California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Exam

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What action should be taken if a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled?

Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
Try pulling the trigger again
Immediately open the action
Shake the firearm

The correct answer is: Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction

If a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keeping the gun pointed in a safe direction is the first and most important action to take. This is important for safety reasons, as you do not want to inadvertently cause harm to yourself or others. Trying to pull the trigger again or shaking the firearm can be dangerous and may cause injury. Immediately opening the action is also not recommended, as there may still be a live round in the chamber that could discharge. It is best to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, safely unload it, and then troubleshoot the issue.