California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Exam

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Where is it illegal to carry or possess a firearm in California?

In your own residence
On public roads and walkways
In areas posted as 'No Firearms Allowed'
At a licensed shooting range

The correct answer is: In areas posted as 'No Firearms Allowed'

Carrying or possessing a firearm in areas posted as 'No Firearms Allowed' is illegal in California because such postings indicate that a specific site has established rules prohibiting firearms for safety and security reasons. These areas may include certain public spaces, businesses, and facilities where the property owner or governing body has determined that firearms are not permitted. Adhering to these postings is essential to respect the rights of property owners and to maintain public safety. In contrast, carrying a firearm in your own residence is generally legal, as private property owners have the right to possess firearms within their homes. Likewise, public roads and walkways have regulations about firearm possession, but they do not prohibit carrying firearms outright. Licensed shooting ranges are designed explicitly for firearm use, making it lawful to possess and use firearms there.