CRFSC Basic 3

Question 1

What is the minimum age to obtain a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) for non-restricted firearms in Canada?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a PAL for non-restricted or restricted firearms.

Question 2

Under PROVE, what does the 'P' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Point in a safe direction

Answer

In the PROVE procedure, P stands for Point the firearm in the safest available direction.

Question 3

A restricted firearm may only be transported to which of the following locations WITHOUT requiring prior authorization?

Accepted Answer

An approved shooting range or gun shop for service

Answer

Restricted firearms can be transported without special ATT (Authorization to Transport) to approved shooting clubs/ranges or gunsmiths — these are covered by the general conditions of the licence.

Question 4

What does 'muzzle discipline' mean in practical terms?

Accepted Answer

Never allowing the muzzle to point at anything you are not willing to shoot

Answer

Muzzle discipline means maintaining constant awareness of where the muzzle is pointing and ensuring it never covers anything you don't intend to shoot.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'hangfire'?

Accepted Answer

A delayed discharge after the trigger is pulled

Answer

A hangfire is a delayed ignition where there is a perceptible delay between trigger pull and the cartridge firing.

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

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

CRFSC Basic 3