Firearm Safety and Regulations Quiz

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Is it legal to store a loaded firearm in the premises where children have access to it?

False (B)

What is not a part of a cartridge or shotgun shell?

Choke

What type of sights do handgun shooters use?

Red dot, telescopic, open-sight

Full choke gives the tightest shot spread pattern?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choke is:

<p>The taper at the end of shotgun's muzzle</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the:

<p>Follower</p> Signup and view all the answers

Smokeless powder and black powder are easily substitutable.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rules for Kids are:

<ol> <li>Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the area. 4. Tell an adult.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Smokeless powder can be safely used in muzzleloading firearms.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is a good practice to always use safety, but never rely on it.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rifle cartridges loaded with incendiary bullets are legal in California.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shotgun shells loaded with flechettes are legal in California.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To shoot safely you must know:

<p>Your target, your target's surroundings, and what is beyond the target</p> Signup and view all the answers

An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More fatalities are caused by firearms accidents than by suicides or homicides with firearms in California.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should always wear hearing protection when high-power firearms are being shot.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

8 gauge shells are bigger in diameter than 20 gauge.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flame throwers are legal in California.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ignorance and carelessness are major causes of firearm accidents.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A safe direction is:

<p>The one where accidental discharge will not cause injury or damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can use rimfire cartridges in center-fire firearms.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wallet guns are generally prohibited.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The part of the gun which strikes the primer is called:

<p>Firing pin</p> Signup and view all the answers

As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed:

<p>In the safest possible direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

When shooting, you must consider that if the bullet misses the target or if it goes through the target completely, it can hit a person or an object.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which shotgun choke makes the widest shot spread pattern?

<p>Cylinder Bore</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shotgun choke spread pattern from tightest to widest:

<p>Full choke, Modified, Improved cylinder, Cylinder bore (FMIC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A semi-automatic center-fire rifle may legally have this many cartridges in its magazine:

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which shotgun has the smallest diameter bore?

<p>410 gauge/calibre</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shotgun shells are generally measured by:

<p>Gauge</p> Signup and view all the answers

To load a handgun you need to push the charged magazine into the grip:

<p>Rudely till you hear the crunch</p> Signup and view all the answers

This kind of bullet is sharply pointed to minimize air drag:

<p>Spitzer</p> Signup and view all the answers

All generations of Glock 17 are legal in California.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most widespread material to make shotgun shots of?

<p>Lead</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action type cannot have a magazine?

<p>Hinge</p> Signup and view all the answers

To identify a single action revolver:

<p>The loading gate on the right side behind the cylinder clearly identifies the revolver as a single action one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You have a very old firearm with no datastamp. Before using it, what should you do?

<p>You must get it examined by a gunsmith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Firearm Safety Regulations

  • Storing a loaded firearm in areas accessible to children is illegal.
  • Full choke creates the tightest shot spread pattern in shotguns.
  • Choke refers to the tapered end of a shotgun's muzzle.
  • The following components of a firearm magazine include the follower, which supports the cartridges.
  • Ignorance and carelessness significantly contribute to firearm accidents.

Cartridge and Ammunition

  • Choke is not a component of a cartridge or shotgun shell.
  • Smokeless powder is more powerful than black powder and should not be used interchangeably in muzzleloaders.
  • Legal restrictions in California include prohibitions on incendiary bullets in rifle cartridges and flechette-loaded shotgun shells.
  • The 410 gauge/caliber has the smallest diameter bore among shotguns.

Firearm Safety Practices

  • It is essential to always wear hearing protection when firing high-power firearms.
  • Safe firearm handling includes knowing your target, its surroundings, and what lies beyond it.
  • A safe direction is critical; it refers to the direction where an accidental discharge would not cause harm or damage.
  • Follow the four rules for children when encountering firearms: Stop, Don't Touch, Leave the Area, Tell an Adult.

Firearm Features

  • Handgun sights types include red dot, telescopic, and open-sight.
  • Spitzer bullets are designed to minimize air drag due to their pointed shape.
  • Shotgun shells are measured by gauge.
  • An illegal firearm purchase, known as a straw purchase, is classified as a federal crime.
  • Generations of Glock 17 are not all legal in California; specifically, Gen 4 is illegal due to lacking a magazine disconnect safety.
  • Wallet guns are typically prohibited.

Magazine and Load Handling

  • A semi-automatic center-fire rifle can legally hold a maximum of 10 cartridges in its magazine.
  • To properly load a handgun, push the charged magazine into the grip until you hear a click or crunch.

Other Key Facts

  • Accidents involving firearms cause fewer fatalities compared to suicides and homicides, with suicides as the leading cause.
  • The shotgun choke system ranks from tightest to widest: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder Bore.
  • The firing pin is the component that strikes the primer in a firearm.
  • A hinge action type firearm cannot accommodate a magazine.

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