CRFSC Restricted Firearms and Handguns 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary distinction between a 'non-restricted' and a 'restricted' firearm under Canadian law?
- Restricted firearms require a background check; non-restricted do not
- Restricted firearms have additional licencing, registration, and transport requirements beyond those for non-restricted firearms (Correct answer)
- Non-restricted firearms cannot be sold privately
- Restricted firearms may only be owned by law enforcement
Correct answer: Restricted firearms have additional licencing, registration, and transport requirements beyond those for non-restricted firearms
Restricted firearms require registration, an Authorization to Transport for most moves, and can only be used for approved purposes — obligations that do not apply to most non-restricted firearms.
Question 2: A shooting club member discovers a crack in the frame of their restricted handgun. They want to have it repaired. Which step is NOT required?
- Obtaining an ATT or using a licence condition to transport the firearm to the gunsmith
- Ensuring the firearm is unloaded during transport
- Filing a temporary deactivation notice with the RCMP before transport (Correct answer)
- Keeping the firearm in a locked case during transport
Correct answer: Filing a temporary deactivation notice with the RCMP before transport
There is no requirement to file a deactivation notice before transporting a restricted firearm for repair — an ATT (or licence condition), unloaded condition, and locked container are the relevant requirements.
Question 3: Under what condition may a chief firearms officer issue an Authorization to Carry (ATC) for a restricted handgun for personal protection?
- To any resident who completes the CRFSC course
- Only in exceptional circumstances where conventional law enforcement protection is unavailable and life is at risk (Correct answer)
- To rural residents who live more than 50 km from police services
- To any business owner who handles cash regularly
Correct answer: Only in exceptional circumstances where conventional law enforcement protection is unavailable and life is at risk
An ATC for personal protection is issued only in rare, documented cases where police protection is inadequate and the applicant faces an imminent and documented threat.
Question 4: What is the purpose of the Canadian Firearms Registry for restricted firearms?
- To track the location of all firearms at all times
- To record ownership of each registered restricted or prohibited firearm and link it to the licensed owner (Correct answer)
- To set safe storage requirements for each firearm type
- To establish resale prices for restricted firearms
Correct answer: To record ownership of each registered restricted or prohibited firearm and link it to the licensed owner
The registry links each restricted and prohibited firearm's serial number to its lawful licensed owner, assisting law enforcement and accountability.
Question 5: A licensed collector wishes to display a restricted handgun at a firearm show. Which authorization is required?
- A special collector's exhibit permit issued by the province
- An Authorization to Transport to and from the show venue (Correct answer)
- Only the collector's PAL — no additional authorization is needed for shows
- A written exemption from the Chief Firearms Officer for each show
Correct answer: An Authorization to Transport to and from the show venue
Transporting a restricted firearm to a gun show requires an ATT or an applicable licence condition, just like any other transport of a restricted firearm.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of criminal negligence in the handling of a restricted handgun?
- Storing an unloaded handgun in a locked case without a trigger lock
- Leaving a loaded handgun unsecured on a desk where children are present (Correct answer)
- Transporting a handgun unloaded in a locked case to an approved range
- Carrying a restricted handgun with a valid Authorization to Carry
Correct answer: Leaving a loaded handgun unsecured on a desk where children are present
Leaving a loaded, unsecured firearm accessible to children constitutes a wanton disregard for the safety of others and can constitute criminal negligence.
Question 7: Which of the following correctly describes the ACTS acronym used in Canadian firearm safety training?
- Always Check The Safety; ensure the safety is on before handling
- Assume every firearm is loaded; Control the muzzle; Trigger finger off trigger; See your target (Correct answer)
- Always Clear The chamber; Store safely
- Aim Carefully, Then Shoot; standard shooting fundamentals
Correct answer: Assume every firearm is loaded; Control the muzzle; Trigger finger off trigger; See your target
ACTS stands for: Assume every firearm is loaded; Control the muzzle direction; Trigger finger off the trigger; See your target and what's beyond.
CRFSC Restricted Firearms and Handguns 5
What is the primary distinction between a 'non-restricted' and a 'restricted' firearm under Canadian law?