Mixed Deck — All CRFSC Topics Flashcards

A firearm owner wants to lend their non-restricted rifle to a friend for a hunting trip. What legal requirement must be met?

Answer: The friend must hold a valid PAL that authorizes possession of that class of firearm

The borrower must hold a valid PAL authorizing possession of that firearm class, as they will be in possession of the firearm.

When verifying a semi-automatic restricted handgun is unloaded, what is the correct final step of the PROVE procedure?

Answer: Examine the chamber, receiver and magazine well

The PROVE acronym ends with Examine the chamber, receiver, and magazine well to confirm no cartridges remain — this is the definitive check.

A licensed collector wishes to display a restricted handgun at a firearm show. Which authorization is required?

Answer: An Authorization to Transport to and from the show venue

Transporting a restricted firearm to a gun show requires an ATT or an applicable licence condition, just like any other transport of a restricted firearm.

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, for what purpose may a restricted firearm be lawfully transported WITHOUT an Authorization to Transport (ATT)?

Answer: Travelling directly to and from an approved shooting club or range

In many provinces, ATTs are built into the PAL conditions for direct transport between the owner's home and an approved range.

A non-restricted firearm owner moves to a new address. What is their legal obligation under the Firearms Act?

Answer: Notify the Canadian Firearms Program of the address change within 30 days

Licence holders must notify the Canadian Firearms Program of an address change within 30 days to keep their licence records current.

What is the 'natural point of aim' and why is it important?

Answer: The point where the sights align without any muscular effort, ensuring consistent shot placement

Natural point of aim is where the firearm naturally points when the shooter adopts their shooting stance without muscular tension, which produces more consistent and accurate results.

What is the primary risk of 'horseplay' or pointing a firearm at someone as a joke?

Answer: An accidental discharge could cause serious injury or death since the firearm may be loaded

Pointing a firearm at anyone, even as a joke, violates the fundamental muzzle control rule and risks accidental discharge causing death or serious injury.

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.

What does 'PROVE' stand for in the Canadian firearm safety framework?

Answer: Point in safe direction, Remove magazine, Open action, Verify empty, Examine chamber

PROVE stands for Point in a safe direction, Remove the magazine, Open the action, Verify the chamber, Examine for obstructions.

Before cleaning a firearm, what is the mandatory first step?

Answer: Ensure the firearm is unloaded and action is open

The firearm must always be confirmed unloaded with the action open before any maintenance begins to prevent accidental discharge.

Under Canadian law, which firearm classification requires an ATT for transport to a shooting range?

Answer: Restricted and prohibited firearms

Both restricted and prohibited firearms require an ATT to be transported to an approved shooting range.

A person who finds an abandoned firearm should first:

Answer: Leave it alone and contact police without touching it

An abandoned firearm should not be touched — you should leave it and contact police, as it may be evidence or unsafe.

A new licence applicant is refused a PAL by the Chief Firearms Officer. What recourse is available?

Answer: They may appeal the refusal to a provincial court judge

Under the Firearms Act, a person refused a licence may appeal the CFO's decision to a provincial court judge.

Which of the following is specifically required by the Firearms Act when transporting a non-restricted firearm?

Answer: The firearm must be unloaded and, if in a vehicle, rendered inoperable or stored safely

Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded during transport and, when in a vehicle, must be stored so they are not readily accessible.

Which of the following action types requires the operator to manipulate a lever located behind the trigger guard to eject a spent cartridge and chamber a new one?

Answer: Lever-action

A lever-action firearm is operated by a lever that is typically part of, or located just behind, the trigger guard. Cycling this lever down and back up ejects the spent cartridge, cocks the hammer, and loads a fresh cartridge from the magazine into the chamber.

Which of the following firearm components directly controls the release of the firing pin?

Answer: The sear

The sear is the component that holds the cocked hammer or striker in position and releases it when the trigger is pulled.

In a lever-action rifle, which component strips a round from the magazine and positions it for chambering as the lever is worked?

Answer: The carrier (lifter)

The carrier (or lifter) rises to catch a round from the tubular magazine and align it with the chamber as the lever is closed.

At a shooting range, when is it safe to go downrange to check targets?

Answer: Only after a ceasefire is called, all firearms are unloaded and benched, and the range officer gives the all-clear

You may only go downrange after a formal ceasefire, all firearms are verified unloaded and placed on the bench, and the range officer authorizes movement.

How should a firearm be stored when not in use according to Canadian safe storage regulations?

Answer: In a locked container or with a trigger lock, unloaded and secured

Canadian law requires non-restricted and restricted firearms to be stored unloaded, with trigger locks or in locked containers, to prevent unauthorized access.