CRFSC Basic 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the CFSC, what is the primary purpose of the Two-Step Action Check?
- To verify the firearm is unloaded and safe (Correct answer)
- To check if the safety mechanism is engaged
- To test the trigger pull weight
- To confirm the magazine is fully loaded
Correct answer: To verify the firearm is unloaded and safe
The Two-Step Action Check (Look and Feel) confirms the firearm is unloaded by visually and physically inspecting the chamber and action.
Question 2: Which of the following is classified as a non-restricted firearm in Canada?
- A semi-automatic handgun with a barrel over 105 mm
- A rifle with a barrel length of 350 mm (Correct answer)
- An AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle
- A handgun with a barrel under 105 mm
Correct answer: A rifle with a barrel length of 350 mm
Non-restricted firearms generally include rifles and shotguns with barrels of 470 mm or more and an overall length of 660 mm or more, but shorter barrel rifles that aren't prohibited can still be non-restricted.
Question 3: When transporting a non-restricted firearm in a vehicle, it must be:
- Loaded and within reach for quick access
- Unloaded and rendered inoperable or locked in a case (Correct answer)
- Loaded but stored in the trunk
- Unloaded and visible on the back seat
Correct answer: Unloaded and rendered inoperable or locked in a case
Non-restricted firearms being transported must be unloaded and either rendered inoperable with a trigger lock or stored in a locked container.
Question 4: What does ACTS stand for in Canadian firearms safety?
- Assume, Check, Target, Secure
- Assume loaded, Control the muzzle, Trigger finger off, See your target (Correct answer)
- Always, Check, Trigger, Secure
- Aim, Control, Trigger, Safety
Correct answer: Assume loaded, Control the muzzle, Trigger finger off, See your target
ACTS stands for Assume the firearm is loaded, Control the muzzle direction, Trigger finger off the trigger, See your target and what's beyond.
Question 5: Which agency is responsible for administering the Canadian Firearms Program?
- Transport Canada
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) (Correct answer)
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Public Safety Canada (directly)
Correct answer: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
The RCMP administers the Canadian Firearms Program, including licensing and registration under the Firearms Act.
Question 6: A person who finds an abandoned firearm should first:
- Pick it up and bring it to the nearest police station immediately
- Leave it alone and contact police without touching it (Correct answer)
- Unload it and store it safely until police arrive
- Check if it is loaded, then render it safe
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which of the following actions is required BEFORE handling any firearm?
- Load the magazine to verify it fits
- Point it in a safe direction and check the safety
- Perform the Two-Step Action Check to confirm it is unloaded (Correct answer)
- Engage the manual safety before doing anything else
Correct answer: Perform the Two-Step Action Check to confirm it is unloaded
The first action upon receiving or picking up a firearm is to perform the Two-Step Action Check to confirm it is unloaded.
CRFSC Basic 2
Under the CFSC, what is the primary purpose of the Two-Step Action Check?