California Firearm Safety Certificate Practice Test

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Study for the California Firearm Safety Certificate Test. Study with flashcards and multiple choice questions. With over 500 questions. Updated for 2024. Get ready for your exam! Tailored to mimic the real test, it's the ultimate tool for ensuring you understand firearm safety and regulations in California.

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The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the:

  1. Magazine Spring

  2. Follower

  3. Magazine Lip

  4. Base Plate

The correct answer is: Follower

A Magazine Spring is incorrect because it is underneath the Follower and does not come into direct contact with the first cartridge. The Magazine Lip is incorrect because it is located at the top of the magazine and does not come into direct contact with the first cartridge. The Base Plate is incorrect because it is located at the bottom of the magazine and does not come into direct contact with the first cartridge. The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the Follower. The Follower is a component of the magazine that pushes against the first cartridge, keeping it in place. The other options are incorrect because they are not in direct contact with the first cartridge and do not play a role in holding it in place. The Magazine Spring, located beneath the Follower, provides tension and assists in keeping the cartridges stacked evenly. The Magazine Lip is at the top of the magazine and helps guide the cartridges into