CRFSC Firearm Safety Exam Prep
Practice Test

A. Any rifle with a barrel longer than 470 mm

B. A handgun with a barrel length of 105 mm or less, or designed to discharge a 25 or 32 calibre cartridge ✓

C. Any semi-automatic shotgun

D. A pump-action rifle used for hunting

Correct — B. The Firearms Act defines prohibited firearms to include handguns with barrels of 105 mm or less and those chambered in 25 or 32 calibre. These classifications exist to restrict the most concealable and historically crime-linked handguns from general civilian possession.

A. The bolt is rotated and pulled backward to eject a spent case

B. A lever below the trigger guard is cycled to eject the spent case and chamber a new round ✓

C. The shooter manually pumps a forestock to cycle the action

D. Gas pressure from the fired cartridge cycles the bolt automatically

Correct — B. A lever-action firearm uses a lever located below the trigger guard. Cycling this lever ejects the spent cartridge case and chambers a fresh round, making it a manually operated repeating action distinct from bolt, pump, and semi-automatic designs.

A. The bullet

B. The case

C. The primer ✓

D. The crimp

Correct — C. The primer is a small, impact-sensitive compound seated at the base of the cartridge case. When struck by the firing pin, it ignites and sends a flash into the powder charge, initiating the propellant combustion that propels the bullet.

A. It must be unloaded and carried in a locked opaque container ✓

B. It may be loaded if the owner has a valid PAL

C. It can be left visible on the back seat if the action is open

D. No special container is needed as long as the safety is engaged

Correct — A. Restricted firearms must be unloaded and secured in a locked opaque container during transport. This prevents unauthorized access and ensures the firearm cannot be quickly put into use during transit.

A. A — Assume every firearm is loaded

B. C — Control the muzzle direction

C. T — Trigger finger off the trigger ✓

D. S — See that the action is open

Correct — C. The 'T' in ACTS stands for 'Trigger finger off the trigger.' Keeping the finger outside the trigger guard until the moment of intended firing is one of the most effective defences against accidental discharge.

A. Full choke

B. Modified choke

C. Improved cylinder

D. Cylinder bore ✓

Correct — D. A cylinder bore choke has no constriction, producing the widest and most open shot pattern. It is ideal for very close-range shooting such as home-defence or flushing birds at short distances where a broad spread is advantageous.

A. To outline the steps for cleaning a firearm after use

B. To provide four fundamental rules for safe firearm handling at all times ✓

C. To describe the process of registering a restricted firearm

D. To explain the legal penalties for unsafe firearm storage

Correct — B. ACTS stands for Assume every firearm is loaded, Control the muzzle direction, Trigger finger off the trigger, See that the action is open. These four principles form the foundational safety rules that apply whenever a person handles any firearm.

A. Pull the trigger again to try a second strike

B. Immediately open the action to inspect the chamber

C. Slowly open the action while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction ✓

D. Shake the firearm to dislodge the cartridge

Correct — C. After a misfire, the shooter must wait at least 30 seconds in case of a hang fire (delayed ignition), keeping the muzzle in a safe direction. The action should then be opened slowly and carefully to extract the faulty round while minimizing risk of injury.