CRFSC Ammunition Types and Storage 5

Question 1

What is the key difference between 'smokeless powder' and 'black powder' as propellants?

Accepted Answer

Smokeless powder burns cleaner and produces far less residue than black powder

Answer

Smokeless powder burns more completely and efficiently than black powder, generating less solid residue and fouling while producing higher and more consistent pressures.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'hollow point' bullet?

Accepted Answer

A bullet with a cavity in its tip designed to expand on impact

Answer

A hollow point bullet has a concave cavity in its nose that causes the bullet to mushroom or expand when it hits a soft target, increasing the wound channel.

Question 3

What is the recommended minimum age to purchase ammunition in Canada under federal law?

Accepted Answer

18 years

Answer

Under the Firearms Act, a person must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) to purchase ammunition in Canada.

Question 4

A shotgun shell is labelled '12 gauge, 2¾ inch, #4 Buck'. What does '#4 Buck' indicate?

Accepted Answer

The shell contains large-diameter buckshot pellets designated as size 4

Answer

Buckshot loads use a separate size designation from birdshot; #4 Buck contains pellets approximately 6.1 mm in diameter, suitable for medium-sized game.

Question 5

What safety precaution should always be followed when returning home with unfired ammunition after a range session?

Accepted Answer

Remove ammunition from the firearm, verify it is unloaded, then store firearm and ammunition separately and securely

Answer

The firearm must be verified unloaded, and both the firearm and ammunition must be stored separately and securely in compliance with the Firearms Act safe storage regulations.

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 5