CRFSC Ammunition Types and Storage 2

Question 1

What does the headstamp on a cartridge case typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer and calibre designation

Answer

The headstamp is stamped into the base of the case and shows the manufacturer's mark and calibre or cartridge designation.

Question 2

Which type of primer is recessed into a rim that runs around the entire base of the cartridge case?

Accepted Answer

Rimfire primer

Answer

Rimfire cartridges have priming compound spun into the hollow folded rim at the base of the case.

Question 3

A rifle cartridge is labelled '7.62×51mm NATO'. What does the second number (51) represent?

Accepted Answer

Case length in millimetres

Answer

In metric cartridge nomenclature, the second number is the length of the cartridge case in millimetres.

Question 4

What is the primary hazard of storing ammunition in a vehicle during hot summer weather?

Accepted Answer

Extreme heat degrades the brass causing cartridges to split

Answer

Prolonged high heat weakens brass cases, causes propellant degradation, and can lead to misfires or case failure when the ammunition is later fired.

Question 5

What is a 'sabot' as it relates to ammunition?

Accepted Answer

A plastic sleeve that allows a smaller-diameter projectile to be fired from a larger-bore barrel

Answer

A sabot is a plastic carrier that holds an undersized projectile and falls away after leaving the muzzle, allowing high-velocity flight of the sub-calibre bullet.

CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Practice Test

CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Practice Test

CRFSC Ammunition Types and Storage 2