Firearm Safety Certificate ( FSC and HSC ) – Flashcards

A safe practice when handling a gun is to rest your finger on the outside of the trigger guard or along the side of the gun until you are ready to shoot. True False

To "know your target, its surroundings and beyond," you must consider that if the bullet misses or completely passes through the target, it could strike a person or object. True False

Drinking alcohol while handling firearms is safe if your blood alcohol level remains below the legal limit. True False

Which of the following safety points should you remember when handling a gun? A. Never shoot a gun in celebration. B. Do not fire at water, flat or hard surfaces. C. Wear ear and eye protection when shooting a gun. D. All of the above.

Toddlers lack the strength to pull the trigger of a firearm. True False

You may face misdemeanor or felony charges if you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it. True False

There is no such thing as being too careful with children and guns. True False

An important lesson children should learn is that guns are not toys. True False

The four safety "Rules for Kids" if they see a gun are: A. _____________________________ B. _____________________________ C. _____________________________ D. _____________________________

Child safety precautions only apply if you have children. True False

The importance of the "dangerous range" is that a bullet can travel far beyond the intended target. True False

The safety on a semiautomatic pistol is not foolproof. True False

Just because a cartridge fits into your firearm does not necessarily mean it is safe to shoot. True False

In the case of a malfunction, you should: A. Keep your finger on the trigger. B. Immediately drop the firearm. C. Try and determine where the malfunction is. D. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

After ensuring a double-action revolver is pointed in a safe direction and with your finger off the trigger, you begin unloading the firearm by: A. Opening the cylinder. B. Locking the slide back. C. Opening the loading gate. D. Pushing the magazine release.

Firearm or ammunition caliber refers to: A. Barrel length. B. Magazine capacity. C. Barrel or bullet diameter. D. Bullet velocity.

A magazine is part of a: A. Single-action revolver. B. Double-action revolver. C. Semiautomatic pistol. D. Single-action and a double-action revolver.

It is important to carefully read all instructional material you receive with your firearm. True False

Certain modifications, when made to a firearm, may void its warranty. True False

It is safe to store a loaded firearm in your bedside table. True False

Two common firearms safety devices are trigger locks and cable locks. True False

Which of the following steps should be taken to "childproof" your firearm? A. Use a firearms safety device AND store the firearm in a locked container. B. Always store your firearm unloaded. C. Store ammunition separately in a locked container. D. All of the above.

It is illegal for a person convicted of any felony offense to possess a firearm. True False

To legally give a firearm to your best friend as a birthday gift, you must complete the transfer of the firearm through a licensed firearms dealer. True False

It is illegal to lend a firearm to a minor without the permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian. True False

Generally, a person may legally have a loaded firearm, if otherwise lawful, at his or her campsite. True False

It is illegal to buy, sell or possess a firearm knowing its identification marks have been erased or altered. True False