CFSC Proper Loading & Unloading Techniques 2

Question 1

When loading a bolt-action rifle, what is the correct sequence of steps?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the firearm is pointed in a safe direction, engage the safety, open the bolt, place cartridges in the magazine, close the bolt to chamber a round

Answer

The correct loading sequence for a bolt-action rifle is: safe direction, safety on, open bolt, load magazine, close bolt to chamber. The safety must be engaged during loading.

Question 2

What is the correct way to unload a pump-action shotgun?

Accepted Answer

Point in a safe direction, engage safety, cycle the action to eject shells from the chamber and magazine tube, visually verify the chamber is empty

Answer

To unload a pump-action shotgun, point safely, engage the safety, cycle the action repeatedly until all shells are ejected from the chamber and magazine tube, then visually verify the chamber is empty.

Question 3

What does it mean to make safe a firearm at the end of a shooting session at a Canadian range?

Accepted Answer

Remove all ammunition from the firearm and magazine, open the action, and show clear to the range officer

Answer

Making safe at the end of a session means removing all ammunition including from the chamber and magazine, opening the action, and presenting the firearm for inspection by the range officer.

Question 4

What is a double feed malfunction in a semi-automatic firearm and how is it cleared?

Accepted Answer

A double feed occurs when a new round tries to chamber while a spent case is still in the chamber and is cleared by removing the magazine, cycling the action repeatedly, and reloading

Answer

A double feed malfunction occurs when a new cartridge tries to enter a chamber already occupied by a spent case. It is cleared by removing the magazine and cycling the action multiple times to extract both rounds.

Question 5

When is it appropriate to load a firearm during a hunting trip?

Accepted Answer

Only when the hunter is in position and prepared to shoot, since firearms should be unloaded during transit and while crossing obstacles

Answer

Firearms should only be loaded when the hunter is in a shooting position and ready to fire. They must be unloaded during vehicle travel, crossing obstacles, and in camp.

(CFSC) Canadian Firearms Safety Course Practice Test

(CFSC) Canadian Firearms Safety Course Practice Test

CFSC Proper Loading & Unloading Techniques 2