CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Ammunition Types and Storage Questions and Answers — 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?
- In an unlocked drawer in a separate room from the firearm.
- Stored together with the firearm in a securely locked, hard-to-break-into container or safe. (Correct answer)
- On a high shelf in a closet, out of reach of children.
- In a soft, zippered gun case alongside the trigger-locked firearm.
Correct answer: Stored together with the firearm in a securely locked, hard-to-break-into container or safe.
Canadian law permits ammunition to be stored together with firearms, but only if both are secured within a locked container or safe that is constructed to prevent being readily opened. Storing ammunition separately in an unlocked location or in a soft case does not meet the legal requirements for secure storage.
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?
- The ammunition must be stored in a separate, locked container in a different room.
- The ammunition can be stored in the same locked safe as the handgun. (Correct answer)
- The ammunition must be stored at a separate physical address.
- The ammunition can be stored unlocked on a shelf inside the same locked safe.
Correct answer: The ammunition can be stored in the same locked safe as the handgun.
For restricted firearms, ammunition must be stored securely. It can be stored separately or together with the firearm in a securely locked container or safe that is difficult to break into. Storing it in the same locked safe fulfills this requirement. There is no requirement for a separate room or address.
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?
- Rimfire
- Pinfire
- Centerfire (Correct answer)
- Caseless
Correct answer: Centerfire
Modern ammunition is primarily categorized as either rimfire or centerfire. Centerfire ammunition has its primer located in a central pocket at the base of the cartridge case. Rimfire ammunition, by contrast, has the priming compound contained within the hollow rim of the cartridge.
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?
- Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
- Wadcutter (WC)
- Soft Point (SP)
- Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) bullets are designed with a cavity in the nose. This design causes the bullet to expand upon hitting a target, which increases the wound channel and energy transfer, making it effective for hunting and self-defense applications. Full Metal Jacket bullets are designed for penetration, Wadcutters for target shooting, and Soft Points also expand but in a different manner than hollow points.
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?
- The ammunition can be left on the front seat as long as it's out of sight.
- The ammunition must be locked in the glove compartment.
- The ammunition does not need to be locked as long as it is stored separately from the firearm.
- The ammunition and the firearm must both be secured, for example, by locking them in the trunk or an out-of-sight locked compartment. (Correct answer)
Correct 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.
When a non-restricted firearm is left in an unattended vehicle, both the firearm and the ammunition must be secured. This typically means locking the firearm (which must be unloaded) and the ammunition in the trunk or a similar lockable compartment, or placing them out of sight within a locked vehicle.
Question 6: What are the four main components of a modern centerfire cartridge?
- Barrel, Stock, Action, and Muzzle
- Case, Primer, Powder, and Bullet (Correct answer)
- Shot, Wad, Hull, and Casing
- Core, Jacket, Tip, and Base
Correct answer: Case, Primer, Powder, and Bullet
A modern centerfire cartridge is a self-contained unit of ammunition consisting of four key components: the case (which holds everything together), the primer (which ignites the powder), the powder (the propellant), and the bullet (the projectile).
CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Ammunition Types and Storage Questions and Answers
According to Canadian regulations, which of the following is an acceptable method for storing ammunition for a non-restricted firearm?