CFSC Ammunition Types & Storage 2

Question 1

Which of the following correctly describes a cartridge in Canadian firearms terminology?

Accepted Answer

A complete round of ammunition consisting of case, primer, powder, and projectile

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Only the brass case of a round

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The projectile alone that exits the barrel

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The propellant powder only

Question 2

When storing ammunition in Canada, what is the primary requirement regarding proximity to firearms?

Accepted Answer

Ammunition must be stored separately from firearms or in a locked container along with an unloaded firearm

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Ammunition may be stored in the same unlocked container as loaded firearms

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Ammunition must be kept in the original factory box only

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There are no specific Canadian storage requirements for ammunition

Question 3

What does rimfire mean in reference to a cartridge?

Accepted Answer

The primer compound is located in the rim of the cartridge case

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The bullet has a rim around its base for better accuracy

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The cartridge is designed only for rifles

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The cartridge uses a rimmed case for extraction only

Question 4

How should a responsible gun owner handle surplus or unwanted ammunition in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Take it to a licensed firearms dealer or police station for safe disposal

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Burn it in a fireplace or outdoor fire

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Bury it in the backyard

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Flush it down the toilet

Question 5

What type of ammunition is typically used in a semi-automatic pistol?

Accepted Answer

Centrefire pistol cartridges such as 9mm or .45 ACP

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Rimfire cartridges such as .22 LR exclusively

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Shotshells loaded with birdshot

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Muzzleloader powder charges

Question 6

Which statement about storing different calibres of ammunition together is correct?

Accepted Answer

Different calibres should be clearly labelled and separated to prevent loading the wrong ammunition into a firearm

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Different calibres may be mixed freely as long as they are locked away

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Only the same brand of ammunition can be stored together

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Calibre mixing is only a concern for restricted firearms