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Is it legal to store a loaded firearm in the premises where children have access to it?
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?
What is not a part of a cartridge or shotgun shell?
Choke
What type of sights do handgun shooters use?
What type of sights do handgun shooters use?
Red dot, telescopic, open-sight
Full choke gives the tightest shot spread pattern?
Full choke gives the tightest shot spread pattern?
Choke is:
Choke is:
The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the:
The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the:
Smokeless powder and black powder are easily substitutable.
Smokeless powder and black powder are easily substitutable.
Rules for Kids are:
Rules for Kids are:
Smokeless powder can be safely used in muzzleloading firearms.
Smokeless powder can be safely used in muzzleloading firearms.
It is a good practice to always use safety, but never rely on it.
It is a good practice to always use safety, but never rely on it.
Rifle cartridges loaded with incendiary bullets are legal in California.
Rifle cartridges loaded with incendiary bullets are legal in California.
Shotgun shells loaded with flechettes are legal in California.
Shotgun shells loaded with flechettes are legal in California.
To shoot safely you must know:
To shoot safely you must know:
An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.
An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.
More fatalities are caused by firearms accidents than by suicides or homicides with firearms in California.
More fatalities are caused by firearms accidents than by suicides or homicides with firearms in California.
You should always wear hearing protection when high-power firearms are being shot.
You should always wear hearing protection when high-power firearms are being shot.
8 gauge shells are bigger in diameter than 20 gauge.
8 gauge shells are bigger in diameter than 20 gauge.
Flame throwers are legal in California.
Flame throwers are legal in California.
Ignorance and carelessness are major causes of firearm accidents.
Ignorance and carelessness are major causes of firearm accidents.
A safe direction is:
A safe direction is:
You can use rimfire cartridges in center-fire firearms.
You can use rimfire cartridges in center-fire firearms.
Wallet guns are generally prohibited.
Wallet guns are generally prohibited.
The part of the gun which strikes the primer is called:
The part of the gun which strikes the primer is called:
As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed:
As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed:
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.
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.
Which shotgun choke makes the widest shot spread pattern?
Which shotgun choke makes the widest shot spread pattern?
Shotgun choke spread pattern from tightest to widest:
Shotgun choke spread pattern from tightest to widest:
A semi-automatic center-fire rifle may legally have this many cartridges in its magazine:
A semi-automatic center-fire rifle may legally have this many cartridges in its magazine:
Which shotgun has the smallest diameter bore?
Which shotgun has the smallest diameter bore?
Shotgun shells are generally measured by:
Shotgun shells are generally measured by:
To load a handgun you need to push the charged magazine into the grip:
To load a handgun you need to push the charged magazine into the grip:
This kind of bullet is sharply pointed to minimize air drag:
This kind of bullet is sharply pointed to minimize air drag:
All generations of Glock 17 are legal in California.
All generations of Glock 17 are legal in California.
What is the most widespread material to make shotgun shots of?
What is the most widespread material to make shotgun shots of?
What action type cannot have a magazine?
What action type cannot have a magazine?
To identify a single action revolver:
To identify a single action revolver:
You have a very old firearm with no datastamp. Before using it, what should you do?
You have a very old firearm with no datastamp. Before using it, what should you do?
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.
Legal Considerations
- 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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Test your knowledge on firearm safety regulations, handling practices, and ammunition specifics. This quiz covers essential topics including the legal restrictions and safety measures necessary for responsible firearm ownership. Understand the importance of safety protocols and components related to firearms.
