CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Operating Firearm Actions Questions and Answers

Question 1

When operating a single-action revolver, what is the critical step that must be performed by the shooter before each shot can be fired?

Accepted Answer

Manually cocking the hammer.

Answer

Engaging the slide release lever.

Answer

Depressing the magazine release button.

Answer

Pulling the trigger halfway to set the action.

Question 2

A shooter is at the range with a double-action semi-automatic pistol. After inserting a loaded magazine and chambering a round, the hammer is cocked. The shooter decides not to fire and wants to make the firearm safer. Which action is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Use the de-cocking lever or safety/de-cocking lever, if available.

Answer

Gently pull the trigger while holding the hammer to lower it.

Answer

Remove the magazine immediately.

Answer

Point the firearm upwards and pull the trigger to dry fire.

Question 3

Which of the following firearm actions requires the operator to slide the fore-end towards them and then away to eject a spent cartridge and chamber a new one?

Accepted Answer

Pump-action

Answer

Lever-action

Answer

Bolt-action

Answer

Semi-automatic

Question 4

When performing the 'PROVE' procedure on a semi-automatic pistol, what is the correct sequence of actions after pointing the firearm in a safe direction?

Accepted Answer

Remove the magazine, Lock the action open, Observe the chamber, Verify the feeding path, Examine the bore.

Answer

Observe the chamber, Verify the feeding path, Remove the magazine, Examine the bore.

Answer

Examine the bore, Remove the magazine, Observe the chamber, Verify the feeding path.

Answer

Verify the feeding path, Observe the chamber, Examine the bore, Remove the magazine.

Question 5

In a double-action revolver, a single, continuous pull of the trigger will perform which two functions?

Accepted Answer

Cock the hammer and then release it to fire.

Answer

Rotate the cylinder and engage the safety.

Answer

Cock the hammer and release the cylinder.

Answer

Eject the spent casing and load a new round.

Question 6

You are handed a bolt-action rifle and need to PROVE it is unloaded. After pointing it in a safe direction, what is your first step in manipulating the action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the magazine, if it is detachable.

Answer

Pull the trigger to see if it is cocked.

Answer

Lift the bolt handle up and pull it to the rear.

Answer

Push the safety to the 'fire' position.