC is a state-issued certificate valid anywhere in California regardless of which licensed dealer issued it.

Which of the following statements about the FSC test is CORRECT?

Answer: The test consists of 30 questions in multiple-choice format

The FSC test is a 30-question multiple-choice written test administered at licensed firearms dealers.

A person who holds a valid Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) issued before January 1, 2015 wants to purchase a rifle. What is true?

Answer: A valid unexpired HSC satisfies the FSC requirement for any firearm purchase

An unexpired HSC issued before January 1, 2015 is treated as an FSC and satisfies the requirement for purchasing any type of firearm.

What fee does a licensed dealer charge a customer to administer the FSC test?

Answer: $25

As of current California law, the fee for the FSC test administered by a licensed dealer is $25.

Which of the following individuals is PROHIBITED from obtaining a California FSC?

Answer: A person who has been convicted of a felony

Persons convicted of a felony are prohibited by law from possessing firearms and therefore cannot lawfully obtain an FSC to purchase one.

When a licensed dealer issues an FSC to a customer, what document does the customer receive?

Answer: A physical FSC card generated and issued by the licensed dealer

The licensed dealer prints and issues the FSC card directly to the customer upon successful completion of the test.