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Every firearm owner should understand and follow firearm safety practices, have a basic familiarity with the operation and handling of their firearm, and be fully aware of the responsibility of firearm ownership. Pursuant to Penal Code section 26840, any person who acquires a firearm must have a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), unless they arestatutorily exempt from the FSC requirement. To obtain an FSC, a person must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) written test on firearm safety. The test is administered by DOJ Certified Instructors, who are often located at firearms dealerships. This study guide provides the basic firearm safety information necessary to pass the test. Following the firearm safety information in this guide will help reduce the potential for accidental deaths and injuries, particularly those involving children, caused by the unsafe handling and storing of firearms. In addition to safety information, this study guide provides a general summary of the state laws that govern the sale and use of firearms. Finally, there is a glossary that defines the more technical terms used in this study guide. Simply reading this study guide will not make you a safe firearm owner. To be a safe firearm owner, you must practice the firearm safety procedures described in the following pages.  \nThe next two pages will be the table of contents.  \nFirearm safety is important to all Californians. Accidents involving firearms happen daily, and those involving children are especially disturbing. There may be no way to guarantee safety, but firearm owners can take steps to help prevent accidental shootings. Studies show that easy access to loaded firearms in homes is a major cause of accidental shootings of children. This study guide will give you valuable information to help you become a safe and responsible firearm owner. The intent of enacting the FSC law is to ensure that persons who obtain firearms have a basic familiarity with those firearms, including but not limited to the safe handling and storage of those firearms. To obtain an FSC, you must pass a written test prescribed by the Department of Justice. The test consists of true/false and multiple choice questions. You will find the information needed to pass the test in this study guide. There are some exemptions from the FSC requirement. A complete list of those exemptions can be found on the Attorney General’s website [at](at www.oag.ca.gov/firearms. Ignorance)[ ](at www.oag.ca.gov/firearms. Ignorance)[www.oag.ca.gov/firearms](at www.oag.ca.gov/firearms. Ignorance)[. Ignorance](at www.oag.ca.gov/firearms. Ignorance) and carelessness can result in firearm accidents. They often involve people who know the safety rules, but who are careless in following them. Remember that gun safety rules must be applied ALL OF THE TIME.  \nDeveloping a mind set for safe and responsible firearm usage and storage is the first step in actually becoming a responsible firearm owner. The next step is building your knowledge of firearms and gun safety, which you can do by reading and understanding the information in this guide. The final steps are becoming skillful in handling firearms and using the safety knowledge that you have acquired.  \nThere are six basic gun safety rules for gun owners to understand and practice at all times. Treat all guns as if they are loaded. You should always assume a gun is loaded even if you think it is unloaded; keep the gun pointed in the safest possible direction. 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