CRFSC Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. After waiting 30 seconds and removing a misfired cartridge, you should inspect it to: → Check whether the primer shows a firing pin indentation
2. 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? → Pump-action
3. Which of the following best describes the fundamental marksmanship principle of 'sight alignment'? → C) The proper positioning of the front sight in relation to the rear sight.
4. Which activity is typically covered by a standing Authorization to Transport (ATT) in Canada? → Transporting a restricted firearm to and from an approved shooting range
5. When should a gun owner consider having a restricted firearm professionally inspected by a gunsmith? → When unusual wear, damage, or malfunctions are observed during maintenance
6. When operating a single-action revolver, what is the critical step that must be performed by the shooter before each shot can be fired? → Manually cocking the hammer.
7. How long is a Canadian Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) valid before renewal? → 5 years
8. Which component holds cartridges in a revolver and rotates to align each chamber with the barrel before firing? → Cylinder
9. Immediately after experiencing a misfire, what should you do? → Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds
10. In a double-action revolver, a single, continuous pull of the trigger will perform which two functions? → Cock the hammer and then release it to fire.
11. Which choke on a shotgun produces the broadest pattern of shot spread? → Cylinder Bore
12. What is the key difference between a misfire and a hangfire? → A misfire results in no discharge at all; a hangfire results in a delayed discharge
13. In Canada, firearm accidents result in more fatalities than firearm suicides or homicides. → FALSE
14. What is the minimum age to apply for a Restricted PAL in Canada? → 18 years old
15. In Canada, what additional document may be required to transport a restricted firearm across provincial boundaries? → A specific Authorization to Transport (ATT) covering inter-provincial travel
16. Why is it important to check a firearm's magazine for debris during cleaning? → Debris in the magazine can cause feeding malfunctions
17. While using safety at all times is a good idea, you should never depend on it. → TRUE
18. When you first pick up a firearm, what is the single most important assumption you must make according to the Vital Four ACTS of firearm safety? → The firearm is loaded.
19. What must a restricted firearm owner do when they acquire a new restricted firearm in Canada? → Register the firearm with the RCMP within a reasonable period after transfer
20. Which kinds of sights are used by handgun shooters? → All mentioned
21. What background check element can result in a PAL application being denied? → A history of violent behaviour, restraining orders, or certain criminal convictions
22. What is the risk of over-lubricating a firearm stored in cold temperatures? → Oil can thicken or congeal, slowing or preventing the action from cycling
23. What is a 'stovepipe' malfunction? → A spent cartridge case caught partially ejected and standing upright in the ejection port
24. For maximum accuracy with a rifle, the shot should be fired during which phase of the breathing cycle? → D) During the natural respiratory pause after exhaling.
25. Which shot spread pattern is narrowest when full choked? → TRUE
26. You are examining a cartridge and notice the primer is located in the center of the case head. What type of ammunition is this? → Centerfire
27. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the storage of ammunition for a non-restricted firearm? → Ammunition can be stored with the firearm only if both are in a locked safe or cabinet.
28. After cleaning a restricted handgun, what should you do before reassembling to verify function? → Perform a function check with an unloaded firearm
29. What is the most dangerous mistake a shooter can make after a squib load? → Firing another round without first checking the barrel for obstruction
30. Is keeping a loaded gun in storage permitted? → FALSE