Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Flashcards
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Under the Criminal Code of Canada, which term describes a firearm that has a barrel 105 mm or longer and is not prohibited or restricted?
Answer: Non-restricted firearm
Firearms that do not meet the criteria for restricted or prohibited status are classified as non-restricted firearms under the Criminal Code.
What obligation does a firearm owner have if their firearm is lost or stolen?
Answer: Report it to the police and the Registrar of Firearms as soon as possible
Under the Firearms Act, the loss or theft of any firearm must be reported to both the police and the Registrar of Firearms promptly.
Which of the following individuals would be INELIGIBLE to obtain a PAL under the Firearms Act?
Answer: An individual with a recent court-ordered prohibition from possessing firearms
An individual subject to a prohibition order from possessing firearms is ineligible to hold a PAL for the duration of that order.
What does the term 'continuous eligibility' mean in the context of Canadian firearm licences?
Answer: A licence holder must remain eligible under the law at all times, not just at the time of issuance
Continuous eligibility means a PAL holder must meet all legal requirements throughout the entire period they hold the licence, not just when it was granted.
A sporting shooter is found guilty of domestic assault. What is the most likely consequence regarding their firearm licence?
Answer: Their licence may be revoked and a prohibition order may be issued
A criminal conviction for violence typically results in revocation of the PAL and may trigger a prohibition order under the Criminal Code.
Under Canadian law, which of the following is the firearm owner's responsibility when allowing a minor (under 18) access to a non-restricted firearm for hunting?
Answer: The minor must hold their own Minor's Licence (under-18 PAL) or be under direct adult supervision
Minors may possess non-restricted firearms for hunting if they hold a Minor's Possession Licence or are under the direct and immediate supervision of a licence holder.
Which of the following actions best demonstrates ethical firearm handling at a public shooting range?
Answer: Always treating every firearm as loaded and following range safety commands
Treating every firearm as loaded and obeying all range commands are cornerstones of ethical and safe conduct at a shooting range.