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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 are statutorily 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.  \nThis 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.  \nIn 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 the study guide.  \nSimply 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.  \nTable of Contents  \nPreface  \nIntroduction  \nWhy Firearm Safety? ........................................ 1  \nFirearm Safety is the Law .................................... 1  \nFirearm Safety Certificate Information .......................... 1  \nCauses of Firearm Accidents .................................. 2  \nPreventing Misuse Tragedies ..................................2  \nBecoming a Safe and Responsible Firearm Owner ................. 3  \nChapter 1: Gun Safety Rules  \nThe Six Basic Gun Safety Rules ............................... 4  \nAdditional Safety Points ..................................... 6  \nChapter 1: Self Test ......................................... 7  \nChapter 2: Firearms and Children  \nFirearm Owner Responsibility ................................. 8  \nSummary of Safe Storage Laws Regarding Children ............8  \nYou Cannot Be Too Careful With Children and Guns ...........8  \nTalking to Children About Guns ........................... 9  \nInstill a Mind Set of Safety and Responsibility ................ 9  \nRules for Kids ............................................. 9  \nChapter 2: Self Test......................................... 11  \nChapter 3: Firearm Operation and Safe Handling  \nSafe Handling Demonstration ................................. 12  \nRevolver Parts and Operation ................................. 12  \nHow a Revolver Works................................... 12  \nDouble-Action Revolver Safe Handling......................... 13  \nSingle-Action Revolver Safe Handling .......................... 15  \nSemiautomatic Pistol Parts and Operation........................ 17  \nHow a Semiautomatic Pistol Works......................... 17  \nSemiautomatic Pistol Safe Handling ............................ 17  \nLong Gun Safe Handling ..................................... 21  \nAmmunition ...............................................25  \nAmmunition Components .................................25  \nComponents of a Cartridge ................................25  \nPhysics of Gunfire .......................................... 25  \nFirearm and Ammunition Calibers ............................. 26  \nDangerous Range ...........................................27  \nMalfunctions .............................................. 27  \nChapter 3: Self Test ......................................... 28  \nChapter 4: Firearm Ownership  \nUnderstand the Safety Aspects of Your Firearm................... 29  \nCarefully Read All Instructional Materia","cbCaia1wKnMgwhEW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia1wKnMgwhEW","pdf",1647452,"English","# Preface\n# Introduction\n# Why Firearm Safety?\n# Firearm Safety is the Law\n# Firearm Safety Certificate Information\n# Causes of Firearm Accidents\n# Preventing Misuse Tragedies\n# Becoming a Safe and Responsible Firearm Owner\n# Chapter 1: Gun Safety Rules\n# Chapter 2: Firearms and Children\n# Chapter 3: Firearm Operation and Safe Handling\n# Chapter 4: Firearm Ownership\n# Chapter 5: Firearms Laws","[{\"question\":\"What is the Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) and who needs it in California?\",\"answer\":\"Under California law, many firearm purchasers must have a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) unless statutorily exempt. 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