CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Restricted Transportation Regulations Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When transporting a restricted firearm in a vehicle, which of the following is a mandatory requirement under Canadian law?
- The firearm must be unloaded, have a secure locking device attached, and be in a locked, non-transparent case. (Correct answer)
- The firearm must be in the trunk, unloaded, with the ammunition stored in a separate locked container.
- The firearm can be transported in a locked glove compartment as long as it is unloaded.
- A secure locking device is only required if the vehicle will be left unattended.
Correct answer: The firearm must be unloaded, have a secure locking device attached, and be in a locked, non-transparent case.
According to RCMP guidelines, to transport a restricted firearm, it must be unloaded, have a secure locking device (like a trigger or cable lock) attached, and be locked within a sturdy, non-transparent container.
Question 2: A licensed individual is taking their registered handgun to an approved shooting range within their province. Under what circumstances do they need to apply for a specific Authorization to Transport (ATT) for this trip?
- An ATT is always required for every single trip to the range.
- An ATT is only required if they plan to stop somewhere else on the way.
- An ATT is not typically required for transport to an approved range in the owner's province of residence, as this is often a condition of the license. (Correct answer)
- An ATT is only needed if they are transporting more than one restricted firearm at a time.
Correct answer: An ATT is not typically required for transport to an approved range in the owner's province of residence, as this is often a condition of the license.
Changes to the law mean that a separate Authorization to Transport is not generally required for transporting a restricted firearm to an approved shooting club or range within the owner's province of residence, as this is often included as a condition of their firearms license.
Question 3: You are transporting a restricted handgun and have placed it, unloaded, with a trigger lock, inside a locked, opaque case. Where must this case be stored if you leave it in an unattended vehicle that has a trunk?
- Out of sight under the seat.
- In the locked trunk. (Correct answer)
- In a locked glove compartment.
- On the back seat, covered by a blanket.
Correct answer: In the locked trunk.
The regulations state that if an unattended vehicle has a trunk or similar lockable compartment, the locked container carrying the restricted firearm must be placed inside that locked trunk or compartment.
Question 4: Which of the following is a key difference between the transportation regulations for non-restricted rifles and restricted handguns?
- Non-restricted rifles do not need to be unloaded during transport.
- Restricted handguns must be in a locked, non-transparent case, while non-restricted rifles do not have this specific requirement. (Correct answer)
- Ammunition for restricted handguns must be transported in a separate vehicle.
- Only non-restricted rifles can be left unattended in a vehicle.
Correct answer: Restricted handguns must be in a locked, non-transparent case, while non-restricted rifles do not have this specific requirement.
While both must be unloaded, the regulations for restricted firearms are stricter. They specifically require the firearm to be both disabled with a secure locking device AND locked within a sturdy, opaque container. Non-restricted firearms do not require the locked, opaque container for transport.
Question 5: A gun owner is moving to a new house in a different city within the same province. They need to transport their collection of restricted firearms to their new address. What specific document must they obtain from the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) before moving the firearms?
- A standard firearms license (RPAL) is sufficient.
- A letter from their local police department.
- An updated registration certificate for each firearm.
- An Authorization to Transport (ATT). (Correct answer)
Correct answer: An Authorization to Transport (ATT).
Transporting restricted firearms to a new place of storage, such as when moving, requires the owner to obtain an Authorization to Transport (ATT) from their provincial or territorial Chief Firearms Officer.
Question 6: Regarding the transportation of ammunition for a restricted firearm, which statement is correct according to Canadian regulations?
- Ammunition must be transported in a separate, locked container from the firearm.
- Ammunition can be stored in the same locked case as the securely locked and unloaded firearm. (Correct answer)
- Ammunition may be kept in the magazines as long as the magazines are not in the firearm.
- Ammunition must be transported in a different vehicle than the firearm.
Correct answer: Ammunition can be stored in the same locked case as the securely locked and unloaded firearm.
While ammunition must be stored separately from the firearm for storage at home, during transportation, it is permissible to store the ammunition in the same locked, sturdy container as the unloaded and trigger-locked restricted firearm.
CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Restricted Transportation Regulations Questions and Answers
When transporting a restricted firearm in a vehicle, which of the following is a mandatory requirement under Canadian law?