Gun License Practice Test Question California

1) Which sequence correctly states the safety rules for children who find a firearm?

2) After removing the magazine from a semiautomatic pistol, what additional action is necessary when verifying that it is unloaded?

3) Which component of a cartridge is the projectile that travels toward the target?

4) If a firearm malfunctions, the safest first action is to point it toward yourself so you can inspect the problem closely.

5) Removing the magazine from a semiautomatic pistol does not necessarily mean the firearm is unloaded.

6) Which feature is typically associated with a single-action revolver?

7) Before cleaning a firearm, you should:

8) A firearm may be pointed in any direction when you have personally checked and confirmed that it is unloaded.

9) Which statement best describes a prohibited straw purchase?

10) A semiautomatic pistol may still be loaded after the magazine is removed because:

11) Why is the dangerous range of a firearm important?

12) Which of the following is a safe practice when handling a firearm?

13) If a cartridge fits into the chamber of a firearm, it is necessarily safe to fire.

14) A person taking medication that causes drowsiness may safely handle a firearm as long as the firearm is unloaded.

15) A person must generally score at least 75% on the DOJ written test to obtain a California Firearm Safety Certificate.

16) Firearm or ammunition caliber generally refers to:

17) Hiding a firearm in an unlocked location is an adequate method of preventing children from gaining access to it.

18) Which storage practice provides the best protection against unauthorized access to a firearm?

19) How long is a California Firearm Safety Certificate generally valid?

20) A California Firearm Safety Certificate is generally valid for five years from the date it is issued.

21) What is generally required to obtain a California Firearm Safety Certificate?

22) Firearm or ammunition caliber generally refers to the diameter of the barrel or bullet.

23) Drinking alcohol while handling a firearm is safe if your blood alcohol level remains below the legal limit for driving.

24) When identifying a safe target, you must consider what could be struck if the bullet misses or passes completely through the target.

25) A person taking medication should handle a firearm only when:

26) Which action should be avoided because a bullet may ricochet?

27) Before shooting at a target, you should know:

28) A firearm's mechanical safety should never be considered a substitute for following the basic firearm safety rules.

29) Which part of a double-action revolver holds the cartridges?

30) Eye and ear protection should be worn when shooting because gunfire can damage hearing and debris or hot gas can injure the eyes.

31) It is generally safe to fire at water because the surface will stop the bullet.

32) Before taking delivery of a firearm, a purchaser who is subject to the requirement must generally:

33) If a firearm malfunctions, which action should be taken?

34) A child finds a firearm and follows the safety rules taught in the study guide. What should the child do first?

35) Which statement best describes the use of a firearm's mechanical safety?

36) Before cleaning a firearm, you should make sure it is unloaded and remove ammunition from the cleaning area.

37) Which of the following is the safest way to determine whether a firearm is loaded?

38) After pointing a double-action revolver in a safe direction and keeping your finger off the trigger, how do you begin unloading it?

39) When handling a firearm, your finger should remain outside the trigger guard until:

40) Children who find a firearm should stop, not touch it, leave the area, and tell an adult.

41) Which of the following best describes a “safe direction”?

42) Which part of a semiautomatic pistol normally stores cartridges before they are fed into the chamber?

43) The dangerous range of a firearm is important because a bullet can travel far beyond the intended target.

44) Why is simply hiding a firearm generally not an adequate method of preventing child access?

45) When shooting a firearm, eye and ear protection should be worn because:

46) Which statement about ammunition is correct?

47) Buying a firearm for a person who is prohibited by law from purchasing or possessing one is permitted if the buyer has a valid Firearm Safety Certificate.

48) A cartridge may remain in the chamber of a semiautomatic pistol after the magazine has been removed.

49) A safe practice when handling a firearm is to keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

50) During California's mandatory 10-day waiting period for a firearm purchase, DOJ generally: