CRFSC Restricted Transportation Regulations 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A person holding a restricted firearms licence is at a range when the range closes unexpectedly. They must transport the firearm home without a home-destination ATT. What should they do?
- Transport the firearm home and notify the CFO the next business day
- Contact the CFO immediately for emergency authorization (Correct answer)
- Leave the firearm at the range until a proper ATT is obtained
- Ask a range officer to store it and return with an ATT
Correct answer: Contact the CFO immediately for emergency authorization
The owner should contact the CFO immediately to obtain emergency authorization before transporting the firearm.
Question 2: When flying with a restricted firearm within Canada, what are the requirements?
- The same ATT used for ground transport is sufficient
- The firearm must be declared and follow airline and Transport Canada regulations, plus a valid ATT (Correct answer)
- Restricted firearms cannot be transported by air in Canada
- A verbal declaration to a gate agent is all that is required
Correct answer: The firearm must be declared and follow airline and Transport Canada regulations, plus a valid ATT
Air transport of restricted firearms requires declaration to the airline, compliance with Transport Canada rules, and a valid ATT.
Question 3: An owner with a restricted firearm arrives at their destination shooting range but it is closed. They should:
- Transport the firearm to a nearby open range if it is on the ATT
- Leave the firearm in their locked car in the range parking lot and wait
- Transport the firearm to a gunsmith for safekeeping
- Return home with the firearm, which is permitted under the original ATT (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Return home with the firearm, which is permitted under the original ATT
Returning home with the firearm is permitted under the original ATT when the destination is closed.
Question 4: Which of the following accurately describes how a magazine must be transported with a restricted firearm?
- Inserted in the firearm but unloaded
- Loaded and stored separately from the firearm
- Empty and stored separately from the firearm (Correct answer)
- Attached to the firearm inside the locked container
Correct answer: Empty and stored separately from the firearm
Magazines must be empty and stored separately from the firearm during transport.
Question 5: What happens to an owner's ATT if their PAL is suspended?
- The ATT remains valid for 30 days after PAL suspension
- The ATT is automatically voided when the PAL is suspended (Correct answer)
- The ATT stays valid until its printed expiry date
- The ATT is transferred to a designated person automatically
Correct answer: The ATT is automatically voided when the PAL is suspended
An ATT is automatically voided if the PAL is suspended, as a valid PAL is a prerequisite for an ATT.
Question 6: A restricted firearm that is being permanently exported from Canada requires what documentation during transport to the border?
- A PAL and a valid ATT authorizing export (Correct answer)
- Only a CBSA export permit — no ATT is needed for export
- A letter from the CFO and a hunting licence
- A notarized bill of sale and a PAL
Correct answer: A PAL and a valid ATT authorizing export
Transporting a restricted firearm to a port of entry for export requires both a valid PAL and an ATT authorizing transport to the border.
Question 7: Which statement about ATT conditions is TRUE?
- Owners may ignore minor conditions if the destination is approved
- All conditions listed on an ATT are legally binding and must be followed (Correct answer)
- ATT conditions are guidelines, not legal requirements
- Only the destination listed on the ATT is binding; other conditions are advisory
Correct answer: All conditions listed on an ATT are legally binding and must be followed
Every condition printed on an ATT is legally binding, and non-compliance can result in criminal liability.
CRFSC Restricted Transportation Regulations 5
A person holding a restricted firearms licence is at a range when the range closes unexpectedly.
They must transport the firearm home without a home-destination ATT.
What should they do?