CRFSC Knowledge 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following actions is required before handing any firearm to another person?
- Clear and verify the firearm is unloaded (Correct answer)
- Engage the manual safety only
- Remove the magazine only
- Point the muzzle downward and hand it over
Correct answer: Clear and verify the firearm is unloaded
You must always clear and visually/physically verify the firearm is unloaded before transferring it to anyone.
Question 2: In Canada, which authority issues Authorizations to Transport (ATTs) for restricted firearms?
- The Chief Firearms Officer of the province or territory (Correct answer)
- The local police department
- The RCMP Commissioner directly
- The federal Minister of Public Safety
Correct answer: The Chief Firearms Officer of the province or territory
ATTs are issued by the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) of the province or territory where the licence holder resides.
Question 3: What is the PROVE acronym used for in Canadian firearms safety?
- A safe handling procedure to confirm a firearm is unloaded (Correct answer)
- A memory aid for storing firearms at home
- A checklist for cleaning firearms
- A guide for transporting restricted firearms
Correct answer: A safe handling procedure to confirm a firearm is unloaded
PROVE stands for Point, Remove, Observe, Verify, and Examine — a standard procedure to confirm a firearm is safe and unloaded.
Question 4: Which of the following is a key difference between a restricted and a prohibited firearm in Canada?
- Restricted firearms can be owned with an RPAL; prohibited firearms generally cannot be newly acquired (Correct answer)
- Prohibited firearms can be carried concealed with special permission
- Restricted and prohibited firearms have identical licensing requirements
- Prohibited firearms are only shotguns and rifles
Correct answer: Restricted firearms can be owned with an RPAL; prohibited firearms generally cannot be newly acquired
Restricted firearms require an RPAL to own and an ATT to transport; prohibited firearms generally cannot be newly acquired by civilians.
Question 5: How must a non-restricted firearm be stored at home to meet Canadian regulations?
- Unloaded, with a trigger lock or in a locked container (Correct answer)
- Loaded but with the safety on in a closet
- Unloaded and leaning against a locked door
- In any secure location out of sight
Correct answer: Unloaded, with a trigger lock or in a locked container
Non-restricted firearms must be stored unloaded with a trigger lock applied or secured in a locked container.
Question 6: A person who passes the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is eligible to apply for which licence?
- A Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) for non-restricted firearms (Correct answer)
- An Authorization to Carry (ATC)
- A Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (RPAL)
- A Prohibited Firearms Owner Certificate
Correct answer: A Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) for non-restricted firearms
Passing the CFSC qualifies an applicant to apply for a PAL covering non-restricted firearms.
Question 7: Under Canadian law, what must happen to a firearm before it is displayed in a retail gun store?
- It must be rendered inoperable by removing the bolt or trigger lock (Correct answer)
- It may be displayed loaded so customers can feel the weight
- Only the safety needs to be engaged
- It must be deactivated permanently
Correct answer: It must be rendered inoperable by removing the bolt or trigger lock
Display firearms must be rendered inoperable — typically by removing the bolt or applying a trigger lock — to prevent unauthorized use.
CRFSC Knowledge 3
Which of the following actions is required before handing any firearm to another person?