Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Questions and Answers Part 1

Question 1

Muzzleloading weapons can safely use smokeless powder.

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 2

Always using safety is a good idea, but you should never rely on it.

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 3

In California, incendiary bullet-loaded rifle cartridges are permitted.

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 4

In California, shotgun shells with flechettes within are permitted.

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 5

Federal law prohibits the "straw purchase" of firearms.

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 6

Once the magazine has been taken out of your semiautomatic weapon, you can fairly presume that it is empty.

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 7

When high-powered firearms are being fired, hearing protection should always be used.

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 8

Choose the safest direction to point a gun's muzzle.

Accepted Answer

Downrange

Answer

At something metal

Answer

Horizontally

Answer

Into a box or container

Question 9

When should you press the gun's trigger with your finger?

Accepted Answer

When you are ready to shoot

Answer

To prevent an accidental discharge

Answer

When cleaning/ disassembling the firearm

Answer

When walking or moving around

Question 10

When should you make sure a gun is unloaded before using it?

Accepted Answer

Anytime you are handling the firearm

Answer

While hunting or fishing

Answer

Before leaving it unattended

Answer

Before loading a second round