CRFSC Basic 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following conditions can make a firearm unsafe due to a barrel obstruction?
- Using ammunition with a slightly higher velocity than recommended
- Having mud, snow, or a bullet from a squib load blocking the barrel (Correct answer)
- Using a longer barrel than the manufacturer specifies
- Firing the first round with a cold barrel
Correct answer: Having mud, snow, or a bullet from a squib load blocking the barrel
Any obstruction in the barrel — including mud, snow, or a squib (underpowered) bullet — can cause dangerous pressure buildup and barrel failure on the next shot.
Question 2: In Canada, who must consent to a background check before a PAL is issued?
- The applicant's employer
- The applicant and their current or former spouse/common-law partner (Correct answer)
- Two firearms-owning references
- The applicant's family physician
Correct answer: The applicant and their current or former spouse/common-law partner
The PAL application requires consent for a background check that includes notification to the applicant's current or former spouse or common-law partner.
Question 3: A person who is not a licensed firearms owner may temporarily handle a firearm in Canada if:
- They are supervised by a licensed owner who is present (Correct answer)
- They have written permission from a police officer
- They are at a gun show where handling is permitted
- They intend to purchase the firearm within 30 days
Correct answer: They are supervised by a licensed owner who is present
An unlicensed individual may handle a firearm under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed owner who is present.
Question 4: What is the primary hazard of 'cross-contamination' when handling firearms?
- Oil from the firearm contaminating ammunition primers
- Lead residue from shooting being transferred to the mouth or food (Correct answer)
- Powder residue damaging the firearm's finish
- Humidity from hands causing internal rust
Correct answer: Lead residue from shooting being transferred to the mouth or food
Lead residue from shooting can contaminate hands and be transferred to the mouth during eating or drinking, causing lead exposure — handwashing after handling firearms is essential.
Question 5: Under Canadian firearms law, what is the consequence of failing to safely store a firearm?
- A written warning issued by the RCMP
- A fine of up to $500 for a first offence
- Criminal charges under the Firearms Act or Criminal Code (Correct answer)
- Mandatory firearm safety re-training only
Correct answer: Criminal charges under the Firearms Act or Criminal Code
Failure to comply with safe storage regulations can result in criminal charges and penalties under the Firearms Act or the Criminal Code of Canada.
Question 6: What does the term 'action' refer to on a firearm?
- The trigger mechanism and safety combined
- The mechanism that loads, fires, and ejects cartridges (Correct answer)
- The barrel and muzzle assembly
- The stock and grip combined
Correct answer: The mechanism that loads, fires, and ejects cartridges
The action is the mechanical assembly of a firearm that performs the functions of loading a cartridge, firing it, and extracting and ejecting the spent case.
Question 7: Which of the following is the correct sequence for unloading a semi-automatic pistol?
- Remove the magazine, rack the slide, inspect the chamber (Correct answer)
- Rack the slide, remove the magazine, inspect the chamber
- Inspect the chamber, remove the magazine, rack the slide
- Remove the magazine, inspect the chamber, rack the slide
Correct answer: Remove the magazine, rack the slide, inspect the chamber
For a semi-automatic pistol, remove the magazine first to prevent feeding another round, then rack the slide to eject any chambered round, then visually and physically inspect the chamber.
CRFSC Basic 5
Which of the following conditions can make a firearm unsafe due to a barrel obstruction?