CFSC Firearms Use in Hunting & Sporting Activities 2

Question 1

What document, in addition to a PAL, is required to hunt game in most Canadian provinces?

Accepted Answer

A valid provincial hunting licence appropriate for the species and season being hunted

Answer

A provincial hunting licence and often a species-specific game tag is required in addition to the PAL. Hunting regulations are administered by each province and territory.

Question 2

Why is identifying your target and what is beyond it essential before firing?

Accepted Answer

A bullet can travel far beyond the target, injuring unintended people or animals, so the entire flight path must be confirmed safe before shooting

Answer

Bullets can travel significant distances past the target. The shooter is responsible for the entire path of every bullet fired, making it essential to identify what lies beyond the target before pulling the trigger.

Question 3

How should a non-restricted firearm be carried while hunting in Canada to minimize risk?

Accepted Answer

Unloaded or with the safety engaged, muzzle pointed in a safe direction, with finger outside the trigger guard

Answer

Firearms should be carried with the safety on or unloaded, the muzzle in a safe direction, and the finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.

Question 4

What should a hunter do when crossing a fence or other obstacle while carrying a firearm?

Accepted Answer

Unload the firearm, carefully pass it under or through the fence with the action open, then cross

Answer

The CFSC teaches that hunters should unload the firearm before crossing any obstacle, pass it safely through or under the fence with the action open, and only reload after crossing.

Question 5

Why is blaze orange clothing recommended or required for hunters in many Canadian provinces?

Accepted Answer

It makes the hunter highly visible to other hunters, preventing them from being mistaken for game animals

Answer

Blaze orange is worn to make hunters visible to one another. Deer and other game cannot detect this colour easily, but other hunters can clearly see it, dramatically reducing the risk of accidental shootings.

(CFSC) Canadian Firearms Safety Course Practice Test

(CFSC) Canadian Firearms Safety Course Practice Test

CFSC Firearms Use in Hunting & Sporting Activities 2