California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Exam

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Before handling a firearm, what safety precaution should you take first?

  1. Make sure the firearm is loaded

  2. Ensure the safety is engaged

  3. Check that the firearm is unloaded

  4. Aim the firearm in a safe direction

The correct answer is: Check that the firearm is unloaded

Before handling a firearm, it is important to first check that the firearm is unloaded. This is because it is crucial to always treat a firearm as if it is loaded, even if you believe it is not. Option A, making sure the firearm is loaded, should never be the first step when handling a firearm. Option B, ensuring the safety is engaged, is an important step, but it should come after ensuring the firearm is unloaded. Option D, aiming the firearm in a safe direction, is also an important safety measure, but it should not be the first step as it does not guarantee that the firearm is unloaded. Therefore, option C, checking that the firearm is unloaded, is the safest and most responsible first step to take when handling a firearm.

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