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Ammunition Types and Storage Flashcards

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  1. What is the function of the propellant powder inside a cartridge?

    Answer: To generate rapidly expanding gas that propels the bullet down the barrel

    When ignited by the primer, the propellant powder burns rapidly and produces high-pressure gas that drives the bullet down and out of the barrel.

  2. Which statement about storing ammunition near heating vents or radiators is correct?

    Answer: It is prohibited because sustained heat can degrade the propellant and primer compound

    Sustained heat degrades both the propellant powder and the priming compound, making ammunition unreliable and potentially dangerous.

  3. What does the term 'calibre' refer to when describing a firearm cartridge?

    Answer: The internal diameter of the barrel, often expressed as the approximate bullet diameter

    Calibre refers to the internal bore diameter of the barrel (and corresponding bullet diameter), expressed in inches or millimetres.

  4. What type of ammunition is specifically prohibited from being used in Canadian waterfowl hunting under federal regulations?

    Answer: Lead shot

    Lead shot is federally prohibited for hunting migratory birds in Canada because ingested lead pellets poison waterfowl and scavenging birds.

  5. A cartridge case is described as 'bottlenecked'. What does this mean?

    Answer: The case tapers to a narrower neck at the mouth where the bullet is seated

    A bottlenecked case has a body that is wider than the neck, creating a shoulder that holds a narrow mouth for the bullet — common in rifle cartridges like .308 or .30-06.

  6. What should a firearm owner do with ammunition that has visibly corroded or green-stained cases?

    Answer: Discard the ammunition safely — do not attempt to fire corroded rounds

    Corroded ammunition may have compromised case integrity, degraded propellant, or a deteriorated primer and should be safely discarded rather than fired.

  7. Under the Canadian Firearms Act, who is responsible for ensuring that ammunition is stored safely in a residence?

    Answer: The licence holder who possesses the ammunition

    The Firearms Act places the legal responsibility for safe storage, handling, transportation, and display of firearms and ammunition on the individual licence holder.