PAL Firearm Classification and Restrictions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following activities is a restricted firearm generally permitted to be used for?
- Hunting wildlife in provincial forests
- Target shooting at an approved range (Correct answer)
- Wildlife population control
- Personal protection while camping
Correct answer: Target shooting at an approved range
Restricted firearms may only be used for target shooting at approved ranges, collecting, or as otherwise specifically authorized.
Question 2: An Authorization to Transport (ATT) for a restricted firearm permits the holder to transport it to:
- Any location in Canada without restriction
- Only the locations specified in the authorization (Correct answer)
- Any Canadian province but not territories
- Only within the province where the firearm is registered
Correct answer: Only the locations specified in the authorization
An ATT specifies the exact locations to and from which a restricted firearm may be legally transported.
Question 3: A person with a non-restricted PAL wishes to acquire a restricted firearm. What additional authorization do they require?
- A completely new PAL application
- A restricted firearms endorsement on their PAL (Correct answer)
- Written approval from the Chief Firearms Officer only
- A temporary acquisition permit valid for 30 days
Correct answer: A restricted firearms endorsement on their PAL
To acquire and possess restricted firearms, a PAL holder must obtain a restricted firearms endorsement added to their existing licence.
Question 4: For a restricted firearm to be legally registered in Canada, registration must be completed through:
- The local police department
- The provincial firearms office
- The Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) (Correct answer)
- The firearm's original manufacturer
Correct answer: The Canadian Firearms Program (CFP)
All restricted and prohibited firearms must be registered through the Canadian Firearms Program administered by the RCMP.
Question 5: When transporting a restricted firearm, it must be:
- Unloaded and in a locked case
- Unloaded, trigger-locked, and secured in a locked case (Correct answer)
- Unloaded with the action open
- Loaded with the safety engaged
Correct answer: Unloaded, trigger-locked, and secured in a locked case
Restricted firearms must be transported unloaded with a trigger lock or locking device applied and secured in a locked container.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT a valid purpose for possessing a restricted firearm in Canada?
- Collecting antique firearms
- Target shooting at approved ranges
- Self-defense in a private residence (Correct answer)
- Participating in organized shooting competitions
Correct answer: Self-defense in a private residence
Self-defense is not a recognized valid purpose for possessing a restricted firearm in Canada; valid purposes include collecting, target shooting, and competition.
Question 7: How must a restricted firearm be stored when not in use?
- In a locked room within the home
- Unloaded with a trigger lock applied or secured in a locked container (Correct answer)
- In a bank safety deposit box
- At an approved shooting range when not in use
Correct answer: Unloaded with a trigger lock applied or secured in a locked container
Safe storage regulations require restricted firearms to be stored unloaded with a trigger lock applied or secured in a locked, theft-resistant container.
PAL Firearm Classification and Restrictions 2
Which of the following activities is a restricted firearm generally permitted to be used for?