Knowledge Flashcards

What is the minimum age to apply for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) in Canada without parental consent?

Answer: 18 years old

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply for a PAL independently; minors may apply with parental consent under a Minors Licence.

Which of the following scenarios would most likely cause a PAL application to be refused?

Answer: A history of domestic violence or restraining orders

A history of violence, court orders, or mental health concerns are grounds for refusal under the public safety screening process.

In Canada, what does the term 'muzzle discipline' mean in a safe-handling context?

Answer: Always keeping the muzzle pointed in the safest possible direction

Muzzle discipline means always controlling where the firearm is pointed so that an accidental discharge causes the least possible harm.

Which type of firearm action ejects a cartridge case and chambers a new round automatically using the energy of the previous shot?

Answer: Semi-automatic

Semi-automatic actions use gas, recoil, or blowback energy to eject the spent case and chamber the next round with each trigger pull.

What is the primary purpose of Canada's Firearms Reference Table (FRT)?

Answer: To classify individual firearm models as non-restricted, restricted, or prohibited

The FRT is used by the RCMP and CFOs to assign classification to specific firearm makes and models.

Under Canadian regulations, which of the following firearms is typically classified as restricted?

Answer: A handgun with a barrel longer than 105 mm that fires centrefire ammunition

Most centrefire handguns with barrels over 105 mm are classified as restricted under the Criminal Code.

When a misfire occurs, how long should a shooter wait before opening the action of the firearm?

Answer: At least 30 seconds, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction

A 30-second wait is recommended to allow a potential hangfire to discharge safely before opening the action.