CRFSC Restricted Transportation Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document must a restricted firearm owner carry when transporting a restricted firearm in Canada?
- A valid PAL only
- An Authorization to Transport (ATT) (Correct answer)
- A bill of sale for the firearm
- A provincial transport permit
Correct answer: An Authorization to Transport (ATT)
An Authorization to Transport (ATT) is required to legally transport a restricted firearm to approved destinations.
Question 2: When transporting a restricted handgun, the firearm must be:
- Unloaded and in a locked container (Correct answer)
- Loaded but with the safety on
- Unloaded and in a soft case
- Loaded and in a locked safe
Correct answer: Unloaded and in a locked container
Restricted firearms must be unloaded and secured in a locked container during transport.
Question 3: To which destination can an ATT commonly authorize the transport of a restricted firearm?
- Any public park or recreational area
- An approved shooting range (Correct answer)
- A friend's private property
- A hunting area with a valid licence
Correct answer: An approved shooting range
ATTs commonly authorize transport to approved shooting ranges, gunsmiths, and border crossings for export.
Question 4: If a restricted firearm owner is stopped by police during transport, what should they do?
- Refuse to show documents until a lawyer is present
- Present their PAL and ATT upon request (Correct answer)
- Leave the area immediately to avoid confrontation
- Only show their driver's licence
Correct answer: Present their PAL and ATT upon request
Owners must present both their PAL and ATT to police upon request during transport.
Question 5: A restricted firearm being transported must have its ammunition:
- Loaded in the magazine but not chambered
- Stored separately from the firearm (Correct answer)
- Secured in the same locked container as the firearm
- Carried in the owner's pocket for quick access
Correct answer: Stored separately from the firearm
Ammunition must be stored separately from the restricted firearm during transport.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT a permitted destination under a standard ATT for a restricted firearm?
- A licensed gunsmith
- A shooting club
- A private hunting cabin (Correct answer)
- A port of entry for export
Correct answer: A private hunting cabin
ATTs permit transport to gunsmiths, shooting clubs, and ports of entry, but not to private hunting cabins.
Question 7: What is the consequence of transporting a restricted firearm without an ATT?
- A verbal warning from police
- A fine only, no criminal record
- Possible criminal charges under the Criminal Code (Correct answer)
- Temporary suspension of the PAL
Correct answer: Possible criminal charges under the Criminal Code
Transporting a restricted firearm without an ATT can result in criminal charges under the Criminal Code of Canada.
CRFSC Restricted Transportation Regulations 2
Which document must a restricted firearm owner carry when transporting a restricted firearm in Canada?