California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Exam

Which of the following best describes the '10-Day Waiting Period' in California?

1. A period for obtaining a hunting license

2. A cooling-off period before taking a firearms safety course

3. A mandatory waiting period before a firearm can be released to a purchaser

4. The trial period for a new firearm

The correct answer is: A mandatory waiting period before a firearm can be released to a purchaser

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the purpose of the 10-day waiting period in California. Option A mentions obtaining a hunting license, which is a separate process from purchasing a firearm. Option B mentions a cooling-off period before taking a firearms safety course, but this is not a requirement in California. Option D mentions a trial period, but the 10-day waiting period is not a trial period for a firearm. In contrast, option C accurately describes the purpose of the 10-day waiting period, which is a mandatory waiting period before a firearm can be released to a purchaser in California. This waiting period allows for a background check to be completed and for any potential red flags to be identified before a firearm is transferred to the purchaser.