California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Exam

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Which of the following best describes a semi-automatic firearm?

Fires only one shot per trigger pull
Can fire repeatedly until the ammunition is exhausted without reloading
Requires manual action to load the next round
Fires two shots per trigger pull

The correct answer is: Fires only one shot per trigger pull

A semi-automatic firearm is best described as a firearm that fires one shot with each trigger pull. After firing, it automatically ejects the spent cartridge case and chambers a new round from the magazine, making it ready to fire again with the next trigger pull. This capability allows for a relatively quick follow-up shot compared to other types of firearms, but it is important to note that it only fires one round per trigger pull. The other descriptions do not fit the definition of a semi-automatic firearm. The option that states it can fire repeatedly until the ammunition is exhausted refers to fully automatic firearms, which can continue to fire as long as the trigger is held down. Additionally, firearms that require manual action to load the next round would typically be classified as bolt-action or lever-action firearms, and a firearm that fires two shots per trigger pull would be classified as a double-barrel firearm, which is not the case for semi-automatic types.