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Regs Under Canada's Firearms Act, which document must a person obtain before acquiring a non-restricted firearm?
A. Possession Only Licence (POL)
B. Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) ✓
C. Restricted Firearm Permit (RFP)
D. Authorization to Transport (ATT)
Correct — B. A Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is required in Canada to purchase or receive a non-restricted firearm. The older Possession Only Licence no longer allows new acquisitions. An Authorization to Transport is a separate document for moving restricted or prohibited firearms.
Safety When you pick up an unfamiliar firearm handed to you by another person, what should your first action be?
A. Check that the safety is engaged
B. Point it in a safe direction and PROVE it safe ✓
C. Ask the person whether it is loaded
D. Immediately place it on a table muzzle-down
Correct — B. Regardless of what someone tells you about a firearm's condition, the correct first action is to point it in a safe direction and go through the PROVE routine to confirm it is unloaded. Never rely solely on another person's assurance.
Ops What does 'gauge' refer to when describing a shotgun?
A. The length of the shotgun barrel
B. The bore diameter of the shotgun, expressed as the number of lead balls of that diameter per pound ✓
C. The amount of powder in a shotgun shell
D. The total weight of the loaded shotgun
Correct — B. Gauge is a historical measurement system for shotgun bore diameter based on how many solid lead balls of the bore's diameter it takes to make one pound. A 12-gauge shotgun has a larger bore than a 20-gauge.
Regs Which of the following best describes the 'T' in the ACTS firearm safety rules?
A. Trigger must always be on safe
B. Trigger finger kept outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot ✓
C. Take aim before loading
D. Test the safety before firing
Correct — B. In the ACTS acronym, 'T' stands for keeping your Trigger finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are actually ready to fire. This prevents accidental discharges caused by inadvertent trigger contact.
Safety Which carry position is generally considered safest when walking through dense bush with a hunting companion ahead of you?
A. Muzzle-up carry
B. Trail carry with muzzle pointed forward
C. Two-handed ready carry with muzzle pointed down ✓
D. Cradle carry with muzzle pointed to the side
Correct — C. The two-handed ready carry keeps the muzzle pointed safely downward while allowing good control of the firearm. Trail carry risks pointing the muzzle at people ahead, and cradle carry can sweep companions on either side.
Ops Which of the following best describes an 'over-and-under' shotgun?
A. A shotgun with two barrels stacked vertically, one above the other ✓
B. A shotgun with two barrels mounted side by side horizontally
C. A pump-action shotgun with two magazine tubes
D. A semi-automatic shotgun with a folding stock
Correct — A. An over-and-under (O/U) shotgun has two barrels arranged vertically, one on top of the other. This is contrasted with a side-by-side shotgun, which has two barrels placed horizontally next to each other.
Regs What does the 'S' in the ACTS safe-handling rules stand for?
A. Store all firearms unloaded
B. See that your barrel is clear and unobstructed ✓
C. Store safely and secure from unauthorized access
D. Squeeze the trigger gently
Correct — B. The 'S' in ACTS stands for 'See that your barrel and action are clear of obstructions,' emphasizing the need to inspect the bore before use. The other options, while good practices, are not the intended meaning of the 'S' in this acronym.
Safety What is the primary purpose of the PROVE procedure in firearm safety?
A. To confirm the firearm is ready to fire
B. To methodically verify that a firearm is unloaded and safe ✓
C. To test the accuracy of the sights
D. To check that the correct ammunition is loaded
Correct — B. PROVE is a systematic five-step checklist designed to confirm a firearm is unloaded and safe to handle. The steps are: Point in a safe direction, Remove the magazine, Observe the chamber, Verify the action, and Examine the bore.
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You will be tested on
- Hazard identification and risk control
- Required workplace procedures
- Personal protective equipment and safe practice
- Compliance, reporting and documentation
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Topics in this question bank
Hazard identification and risk control
Required workplace procedures
Personal protective equipment and safe practice
Compliance, reporting and documentation
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