California Firearm Safety Certificate Practice Test

Is a Firearm Safety Certificate required when a firearm is being loaned?

1. Always

2. Never

3. Only to family members

4. It depends on the specific circumstances

The correct answer is: It depends on the specific circumstances

A is incorrect because a Firearm Safety Certificate is not always required when a firearm is being loaned. It would depend on the specific circumstances. B is incorrect because a Firearm Safety Certificate is sometimes required when a firearm is being loaned. C is incorrect because a Firearm Safety Certificate is not only required for loaning firearms to family members, but also in other situations. The correct answer is D because whether a Firearm Safety Certificate is required when a firearm is being loaned depends on the specific circumstances such as the location and purpose of the loan. For example, under California law, a Firearm Safety Certificate is not required for loaning a firearm between immediate family members as long as it is a short-term loan and the firearm is not used for any unlawful purposes. However, a Firearm Safety Certificate may be required for other types of firearm loans, such as to non-family members or