CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Ammunition Types and Storage Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Canadian regulations, which of the following is an acceptable method for storing ammunition for a non-restricted firearm?

Accepted Answer

Stored together with the firearm in a securely locked, hard-to-break-into container or safe.

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In an unlocked drawer in a separate room from the firearm.

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On a high shelf in a closet, out of reach of children.

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In a soft, zippered gun case alongside the trigger-locked firearm.

Question 2

A firearm owner is storing their restricted handgun in a locked safe. Which of the following statements about storing the ammunition is correct?

Accepted Answer

The ammunition can be stored in the same locked safe as the handgun.

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The ammunition must be stored in a separate, locked container in a different room.

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The ammunition must be stored at a separate physical address.

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The ammunition can be stored unlocked on a shelf inside the same locked safe.

Question 3

You are examining a cartridge and notice the primer is located in the center of the case head. What type of ammunition is this?

Accepted Answer

Centerfire

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Rimfire

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Pinfire

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Caseless

Question 4

Which bullet type is specifically designed with a hollowed-out tip to expand upon impact, increasing its stopping power, and is commonly used for hunting and self-defense?

Accepted Answer

Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)

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Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)

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Wadcutter (WC)

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Soft Point (SP)

Question 5

A hunter plans to leave their non-restricted rifle in an unattended vehicle while they go into a store. What is the legal requirement for storing the ammunition in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

The ammunition and the firearm must both be secured, for example, by locking them in the trunk or an out-of-sight locked compartment.

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The ammunition can be left on the front seat as long as it's out of sight.

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The ammunition must be locked in the glove compartment.

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The ammunition does not need to be locked as long as it is stored separately from the firearm.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Case, Primer, Powder, and Bullet

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Barrel, Stock, Action, and Muzzle

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Shot, Wad, Hull, and Casing

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Core, Jacket, Tip, and Base