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  1. What is the minimum age to obtain a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) for non-restricted firearms in Canada?

    Answer: 18

    Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a PAL for non-restricted or restricted firearms.

  2. Under PROVE, what does the 'P' stand for?

    Answer: Point in a safe direction

    In the PROVE procedure, P stands for Point the firearm in the safest available direction.

  3. A restricted firearm may only be transported to which of the following locations WITHOUT requiring prior authorization?

    Answer: An approved shooting range or gun shop for service

    Restricted firearms can be transported without special ATT (Authorization to Transport) to approved shooting clubs/ranges or gunsmiths — these are covered by the general conditions of the licence.

  4. What does 'muzzle discipline' mean in practical terms?

    Answer: Never allowing the muzzle to point at anything you are not willing to shoot

    Muzzle discipline means maintaining constant awareness of where the muzzle is pointing and ensuring it never covers anything you don't intend to shoot.

  5. Which of the following best describes a 'hangfire'?

    Answer: A delayed discharge after the trigger is pulled

    A hangfire is a delayed ignition where there is a perceptible delay between trigger pull and the cartridge firing.

  6. Which record must be maintained by dealers when transferring a restricted firearm?

    Answer: A written transfer record filed with the Canadian Firearms Registry

    All transfers of restricted firearms must be recorded with the Canadian Firearms Registry through the proper transfer process.

  7. In the context of safe storage, what does 'rendered inoperable' typically mean for a long gun?

    Answer: Removing the bolt or using a trigger lock

    Rendering a firearm inoperable means disabling it so it cannot be fired, commonly done by removing the bolt or applying a trigger lock.