CRFSC Firearm Safety Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When passing a firearm to another person, what must you do first?
- Point it in a safe direction and open the action to show it is unloaded (Correct answer)
- Hand it over grip-first so the other person can take control
- Engage the safety and keep your finger off the trigger
- Remove the magazine and hand it separately
Correct answer: Point it in a safe direction and open the action to show it is unloaded
Before transferring a firearm, always open the action, verify it is unloaded, and keep it pointed in a safe direction.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes a 'safe direction' when handling a firearm?
- Toward the ground at a 45-degree angle
- Any direction where an unintended discharge would not injure anyone or cause unacceptable damage (Correct answer)
- Straight up into the air
- Toward an earthen berm or backstop only
Correct answer: Any direction where an unintended discharge would not injure anyone or cause unacceptable damage
A safe direction is any direction where an unintended discharge would not cause injury or unacceptable property damage, depending on the environment.
Question 3: Why should you never rely solely on a mechanical safety device?
- Mechanical safeties add unnecessary weight to the firearm
- Safeties can fail due to wear, damage, or mechanical defect (Correct answer)
- Safeties are illegal on restricted firearms in Canada
- Using a safety prevents the trigger from being serviced
Correct answer: Safeties can fail due to wear, damage, or mechanical defect
Mechanical safeties can fail and should never be substituted for the fundamental rules of safe firearm handling.
Question 4: What does the ACTS acronym stand for in Canadian firearm safety?
- Aim, Control, Trigger, Safety
- Assume, Control, Trigger, See
- Always, Check, Target, Shoot
- Assume loaded, Control muzzle, Trigger finger, See your target (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Assume loaded, Control muzzle, Trigger finger, See your target
ACTS stands for Assume every firearm is loaded, Control the muzzle direction, Trigger finger off the trigger, See your target and what's beyond.
Question 5: What should you do if you encounter a misfire (the trigger is pulled but the firearm does not discharge)?
- Immediately open the action to clear the cartridge
- Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before opening the action (Correct answer)
- Tap the primer with a cleaning rod to fire the round
- Remove the magazine and shake the firearm
Correct answer: Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before opening the action
A hangfire (delayed ignition) can occur, so keep the muzzle downrange in a safe direction and wait at least 30 seconds before opening the action.
Question 6: Where should your trigger finger be positioned when you are not actively shooting?
- Resting lightly on the trigger inside the guard
- Along the frame outside the trigger guard (Correct answer)
- On the trigger guard itself
- Wrapped around the grip below the trigger guard
Correct answer: Along the frame outside the trigger guard
The trigger finger must be kept straight along the frame outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.
Question 7: Before shooting, what must you identify beyond your target?
- The approximate distance to the target
- What lies in the backstop and beyond in case of a miss or pass-through (Correct answer)
- Whether other shooters are ready
- The wind direction and speed
Correct answer: What lies in the backstop and beyond in case of a miss or pass-through
You must identify what is beyond your target because a bullet can travel through or miss the target and injure people or property further away.
CRFSC Firearm Safety Rules 2
When passing a firearm to another person, what must you do first?