Firearm Safety Certificate Study Guide: June 2020 (Updated Version) (California Firearm Safety Guides)

This study guide provides the basic firearm safety information necessary to pass the test. Following the firearm safety information in this guide will help reduce the potential for accidental deaths and injuries, particularly those involving children, caused by the unsafe handling and storing of firearms. In addition to safety information, this study guide provides a general summary of the state laws that govern the sale and use of firearms. Finally, there is a glossary that defines the more technical terms used in the study guide. Simply reading this study guide will not make you a safe firearm owner. To be a safe firearm owner you must practice the firearm safety procedures described in the following pages.Table of ContentsIntroductionWhy Firearm Safety?Firearm Safety is the LawFirearm Safety Certificate InformationCauses of Firearm Accidents2 Preventing Misuse TragediesBecoming a Safe and Responsible Firearm OwnerChapter 1: Gun Safety RulesThe Six Basic Gun Safety RulesAdditional Safety PointsChapter 1: Self TestChapter 2: Firearms and ChildrenFirearm Owner ResponsibilitySummary of Safe Storage Laws Regarding ChildrenYou Cannot Be Too Careful With Children and GunsTalking to Children About GunsInstill a Mind Set of Safety and ResponsibilityRules for KidsChapter 2: Self TestChapter 3: Firearm Operation and Safe Handling Safe HandlingDemonstrationRevolver Parts and OperationHow a Revolver WorksDouble-Action Revolver Safe HandlingSingle-Action Revolver Safe HandlingSemiautomatic Pistol Parts and OperationHow a Semiautomatic Pistol WorksSemiautomatic Pistol Safe HandlingLong Gun Safe HandlingAmmunitionAmmunition ComponentsComponents of a CartridgePhysics of GunfireFirearm and Ammunition CalibersDangerous RangeMalfunctionsChapter 3: Self TestChapter 4: Firearm OwnershipUnderstand the Safety Aspects of Your Firearm.Carefully Read All Instructional MaterialEnroll in a Firearm Training CourseCleaning and Repair.Safety and Storage DevicesMethods of ChildproofingChapter 4: Self TestProhibited Firearms Transfers and Straw PurchasesChapter 5: Firearms Laws Introduction to the LawsSales and Transfers of FirearmsNew California Resident RequirementCarrying a Concealed WeaponFirearms Aboard Common CarriersFirearms in the Home, Business or at the CampsiteThe Use of Lethal Force in Self-DefenseLoaded Firearms in PublicLarge-Capacity MagazinesFirearm Storage During ProhibitionMiscellaneous Prohibited ActsPersons Ineligible to Possess FirearmsChapter 5: Self TestSafe Handling Demonstration Glossary Read more