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Administrative Procedures Flashcards

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  1. If a PAL applicant has a history of mental illness, which factor is most relevant to the eligibility assessment?

    Answer: Whether the person is a danger to themselves or others based on current evidence

    The CFO assesses current risk to self or others rather than applying an automatic disqualification for any mental health history.

  2. A licensed firearms business must ensure employee access to restricted firearms is limited to staff who hold what?

    Answer: A valid PAL with restricted privileges

    Employees handling restricted firearms at a licensed business must individually hold a PAL with restricted firearms privileges.

  3. What term describes the administrative record created when a PAL applicant's background check reveals a flag requiring CFO review?

    Answer: A deferred application

    When a background check reveals a potential concern, the application is deferred and referred to the CFO for further review.

  4. A PAL holder wishing to transport a restricted firearm to a gun range must ensure their licence includes which specific authorization?

    Answer: An Authorization to Transport (ATT)

    An Authorization to Transport (ATT) is required to transport restricted firearms to locations such as approved ranges.

  5. Under what circumstances may a minor (under 18) possess a firearm in Canada without holding a PAL?

    Answer: Under direct supervision of a licensed adult in lawful activities such as hunting

    Minors may possess firearms without a licence when directly supervised by an adult PAL holder during lawful hunting or target shooting.

  6. How must a PAL holder store non-restricted firearms to comply with federal safe storage regulations?

    Answer: Unloaded and secured with a trigger lock or in a locked container

    Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded and either secured with a locking device or stored in a locked container.

  7. Which federal regulation sets out the specific safe storage, display, transportation, and handling requirements for firearms in Canada?

    Answer: The Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations

    The Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations detail all safe storage and transport requirements.

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