Basic Flashcards

Is keeping a loaded gun in storage permitted?

Answer: FALSE

In Canada, the safe storage of firearms is strictly regulated to prevent accidental discharge and unauthorized access. It is explicitly prohibited to store a loaded firearm, whether restricted or non-restricted. Firearms must always be unloaded and stored securely to ensure public safety.

What isn't a component of a shotgun shell or a cartridge?

Answer: Choke

A shotgun shell or cartridge typically consists of a primer, propellant (powder), wad, and shot (or slug). A choke, however, is a constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel designed to control the spread of the shot pattern, not a component contained within the shell itself. Therefore, the choke is external to the ammunition.

Which kinds of sights are used by handgun shooters?

Answer: All mentioned

Handgun shooters utilize various types of sights to improve accuracy and target acquisition. These include traditional open sights (iron sights), red-dot sights for faster aiming, and sometimes compact telescopic sights for precision shooting at longer ranges. All these options are valid for handgun use depending on the application.

Which shot spread pattern is narrowest when full choked?

Answer: TRUE

A full choke is the tightest constriction available for a shotgun barrel. Its purpose is to significantly narrow the shot spread pattern, keeping the pellets grouped together more densely over longer distances. This makes it ideal for shooting at distant targets, such as waterfowl or trap shooting.

"T" in ACTS & PROVE corresponds to:

Answer: The trigger finger is detached from both the trigger and the trigger guard.

The 'T' in the ACTS & PROVE firearm safety acronym stands for 'Trigger finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard.' This fundamental safety rule emphasizes keeping your finger clear of the trigger until you are ready to shoot and have your target in sight, preventing accidental discharges and promoting safe handling.

The choker is:

Answer: The taper at the muzzle of the shotgun

A choke is a tapered constriction located at the very end of a shotgun barrel, specifically at the muzzle. Its primary function is to control the spread of the shot pattern as it exits the barrel, allowing shooters to adjust the density and range of their shot for different types of hunting or target shooting.

A magazine's first loaded cartridge presses up against the

Answer: Follower

Inside a magazine, the follower is the component that rests on top of the magazine spring. As cartridges are loaded into the magazine, the first cartridge presses down against this follower, which in turn compresses the spring. The follower then pushes the cartridges upwards towards the feed lips, ready for chambering.

Black powder and smokeless powder can be substituted with ease.

Answer: FALSE

Black powder and smokeless powder are fundamentally different propellants with distinct chemical compositions and burning characteristics. Substituting one for the other in a firearm designed for a specific type of powder is extremely dangerous and can lead to catastrophic failure, severe injury, or even death due to excessive pressure.

Firearms that muzzleload can safely employ smokeless powder.

Answer: FALSE

Muzzleloading firearms are specifically designed to use black powder or approved black powder substitutes, which burn at a much lower pressure. Using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader is incredibly dangerous because smokeless powder generates significantly higher pressures, which the firearm is not designed to withstand, leading to potential catastrophic failure and severe injury.

While using safety at all times is a good idea, you should never depend on it.

Answer: TRUE

While a firearm's safety mechanism is an important feature designed to prevent accidental discharge, it is a mechanical device that can fail. Therefore, responsible firearm handling dictates that you should never solely rely on the safety. Always follow all other safety rules, such as keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger off the trigger, as if the safety were not present.

Incendiary bullets placed into rifle cartridges are lawful in Canada.

Answer: FALSE

In Canada, certain types of ammunition are prohibited for civilian use due to their specialized nature. Incendiary bullets, which are designed to ignite upon impact, fall under this category and are strictly illegal to possess or use in rifle cartridges. This regulation aims to prevent their misuse and enhance public safety.