Want to put your knowledge to the test? Dive into our firearms safety quiz! It’s a fun way to see how much you know about gun safety and get a bit of practice in—especially if you’re thinking about taking the California FSC test. Good luck!

Firearms Safety Test

This quiz is designed to provide a general understanding of basic firearm safety principles and highlight any gaps in your knowledge. It is important to note that this test does not cover all aspects of safe firearm handling and should not be taken as a reflection of your capability to safely manipulate and use firearms. While it includes some of the questions used in the Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Test in California, it is intended to serve as a supplementary educational tool rather than a comprehensive evaluation of your firearm safety skills.

1 / 20

You should always store guns and ammunition:

Together in a nightstand drawer

Separately in secure, locked locations

Together in a safe

In a gun rack

2 / 20

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

3 / 20

Which of the following is the correct way to use a gun?

Never shoot a gun in celebration.

Do not fire at water, flat or hard surfaces.

Wear ear and eye protection when shooting a gun.

All of the above.

4 / 20

The correct way to transport a firearm in a vehicle is:

Loaded and on the passenger seat

Unloaded, in a case, with the ammunition stored separately

Loaded, with the safety on

Unloaded, but within easy reach

5 / 20

If approached by a range safety officer, what are you required to do?

Continue shooting.

Place your firearm on safe, keep the firearm downrange, and turn toward the range safety officer.

Hand your firearm to the range safety officer.

Put your firearm down on the ground.

6 / 20

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

True

False

7 / 20

How often should you clean your firearm?

After every use and periodically when in storage

Once a year

Only when it starts to malfunction

Before each use

8 / 20

What is the best way to ensure a firearm is unloaded before cleaning it?

Remove the magazine and check the chamber

Put the safety on

Fire the gun in a safe direction

Shake the firearm

9 / 20

In firearm terminology, what does "caliber" refer to?

The length of the barrel.

How many rounds the magazine holds.

The diameter of the barrel or bullet.

The speed of the bullet.

10 / 20

Is the safety mechanism of a semiautomatic pistol completely reliable?

Yes, it ensures total safety.

No, it can still fail.

11 / 20

If you’re not planning to shoot immediately, your finger should be:

On the trigger

Inside the trigger guard

Outside the trigger guard

On the safety

12 / 20

Which of the following actions is considered unsafe?

Dry-firing a gun for practice

Pointing a gun at something you intend to kill or destroy

Leaving a gun unattended on a table

Checking your surroundings before pulling the trigger

13 / 20

What should you do first if a firearm malfunctions?

Secure the firearm in a safe direction and assess the malfunction or contact a range safety officer.

Drop it immediately.

Disassemble the firearm on the spot.

Place the firearm in its case/holster for later inspection.

14 / 20

What is the common firearm safety device for storage?

Trigger lock

Trigger cable lock

Both

15 / 20

If the cartridge fits into the firearm, it’s safe to use.

True

False

16 / 20

When should hearing and eye protection be worn?

Only if you are shooting a high-caliber firearm

Always when shooting

Only at an indoor range

Only if others are shooting nearby

17 / 20

The correct action if you drop a firearm is to:

Pick it up and check for damage

Kick it to a safe location

Leave it until an expert arrives

Pick it up carefully, ensuring it’s pointed in a safe direction

18 / 20

What is the proper way to hand a firearm to someone else?

Hand it over with the muzzle pointing at the ceiling

Ensure it's unloaded and the action is open

Pass it with the safety on

Any of the above

19 / 20

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

True

False

20 / 20

Which of the following is not a secure storage method?

Top of closet

Cable lock

Firearm safe

Storing firearm and ammunition separately

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