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FSC Legal Requirements Flashcards

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  1. Under California law, which of the following individuals does NOT need an FSC to acquire a firearm?

    Answer: A reserve peace officer acquiring a duty weapon

    Reserve peace officers are included in the statutory exemptions from the FSC requirement in California.

  2. What happens if a licensed dealer transfers a firearm to someone without a valid FSC in violation of California law?

    Answer: The dealer may face criminal penalties and license revocation

    A dealer who knowingly transfers a firearm without verifying a valid FSC can face criminal liability and potential loss of their license.

  3. A competitive shooter holds a valid California FSC. They move out of state and return two years later. Is their FSC still valid?

    Answer: Yes, as long as it has not expired within its five-year term

    An FSC remains valid for its full five-year term regardless of temporary changes in residency, provided it has not expired.

  4. Which California Penal Code section primarily establishes the FSC requirement for firearm purchases?

    Answer: Penal Code § 26840

    California Penal Code § 26840 is the primary section that requires purchasers of firearms to possess a valid FSC.

  5. A person presents a currently valid FSC to a licensed dealer. The dealer may NOT rely on this FSC if:

    Answer: The FSC is more than five years old

    An FSC that is more than five years old has expired and is no longer valid for any firearm purchase.

  6. Which of the following correctly describes who may ADMINISTER the FSC test?

    Answer: A DOJ-certified instructor at a licensed firearms dealership

    The FSC test must be administered by a DOJ-certified instructor who is typically the licensed dealer or an employee at a licensed dealership.

  7. Under California's FSC law, a licensed collector of curios and relics (C&R) who is also a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) acquires an eligible C&R firearm. Are they exempt from FSC?

    Answer: Yes, licensed collectors (FFL/C&R) are exempt when acquiring curios and relics

    Federal Firearms Licensees who are licensed collectors are among the statutory exemptions from the FSC requirement for eligible transactions.