CRFSC Restricted Firearms and Handguns 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal act primarily governs the classification of restricted and prohibited firearms in Canada?
- The Firearms Act
- The Criminal Code of Canada (Correct answer)
- The Safe Streets and Communities Act
- The Public Safety Act
Correct answer: The Criminal Code of Canada
The classification of restricted and prohibited firearms is set out in the Criminal Code of Canada, while licencing and registration are governed by the Firearms Act.
Question 2: A restricted handgun owner moves to a new address. What must they do?
- Nothing — address changes are not required to be reported for firearms
- Notify the Chief Firearms Officer of the new province or the RCMP within 30 days (Correct answer)
- Re-register all restricted firearms at the new address
- Apply for a new PAL reflecting the new address
Correct answer: Notify the Chief Firearms Officer of the new province or the RCMP within 30 days
Firearm owners must notify the appropriate authority of an address change; failing to do so can affect licence validity.
Question 3: At an approved shooting range, a restricted handgun owner must ensure the firearm is handled in what manner while not actively shooting?
- Stored in a locked case until the shooter's turn
- Kept unloaded with the action open and pointed downrange or in a safe direction (Correct answer)
- Holstered and loaded for quick access between relays
- Left on the shooting bench unattended if the range is supervised
Correct answer: Kept unloaded with the action open and pointed downrange or in a safe direction
Range safety rules and safe handling practices require a firearm not in immediate use to be unloaded with the action open and oriented safely.
Question 4: Which of the following is a valid 'approved purpose' under the Firearms Act that allows a restricted firearm to be used?
- Keeping it for general personal protection while hiking
- Target shooting at an approved range and collecting (Correct answer)
- Carrying it in a vehicle for wildlife defence
- Using it for home defence in rural areas
Correct answer: Target shooting at an approved range and collecting
The Firearms Act lists target shooting at approved ranges and collecting as the lawful purposes for which a person may possess a restricted firearm.
Question 5: How must a restricted handgun be rendered safe before being placed in a transport case?
- Magazine removed, chamber cleared, action open (Correct answer)
- Safety engaged and magazine seated
- Barrel plug inserted with magazine in place
- Slide locked back with a loaded magazine present
Correct answer: Magazine removed, chamber cleared, action open
Proper safe condition for transport requires removing the magazine, clearing the chamber, and verifying the firearm is unloaded.
Question 6: A Canadian resident wants to take their restricted handgun to a shooting competition in the United States. What is the first step?
- Contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection only
- Obtain an Authorization to Transport AND comply with U.S. import requirements including ATF Form 6NIA (Correct answer)
- Simply declare the firearm at the border with the Canadian registration certificate
- Apply for a temporary export permit from the RCMP
Correct answer: Obtain an Authorization to Transport AND comply with U.S. import requirements including ATF Form 6NIA
Exporting a restricted firearm from Canada requires an ATT for the Canadian side, and the U.S. requires a completed ATF Form 6NIA for temporary importation by a non-resident.
Question 7: What happens to a restricted firearm licence if the holder's licence expires and is not renewed?
- The firearms are automatically transferred to a family member
- The holder becomes unlicenced and cannot legally possess the restricted firearm (Correct answer)
- A 90-day grace period allows continued possession without penalty
- The firearms are seized immediately by police
Correct answer: The holder becomes unlicenced and cannot legally possess the restricted firearm
Without a valid PAL, a person is not authorized to possess a restricted firearm and is in violation of federal law.
CRFSC Restricted Firearms and Handguns 3
Which federal act primarily governs the classification of restricted and prohibited firearms in Canada?