CRFSC Restricted Firearms and Handguns 4

Question 1

Under Canadian law, which of the following semi-automatic rifles is classified as restricted?

Accepted Answer

A semi-automatic centre-fire rifle with a barrel shorter than 470 mm and capable of accepting a pistol grip

Answer

A semi-automatic centre-fire rifle with a barrel under 470 mm that can accept a pistol-grip is classified as restricted under the Criminal Code.

Question 2

What colour of safe-action indicator is universally used on Canadian firearms courses to show a firearm has been visually and physically verified as unloaded?

Accepted Answer

There is no single standard, but many ranges use a bright plastic chamber flag

Answer

Many ranges and courses use a brightly coloured chamber flag or empty-chamber indicator to visually show a firearm is unloaded, though there is no single national colour standard.

Question 3

A new licence applicant is refused a PAL by the Chief Firearms Officer. What recourse is available?

Accepted Answer

They may appeal the refusal to a provincial court judge

Answer

Under the Firearms Act, a person refused a licence may appeal the CFO's decision to a provincial court judge.

Question 4

Which safety feature is commonly found on double-action revolvers that helps prevent accidental discharge when holstered?

Accepted Answer

A long, heavy trigger pull required to fire

Answer

Double-action revolvers have a long, heavy trigger pull as their primary safety mechanism, making accidental discharge from holster pressure unlikely.

Question 5

When verifying a semi-automatic restricted handgun is unloaded, what is the correct final step of the PROVE procedure?

Accepted Answer

Examine the chamber, receiver and magazine well

Answer

The PROVE acronym ends with Examine the chamber, receiver, and magazine well to confirm no cartridges remain — this is the definitive check.

CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Practice Test

CRFSC - Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety Practice Test

CRFSC Restricted Firearms and Handguns 4