CRFSC Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Canadian Firearms Act, which document must a person present when borrowing a non-restricted firearm from a friend?
- A valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) (Correct answer)
- A Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (RPAL)
- A letter of authorization from the Chief Firearms Officer
- A hunting licence for the applicable province
Correct answer: A valid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)
A valid PAL is required to borrow or possess any non-restricted firearm in Canada.
Question 2: What is the maximum magazine capacity allowed for a semi-automatic centrefire rifle in Canada?
- 5 rounds (Correct answer)
- 10 rounds
- 15 rounds
- No limit if the firearm is non-restricted
Correct answer: 5 rounds
Canadian law limits semi-automatic centrefire rifles to a maximum magazine capacity of 5 rounds.
Question 3: Which Canadian legislation primarily governs the safe storage, display, and transportation of firearms?
- The Criminal Code of Canada
- The Firearms Act (Correct answer)
- The Canadian Environmental Protection Act
- The Safe Streets Act
Correct answer: The Firearms Act
The Firearms Act and its accompanying regulations set the rules for safe storage, display, transportation, and handling of firearms.
Question 4: A restricted firearm being transported in a vehicle must be stored in which manner?
- Unloaded and in a locked container (Correct answer)
- Loaded but with the safety engaged
- Unloaded and under the seat
- In a soft case in the trunk
Correct answer: Unloaded and in a locked container
Restricted firearms must be unloaded and secured in a locked, tamper-resistant container during vehicle transport.
Question 5: Which of the following is classified as a prohibited firearm under Canadian law?
- A handgun with a barrel length of 105 mm (Correct answer)
- A semi-automatic .22 rifle
- A pump-action shotgun
- A bolt-action centrefire rifle
Correct answer: A handgun with a barrel length of 105 mm
Handguns with a barrel length of 105 mm or less are prohibited firearms under the Criminal Code.
Question 6: What term describes the federal authorization required to transport a restricted firearm between two locations in Canada?
- Authorization to Transport (ATT) (Correct answer)
- Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)
- Restricted Firearms Permit (RFP)
- Transport Declaration Certificate (TDC)
Correct answer: Authorization to Transport (ATT)
An Authorization to Transport (ATT) is required to move restricted firearms between approved locations.
Question 7: If a person's PAL is revoked, what must they do with any firearms they possess?
- Transfer or surrender them to a licensed individual or the police (Correct answer)
- Store them in a locked safe until the licence is reinstated
- Render them inoperable by removing the firing pin
- Register them temporarily with the RCMP
Correct answer: Transfer or surrender them to a licensed individual or the police
When a PAL is revoked, the individual must transfer ownership or surrender all firearms to an authorized person or law enforcement.
CRFSC Knowledge 2
Under the Canadian Firearms Act, which document must a person present when borrowing a non-restricted firearm from a friend?