PAL Firearm Classification and Restrictions

Question 1

What is the maximum legal magazine capacity for a centre-fire semi-automatic long gun in Canada?

Accepted Answer

5 rounds

Answer

3 rounds

Answer

10 rounds

Answer

15 rounds

Question 2

A fully automatic firearm that fires multiple rounds with a single trigger pull is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited

Answer

Non-restricted

Answer

Restricted

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Controlled

Question 3

What barrel length threshold determines if a handgun is classified as prohibited rather than restricted?

Accepted Answer

105mm or less

Answer

80mm or less

Answer

100mm or less

Answer

120mm or less

Question 4

A handgun chambered to fire .25 caliber cartridges is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited regardless of barrel length

Answer

Non-restricted

Answer

Restricted

Answer

Restricted if barrel is over 105mm

Question 5

What is the maximum legal magazine capacity for a handgun in Canada?

Accepted Answer

10 rounds

Answer

5 rounds

Answer

8 rounds

Answer

15 rounds

Question 6

Which of the following long guns would be classified as non-restricted?

Accepted Answer

A bolt-action hunting rifle with a 600mm barrel

Answer

A semi-automatic centre-fire rifle converted from an automatic firearm

Answer

A semi-automatic shotgun with a barrel shorter than 457mm

Answer

A lever-action rifle chambered exclusively for pistol cartridges

Question 7

Which organization is responsible for administering the Canadian Firearms Program?

Accepted Answer

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Answer

Canada Border Services Agency

Answer

Department of National Defence

Answer

Public Safety Canada