CFSC Safe Handling and Manipulation of Firearms 2

Question 1

When should the PROVE procedure be performed in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Every time a firearm is picked up, passed to another person, or put down, regardless of whether it was just checked

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Only at the time of purchase from a dealer

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Only when handling restricted and prohibited firearms, not hunting rifles

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Only as an optional procedure for beginners

Question 2

How should a firearm be passed from one person to another at a Canadian range or shooting club?

Accepted Answer

Perform PROVE, confirm the action is open and unloaded, then pass the firearm with the action still open so the recipient can visually verify it is unloaded

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Pass handle-first quickly so the muzzle is never pointed at anyone during the transfer

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Only pass firearms when in a carrying case since hand-to-hand is not permitted

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Lay the firearm on a bench and step away to let the recipient pick it up themselves

Question 3

Why should a shooter never rely solely on a mechanical safety to prevent accidental discharge?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical safeties can fail, wear out, or be inadvertently disengaged, so only consistent safe-handling habits provide reliable protection

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Mechanical safeties are unreliable only on older firearms since modern firearms have perfect safeties

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The safety is the most reliable safety mechanism while the human operator is the least reliable component

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Safeties are legally sufficient in Canada so no additional handling precautions are required if the safety is on

Question 4

What is the correct response if a firearm is dropped during handling at a range?

Accepted Answer

Let it fall and do not try to catch it, as grabbing for it may cause a discharge, then perform PROVE before picking it up

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Catch it immediately by the barrel to prevent damage to the scope or sights

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Grab the trigger guard to stop the fall since this prevents trigger activation

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Kick it away from the firing line quickly to create distance

Question 5

Under what circumstances does Canadian law permit carrying a loaded restricted firearm outside a residence?

Accepted Answer

Only with a valid ATT and in the specific circumstances listed in the licence condition such as travel to and from an approved range

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Any PAL holder may carry a loaded restricted firearm concealed in any location

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Loaded restricted firearms may be carried openly in rural areas only

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Canadian law never permits carrying of any loaded firearm outside a residence

Question 6

How should a right-handed shooter carry a rifle when walking through dense bush while hunting in Canada?

Accepted Answer

In a two-hand carry such as port arms or trail carry with the muzzle pointed away from others and downward, with full muzzle awareness maintained

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Slung over the right shoulder with the muzzle pointing behind and upward

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With the right hand on the pistol grip and muzzle pointed forward at all times

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Resting on the right shoulder with the muzzle pointing to the right