CFSC Firearms Types & Classification 2

Question 1

Under the Canadian Firearms Act, what defines a non-restricted firearm?

Accepted Answer

Any firearm that is not classified as restricted or prohibited, such as most hunting rifles and shotguns

Answer

Non-restricted firearms are those not meeting the criteria for restricted or prohibited classification. Most hunting rifles and shotguns used by Canadian hunters fall into this category.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a restricted firearm under Canadian law?

Accepted Answer

A semi-automatic handgun with a barrel of 105 mm or longer

Answer

Handguns are generally classified as restricted firearms in Canada. Semi-automatic handguns with barrels of 105 mm or longer are restricted rather than prohibited.

Question 3

What is a prohibited firearm in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A firearm that is illegal to possess without grandfathered status, including handguns with barrels under 105 mm and converted automatics

Answer

Prohibited firearms in Canada include handguns with barrels under 105 mm, firearms converted to fire automatically, certain military rifles, and others listed under the Firearms Act.

Question 4

How does Canadian law classify a shotgun that has had its barrel sawed off below the legal minimum length?

Accepted Answer

It becomes a prohibited firearm

Answer

A shotgun with a barrel shortened below 457 mm or an overall length below 660 mm is reclassified as a prohibited firearm under the Canadian Firearms Act.

Question 5

What is the minimum barrel length for a non-restricted rifle in Canada?

Accepted Answer

470 mm

Answer

A non-restricted rifle must have a barrel of at least 470 mm. Rifles with shorter barrels become prohibited firearms under the Canadian Firearms Act.

(CFSC) Canadian Firearms Safety Course Practice Test

(CFSC) Canadian Firearms Safety Course Practice Test

CFSC Firearms Types & Classification 2