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.

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Centerfire

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)

Answer

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?

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.

Answer

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.

CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Practice Test

CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Practice Test

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