California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a safe practice for handling firearms?

  1. Keeping the firearm unloaded until ready to use

  2. Using alcohol or drugs before or while handling firearms

  3. Keeping your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

  4. Knowing your target and what is beyond it

The correct answer is: Using alcohol or drugs before or while handling firearms

Using alcohol or drugs before or while handling firearms is not a safe practice. This choice highlights the critical importance of maintaining full cognitive and physical control when handling firearms. Alcohol and drugs can impair judgment, slow reaction times, and reduce overall motor skills, all of which are essential for safe firearm operation. In contrast, the other practices listed are standard safe handling procedures designed to minimize the risk of accidents. Keeping firearms unloaded until ready to use ensures that there's no unintentional discharge when the firearm is being handled. Keeping your finger off the trigger until you're prepared to shoot prevents accidental firing, and knowing your target and what lies beyond it is essential for making responsible shooting decisions.