CRFSC Legal and Ethical Responsibilities 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Criminal Code of Canada, which term describes a firearm that has a barrel 105 mm or longer and is not prohibited or restricted?
- Long-barrelled firearm
- Non-restricted firearm (Correct answer)
- Unrestricted firearm
- Standard firearm
Correct answer: Non-restricted firearm
Firearms that do not meet the criteria for restricted or prohibited status are classified as non-restricted firearms under the Criminal Code.
Question 2: What obligation does a firearm owner have if their firearm is lost or stolen?
- Report it to local police within 30 days
- Report it to the police and the Registrar of Firearms as soon as possible (Correct answer)
- Report it only if it is a restricted or prohibited firearm
- File an insurance claim within 14 days
Correct answer: Report it to the police and the Registrar of Firearms as soon as possible
Under the Firearms Act, the loss or theft of any firearm must be reported to both the police and the Registrar of Firearms promptly.
Question 3: Which of the following individuals would be INELIGIBLE to obtain a PAL under the Firearms Act?
- A permanent resident with a valid work permit
- An individual with a recent court-ordered prohibition from possessing firearms (Correct answer)
- A licensed hunter who relocated to a new province
- A person who has completed the CFSC course
Correct answer: An individual with a recent court-ordered prohibition from possessing firearms
An individual subject to a prohibition order from possessing firearms is ineligible to hold a PAL for the duration of that order.
Question 4: What does the term 'continuous eligibility' mean in the context of Canadian firearm licences?
- A licence holder must renew every year to remain eligible
- A licence holder must remain eligible under the law at all times, not just at the time of issuance (Correct answer)
- Eligibility is assessed only when the licence is renewed every five years
- Continuous eligibility applies only to restricted firearm holders
Correct answer: A licence holder must remain eligible under the law at all times, not just at the time of issuance
Continuous eligibility means a PAL holder must meet all legal requirements throughout the entire period they hold the licence, not just when it was granted.
Question 5: A sporting shooter is found guilty of domestic assault. What is the most likely consequence regarding their firearm licence?
- Their licence is suspended for 90 days pending appeal
- Their licence may be revoked and a prohibition order may be issued (Correct answer)
- Their licence remains valid unless a judge specifically orders otherwise
- They receive a formal warning and must complete anger management training
Correct answer: Their licence may be revoked and a prohibition order may be issued
A criminal conviction for violence typically results in revocation of the PAL and may trigger a prohibition order under the Criminal Code.
Question 6: Under Canadian law, which of the following is the firearm owner's responsibility when allowing a minor (under 18) access to a non-restricted firearm for hunting?
- The minor must hold their own Minor's Licence (under-18 PAL) or be under direct adult supervision (Correct answer)
- No special requirement; non-restricted firearms can be freely used by anyone on private land
- The minor must complete the CFSC course but does not need a licence for hunting
- The minor must have written parental consent filed with the local police
Correct answer: The minor must hold their own Minor's Licence (under-18 PAL) or be under direct adult supervision
Minors may possess non-restricted firearms for hunting if they hold a Minor's Possession Licence or are under the direct and immediate supervision of a licence holder.
Question 7: Which of the following actions best demonstrates ethical firearm handling at a public shooting range?
- Keeping the firearm loaded between shooting sessions to save time
- Always treating every firearm as loaded and following range safety commands (Correct answer)
- Removing the action from the firearm only when the range officer requests it
- Firing at targets outside the designated zone if no one else is present
Correct answer: Always treating every firearm as loaded and following range safety commands
Treating every firearm as loaded and obeying all range commands are cornerstones of ethical and safe conduct at a shooting range.
CRFSC Legal and Ethical Responsibilities 3
Under the Criminal Code of Canada, which term describes a firearm that has a barrel 105 mm or longer and is not prohibited or restricted?