CRFSC Basic 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Canadian law, which of the following is a prohibited firearm?
- A shotgun with an 18-inch barrel
- A handgun with a barrel length of 105 mm
- A semi-automatic rifle converted to full-automatic (Correct answer)
- A lever-action rifle with a 10-round magazine
Correct answer: A semi-automatic rifle converted to full-automatic
Any firearm that has been converted to fire automatically (full-auto) is classified as prohibited regardless of its original classification.
Question 2: What is the proper response when a firearm fails to fire (misfire)?
- Immediately open the action and remove the cartridge
- Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction for at least 60 seconds before opening the action (Correct answer)
- Tap the back of the cartridge with a cleaning rod
- Point the firearm away and pull the trigger again
Correct answer: Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction for at least 60 seconds before opening the action
Wait at least 30–60 seconds with the muzzle in a safe direction before opening the action, in case of a hangfire.
Question 3: Which of the following firearm components directly controls the release of the firing pin?
- The hammer
- The sear (Correct answer)
- The extractor
- The ejector
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which of the following statements about storing ammunition is correct under Canadian regulations?
- Ammunition must always be stored in a separate locked container from firearms
- Ammunition may be stored with a non-restricted firearm as long as it is not in the magazine
- There are no federal regulations specifically governing ammunition storage (Correct answer)
- Ammunition must be stored in a fireproof safe approved by the RCMP
Correct answer: There are no federal regulations specifically governing ammunition storage
Canadian federal regulations do not specifically regulate how ammunition must be stored separately, though safe and prudent storage is always recommended.
Question 5: When shooting at a range, what does a 'cease fire' command require all shooters to do?
- Unload all firearms immediately and wait for further instruction (Correct answer)
- Place the firearm on safe and stop firing
- Remove magazines and cover the firearms
- Step back from the firing line
Correct answer: Unload all firearms immediately and wait for further instruction
A 'cease fire' command requires all shooters to immediately stop shooting, unload their firearms, and wait for the range officer's further instructions.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of the 'See your target and what's beyond' rule being applied?
- Checking the firearm's sights before shooting
- Identifying a target and the safe backstop before firing (Correct answer)
- Making sure no one is behind you when shooting
- Wearing eye protection to see clearly at longer distances
Correct answer: Identifying a target and the safe backstop before firing
Seeing your target and beyond means positively identifying your target AND knowing what is behind it, since bullets can travel through or miss the target.
Question 7: What must a firearms licence holder do if they change their address?
- Nothing — the licence remains valid at any address
- Notify the Canadian Firearms Program within 30 days (Correct answer)
- Apply for a new licence immediately
- Inform the local police department within 7 days
Correct answer: Notify the Canadian Firearms Program within 30 days
Licence holders are required to notify the Canadian Firearms Program of an address change within 30 days.
CRFSC Basic 4
Under Canadian law, which of the following is a prohibited firearm?