CFSC Ammunition and Safe Storage 2

Question 1

What are the four main components of a modern firearm cartridge?

Accepted Answer

Case, primer, propellant, and projectile

Answer

Barrel, trigger, stock, and magazine

Answer

Case, barrel, projectile, and firing pin

Answer

Primer, ejector, propellant, and casing

Question 2

How can you distinguish a rimfire cartridge from a centerfire cartridge?

Accepted Answer

The priming compound in a rimfire cartridge is contained within the folded rim of the case

Answer

Rimfire cartridges are always larger in caliber

Answer

Centerfire cartridges have no separate primer

Answer

Rimfire cartridges are used only in rifles

Question 3

What is the most serious risk of using the wrong caliber ammunition in a firearm?

Accepted Answer

The firearm could catastrophically fail, causing serious injury or death

Answer

The firearm will jam and require professional cleaning

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The ammunition will not fire, causing a simple misfire

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The firearm's long-term accuracy will decrease

Question 4

Where should ammunition be stored in relation to firearms according to Canadian safe storage best practices?

Accepted Answer

Separately from the firearm, also in a secured location

Answer

In the same locked container as the firearm for convenience

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Loaded in the firearm for rapid access

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In an unlocked drawer near the firearm for quick retrieval

Question 5

What should you do if you notice a cartridge with a dented or deformed case before loading?

Accepted Answer

Discard it — never use damaged or deformed ammunition

Answer

Fire it quickly to clear it from your supply

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Return it to the box and use it at a later date

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Remove the bullet and dispose of the powder safely at home

Question 6

Which of the following types of ammunition is prohibited for civilian possession in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Armour-piercing ammunition

Answer

Hollow-point pistol ammunition

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Full metal jacket rifle ammunition

Answer

Lead round-nose handgun ammunition

Question 7

What does 'caliber' refer to when describing firearm ammunition?

Accepted Answer

The diameter of the projectile or the bore of the barrel

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The weight of the projectile measured in grains

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The length of the cartridge case in millimeters

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The type of propellant powder used in the cartridge