CFSC (CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE) REAL EXAM QUIZZES WITH SOLUTIONS/ 2024

CFSC (CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE) REAL EXAM QUIZZES WITH SOLUTIONS/ 2024 "How long should you wait in the event of a misfire? - CORRECT ANSWER 60 seconds" "The most common types of firearm sights are? - CORRECT ANSWER Open sights, Aperture sights, Telescopic sights, Red-dot sights." "Never use what type of sight to identify a target. - CORRECT ANSWER Never use a Telescopic Sight to identify a target." "What is a Sight Picture. - CORRECT ANSWER When all 3 components line up: front sight, rear sight, target." "Which sight must be in focus for a good shot. - CORRECT ANSWER All three must line up with the front sight in focus." "What is the most common sight? - CORRECT ANSWER Open sight." "Where should ammunition be kept? - CORRECT ANSWER In a cool, dry, well ventilated area." "What accounts for the majority of the roughly 1300 firearms deaths each year? - CORRECT ANSWER Suicide 80%" "What is the ACTION of the firearm? - CORRECT ANSWER The action of the firearm is the part of the firearm that loads, fires, and unloads the cartridges." "What is the chamber of the firearm? - CORRECT ANSWER the final resting place of the ammunition before its fired." "What is the magazine of a firearm? - CORRECT ANSWER Magazines are objects that store the ammunition on the firearm. They can be Box, or Tubular." "What are clips? - CORRECT ANSWER Clips are used to load firearms and magazines quickly." "What are the three major components of Unrestricted firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. The Action 2.The Barrel 3.The Stock ABS" "Describe the Action. - CORRECT ANSWER The Action is where the ammunition, is loaded, chambered, fired, extracted, and ejected. LOADS, FIRES, UNLOADS." "Describe the Barrel. - CORRECT ANSWER The tube within which the projectile travels while gaining speed after the cartridge is fired." "Describe the Stock. - CORRECT ANSWER Is the body of the firearm that the Barrel and Action sit in." "Restricted Firearms have a Grip in leu of Stock. - CORRECT ANSWER B.A.G. = Barrel, Action, Grip" "Regardless of the type of firearm, you'll learn the following: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. How to be safe 2.How to load and unload 3.Common shooting positions." "What are the important parts of the firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Muzzle 2. Barrel 3. Bore 4. Trigger 5. Trigger Guard 6. Site/Scope 7. Action 8. Receiver 9. Breach 10. Stock 11. Butt 12. Grip 13. Cylinder 14. Loading port 15. Safety 16. Magazinet" "What is a Muzzle? - CORRECT ANSWER The end of the barrel from which the projectile exits a firearm." "What is a Barrel? - CORRECT ANSWER The long, metal tube that guides a projectile out of a firearm." "What is a Bore? - CORRECT ANSWER The inside of the Barrel." "What is a Trigger? - CORRECT ANSWER What is pressed in order to discharge the firearm." "What is a Trigger Guard? - CORRECT ANSWER Protects the Trigger from accidentally being pressed or snagged." "What is a Site/Scope? - CORRECT ANSWER What is used to accurately aim the firearm." "What is the Action? - CORRECT ANSWER Where the ammo is chambered, loaded, fired, extracted, and ejected. LOADS, FIRES, UNLOADS" "What is the Receiver? - CORRECT ANSWER The frame situated behind the Breach of the firearm tdfo guide the round into the chamber." "What is the Breach? - CORRECT ANSWER The rear part of the firearm behind the Barrel that permits the insertion of the projectile." "What is the Stock? - CORRECT ANSWER The base of the firearm that the barrel and action rest in." "What is the Butt? - CORRECT ANSWER The thicker, or blunt end of the Stock." "What is the Grip? - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the firearm that is held by the shooters dominant hand." "What is the Cylinder? - CORRECT ANSWER The rotating chamber of the revolver that holds the cartridges." "What is the Loading Port? - CORRECT ANSWER Allows access to the chambers of the revolver that does not have a swing out cylinder." "What is the Safety? - CORRECT ANSWER A lock on the firearm preventing accidental firing." "What is the Magazine? - CORRECT ANSWER Is anything that holds/ ammunition." "What are the 2 types of Magazines? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Box 2. Tubular" "Where is the chamber of a bolt action rifle located? - CORRECT ANSWER In the barrel." "What is meant by the color red being displayed on the safety? - CORRECT ANSWER The firearm is HOT. (ready to fire)" "How do you check to confirm that you're using the correct ammunition for the firearm in use? - CORRECT ANSWER Check the data stamp on firearm against the head stamp on the ammunition to ensure use of correct ammunition." "Common safeties are? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Tang 2. Pivot 3. Wing 4. Cross-bolt" "What is the Feeding Path? - CORRECT ANSWER The path the cartridge will travel between the magazine to the chamber." "What is the loading port? - CORRECT ANSWER Where cartridges are loaded into the chamber." "Describe the Ejector. - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the firearm that will eject a cartridge when the action in cycled." "Describe the Gauge. - CORRECT ANSWER The inside bore diameter of a shotgun barrel." "Describe the Grip. - CORRECT ANSWER The part of a restricted firearm that the hand wraps around or 'grips'" "Describe the Bolt Action. - CORRECT ANSWER Operated manually by the opening and closing of the action attached to a bolt." "Half-cock is only used as a Safety mechanism on which type of Revolver? - CORRECT ANSWER Single-Action Revolver only." "What two actions does pulling the trigger on a double action revolver do? - CORRECT ANSWER Cocks, and releases the hammer to fire." "How many thumbs are used when lowering the hammer either into neutral or into half cock? - CORRECT ANSWER two thumbs are used to place the hammer into neutral or into half-cock position." "When unloading a Semi-Automatic firearm with a detachable magazine, always do what? - CORRECT ANSWER Remove the Magazine, and then operate the Action." "What is black powder composed of? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Sulfur 2.Charcoal 3. Potassium nitrate." "When black powder ignites, it creates what kid of reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER A quick intense flash/explosion." "What is more powerful? Black or Smokeless powder. - CORRECT ANSWER Smokeless powder is more powerful." "What is the purpose of wadding in black powder firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER To create a seal around the projectile, so that the force of the black powder ignition is effectively used to fire the projectile." "What type of black powder types are we going to exam? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Match lock 2. Wheel lock 3. Flint lock 4. Percussion cap" "What is mercury fulminate? - CORRECT ANSWER It is a compound used in percussion cap firearms that ignites when struck." "Describe a self contained metallic cartridge. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Primer 2. Powder 3. Bullet 4. Casing most common material used to construct the bullet is lead. bullet casings are typically made from brass" "Two main types of self contained metallic cartridges are what? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Rim Fire Cartridges 2. Centre-Fire Cartridges" "Describe a rim fire cartridge. - CORRECT ANSWER Primer is located within the base of the casing of a rimfire cartridge. The firing pin must impact the rim with sufficient force to set off the primer inside." "Describe a centre fire cartridge. - CORRECT ANSWER Primer is located in a pocket at the centre of the base. Centre fire ammunition tends to be more powerful than rim fire. Centre fire is more popular." "Describe a Full Metal Jacket FMJ - CORRECT ANSWER A bullet consisting of a soft case (lead) encased in a shell of harder metal." "Describe a Hollow Point Bullet. - CORRECT ANSWER Expanding bullet that has a pit or hollowed out shape in its tip, often intended to causes the bullet to expand upon entering a target." "What are 2 bullet types? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Wadcutters 2. Semi Wadcutter (SWC) 3. Hollow Points 4. Full Metal Jackets FMJ" "What is caliber? - CORRECT ANSWER Caliber is the internal diameter of the barrel, or the diameter of the projectile it fires, usually shown in the millimeters." "Is caliber information, alone, enough to use? - CORRECT ANSWER No. More information is needed than just the caliber. Ammunition is never interchangeable." "Where is the Data stamp normally located on non restricted firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER Barrel" "Where is the Data stamp normally located on semi-automatic rifles? - CORRECT ANSWER Data stamps are normally located on the Slide portion of semi automatic firearms." "What are the components of shotgun ammunition? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Primer 2. Powder 3. Wad 4. Shot/projectile 5. Hull They also do NOT have full metal casings. Shotgun bore diameter is measured in GAUGES - not caliber. The larger the gauge number, the smaller the shotgun, but the larger the caliber the larger the gun is. Most common are 10, 12, 16, 30, 28, Gauge. The 410 caliber is a diameter How many balls it takes to fit the bore diameter." "Shotgun ammunition length. - CORRECT ANSWER Also use the correct length for the chamber of the shotgun. Verify the correct gauge and length from the data stamp on the shotgun." "The most common shotgun ammunition lengths are what? - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 - 3.0 - 2.75" "What are 3 Categories of shotgun shell projectiles. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Bird Shot 2. Buck Shot 3. Slugs" "What must we always control when firing a shotgun? - CORRECT ANSWER The shot pattern." "What term is used to describe the narrowing the of the Bore? - CORRECT ANSWER The choke is the narrowing of the Bore, and controls the spread of the shot." "What are the 4 primary types of Chokes? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cylinder Bore. 2. Improved Cylinder 3. Modified Choke 4. Full Choke" "What is it extremely important for the shooter to know before shooting the weapon? - CORRECT ANSWER It is important to understand the Ballistics, and Dangerous ranges of their ammunition before firing." "What are the Carry-Positions for long guns? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Ready Carry 2. Shoulder Carry 3. Cradle Carry 4. Sling Carry 5. Elbow Carry 6. Trail Carry" "What is the least stable shooting position? - CORRECT ANSWER Standing or Off-Hand is the least stable shooting position." "What are the shooting positions? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Standing/Off Hand 2. Kneeling 3. Sitting 4. Prone" "What is the most stable shooting position? - CORRECT ANSWER Prone is the most stable shooting position." "Range rules/regulations, and etiquette. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Always sign in 2. Familiarize yourself with the specific rules. 3. Familiarize yourself with common range commands and phrases: a. the range is active. b. cease fire. c. the range is no longer active. 4. Range courtesies a. common sense b. never distract others c. never touch others equipment without permission d. spread out, if possible e. only shoot your own target, in your own lane f. do not shoot rapid-fire g. leave your area cleaner than found." "Common firearm sights. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Open sights 2. Peep/Aperture sights 3. Telescopic sights 4. Red dot sights" "Important cleaning notes: - CORRECT ANSWER Must be caliber appropriate. Cleaning product must be made of soft material. Avoid dental picks. Never use live ammunition for Function Test, post cleaning." "For authoritative reference, please contact the following: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. The Canadian Firearms Program 2. Consult the Criminal Cod of Canada (part III) - the CC identifies various firearms, weapons and devices regulated by Firearms Act 3. Canada Firearms Act 4. Canada Firearms Act regulations" "What are the 3 legal classifications of firearms within Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Non Restrictive 2. Restricted (Handguns or any firearm that can fold to less than 660mm in length)(Semi-auto, centre-fire rifles and shotguns with 470mm barrel) 3. Prohibited (fully automatic, 105mm handgun, sawed off, silenced) (.25 or .35 caliber handguns)" What are the Vital Four ACTS of Firearm Safety - CORRECT ANSWER Assume every firearm is loaded. Control the muzzle direction at all times. Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard. See that the firearm is unloaded - PROVE it safe." "True or False: A firearm owner/user must keep informed about the laws and regulations affecting the use of firearms and ammunition. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Going beyond what the regulations require will increase your safety. Some suggestions are: - CORRECT ANSWER Keep an inventory, supporting documents, and store. Keep informed on changes in laws and regulations. Avoid advertising about the firearms in your home." "Every person commits an offence who, without lawful excuse, points a firearm at another person, whether the firearm is loaded or unloaded, and is: - CORRECT ANSWER Guilty is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years OR Guilty with a fine of $5,000 and/or six months imprisonment." "What are the facts about a Cannon? - CORRECT ANSWER Middle ages black powder launch balls. Burning powder produced expanding gas that forced the ball out of the barrel. Today, black powder and substitutes are used in different types of firearms." "What are the parts of a Cannon? - CORRECT ANSWER Ignition Port Priming Powder Powder Wadding Ball/Projectile Bore Muzzle" "What are the parts of wheel locks? - CORRECT ANSWER Flash Pan Iron pyrites Steel Trigger" "What are Flintlocks - CORRECT ANSWER ignition mechanism similar to wheel lock Produces a spark by striking a flint against steel Weighs less, simpler and cheaper More reliable ignition system" "What are the parts of Flintlocks - CORRECT ANSWER Full Cock Position: Full cock Flint Flash Pan Frizzen or Steel Cock-Released Position: Ignition" "What are the parts of a Flintlock Rifle? - CORRECT ANSWER Cock Trigger Ramrod" "What is a percussion cap? - CORRECT ANSWER Developed in the 1800s, it was a small metal case (cap) containing material that would explode when struck." "What are the parts of a Percussion cap? - CORRECT ANSWER Hammer Percussion Cap Nipple Trigger" "What is the disadvantage of a Matchlock? - CORRECT ANSWER Failed in wind and rain" "What are the disadvantages of wheel lock? - CORRECT ANSWER Complex and expensive Winding is slow and springs often fail" "What are the disadvantages of Flintlock? - CORRECT ANSWER Flints wear out or break Springs can fail" "What is the disadvantage of Percussion cap? - CORRECT ANSWER Cap separates from powder and bullet" "Firearms that loaded from the back are called: - CORRECT ANSWER Breechlaoders" "What are some facts about cartridge's? - CORRECT ANSWER Contained bullet or shot Main powder charge Primer Flash from the primer ignited the powder charge Burning charge caused the cartridge casing to expand This sealed the breech to prevent gas leakage Expanding gas launched the projectile down the barrel." "What were the advantages for cartridge's? - CORRECT ANSWER Easily loaded into the breech Expanding case prevented gas leakage Largely weatherproof More reliable" "Cartridges developed for the use in shotguns are called: - CORRECT ANSWER Shells" "Shells contain: - CORRECT ANSWER One or more projectiles Powder Primer Wad" "What are three examples of Modern Ammunition? - CORRECT ANSWER Rim fire cartridge Center fire cartridge Shogun shell" "List one of the advantages of modern cartridges. - CORRECT ANSWER Easily loaded Expanding case prevents gas leakage Weatherproof Reliable" "What was the role of firearms in the development of Canada - CORRECT ANSWER Hunting Trade furs for firearms and ammunition Survival Target shooting Gun Collectors" "What is the role of the percussion cap in the firing sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER Contains material what would explode when struck." "What is the name of the similar mechanism used in both the flintlock and the wheel lock? - CORRECT ANSWER Flashpan?" "What are the parts of a Muzzlelaoder? - CORRECT ANSWER Butt plate buttstock Patch box Hammer Percussion cap Nipple Trigger Fore-stock Barrel Muzzle Ramrod" "True or False: Older firearms should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith to be sure they can be fired safely. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What is marked on a correctly marked ramrod? - CORRECT ANSWER Mark: Empty Mark: Target Load Mark: Hunting Load" "What are the steps to loading a muzzleloader? - CORRECT ANSWER Step 1: use volumetric measure, pour powder charge in bore. Step 2: Leading a projectile: position lubricated partching material over the muzzle and seat the ball, flat side up using the short starter. Trim the patch. OR Step 3: Loading Shot: Insert a thin overpowder card down the barrel, followed by a fibre wad coated with lard or lubricant. Drop a measured charge of shot and place a thin cardboard wad over the shot to keep it in place. Use long starter and single blow from the hand, start the ball down the bore. Step 4: Using a ramrod, and steady pressure, firmly seat the ball against the powder charge. Leave no space. Step 5: Priming a Flintlock: Charge the flash pan with FFFFg powder, close, and it is ready to be fired. OR Step 5: Priming with a Percussion Cap: Prime or cap and it is ready to be fired." "Never use this in a muzzlelaoder: - CORRECT ANSWER Smokeless powder." "Never use this in a modern cartridge firearm: - CORRECT ANSWER Black Powder" "Always use this to put powder into the muzzle: - CORRECT ANSWER Volumetric Measure" "True or False, you should never pour directly from the main powder container. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "True of False, black-powder firearms are considered loaded when powder and/or ball are in the barrel. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What are the steps to cleaning a muzzleloader? - CORRECT ANSWER ACTS and PROVE Cleaned after every firing session. Improperly cleaning result in carbon build-up in barrel which causes coking (carbon accumulation). Use commercial black powder cleaning solvent or hot, soapy water. Use ramrod with a cleaning patch attached. Use wet patches to soften the dried powder." "Modern firearms consist of three major parts: - CORRECT ANSWER Barrel Action Stock" "What is the barrel? - CORRECT ANSWER a tube, made of metal, bullet or shot travels down with fired. Data Stamp identifies cartridge information." "What is the opening at the end of a barrel? - CORRECT ANSWER Muzzle" "What is the action? - CORRECT ANSWER Chamber the cartridge; fire the ammunition; and eject the unfired cartridges and fired cartridge/shell casings. Triggers, safeties, and magazines" "What is the trigger? - CORRECT ANSWER Releases the hammer or firing pin that fires the cartridge." "What is the trigger guard? - CORRECT ANSWER A rigid loop around the trigger made to protect it and prevent unintentionally touching the trigger." "What re Safeties? - CORRECT ANSWER Blocks some part of the action to prevent firing. Some firearms do not have them. Should be ON whenever a firearm is loaded. May also act as decoking levers." "True or False: You should never rely on the safety to prevent firing. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What is a magazine? - CORRECT ANSWER Hold cartridges in repeating firearms. Can be fixed or removed." "What is the stock? - CORRECT ANSWER Handle of the firearm." "What does PROVE it safe stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Point the firearm in the safest direction Remove all ammunition Observe the chamber Verify the feeding path Examine the bore for obstructions" "Explain the firing sequence: - CORRECT ANSWER Squeeze on the trigger releases firing mechanism This results in the firing pin striking the primer of the cartridge. Primer explodes and project a flame into the cartridge body. Flame ignites the powder Powder burns and produces rapidly expanding gases High-pressure gas drives the bullet or shot down the barrel." "What are the parts included in the firing sequence of modern firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER Trigger Firing pin Cartridge Burning powder Barrel Bullet" "Two common types of non-restricted firearms are: - CORRECT ANSWER Shotguns Rifles" "The basic types of modern actions used in these firearms are: - CORRECT ANSWER Muzzleloader (percussion cap and flint) Hinge (or break) Bolt Lever Pump Semi-Automatic" "What are the classification of firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER Non-restricted Restricted Prohibited" "What are the Vital Four ACTS? - CORRECT ANSWER Assume every gun is loaded Control the muzzle direction at all times Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard. See that the firearm is unloaded - PROVE it safe." "How do you PROVE the firearm is safe? - CORRECT ANSWER Point in safest direction Remove all ammunition Observe the chamber Verify the feeding path Examine the bore for obstructions" "What are the firearms and ammunition safety practices? - CORRECT ANSWER Your responsibility 24 hours a day Safer when stored and transported under lock and key (trigger or cable locks, containers) unloaded and properly locked, be aware of laws keep out of sight during transport and storage keep away from children store unloaded." "What are some of the safety practices for loading a firearm only for actual use? - CORRECT ANSWER loaded only when intend to use and legally discharged. At the firing range only when reached the shooting area and ready to shoot. Unloaded before you pass it to anyone or it leaves your hands, leave the action open. Never accept a loaded firearm Never run with a loaded firearm Never climb or cross obstacle Never jump a ditch Never toss or drop across a ditch or fence Do not lean against a vehicle, tree or wall. Transport unloaded firearms by vehicle or boat Unload before transport or storage." "True or False, you should be sure of your target and beyond before you shoot? - CORRECT ANSWER True" "True or False, you should always check that you are using the right ammunition and use only the ammunition for which the firearm was designed. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "True or false, never rely on the firearm's safety as they wear down and may not work properly. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "How can you be sure of your target and beyond? - CORRECT ANSWER Positively identify your target Do not shoot when in doubt. Never fire at a movement, colour, sound, or shape. Check that you have a clear field of fire Check area behind your target is safe Never use a scope as a substitute for binoculars. Always be aware of where your bullet or shot may end up." "What should you consider if you unsure where your shot may end up? - CORRECT ANSWER Never shoot if your bullet may hit a hard surface or water Never shoot at a target near a building Never shoot at a target on top of a hill Only shoot when you are sure no one is ahead of you" "What are the various firearm locking devices? - CORRECT ANSWER Key and combination trigger locks Chain or cable locks" "What is rifling? - CORRECT ANSWER Rifled barrels have a series of spiral grooves inside the barrel. The ridges of metal between the grooves are called lands. The land and grooves together make up the rifling. Rifling makes the bullet spin so that it will be stable in flight and accurate." "What is Calibre? - CORRECT ANSWER Rifled firearms are sized by calibre. It is a measurement of bore diameter in either thousands of an inch or millimeters." "True or False, you should always consult the data stamp on the barrel of your firearm to find out the exact name of the ammunition that fits it. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What is the difference between Rifled Barrel and Smooth-Bore Barrel? - CORRECT ANSWER Rifled Barrel: Groove diameter is distance between the grooves. Bore diameter is distance between the lands. Smooth-Bore Barrel: Bore is the inside diameter" "Two commonly available cartridges are: - CORRECT ANSWER Rim-Fire (primer is on the rim this is where the pin strikes) Centre-fire (Primer is in the center, this is where the pin strikes)" "True or false, you should always make sure the cartridge name on the head stamp matches the information on the data stamp. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What are the parts of a rim-fire cartridge? - CORRECT ANSWER Case Primer Powder Bullet Firing pin contact "RIM" of case" "What are the parts of a centre-fire cartridge? - CORRECT ANSWER Case Primer Powder Bullet Firing pin strikes the primer in the center." "What is the bullet? - CORRECT ANSWER the projectile at the front end of the cartridge. Propelled from the firearm when the powder burns. Made of lead, may be covered by a jacket of a harder metal. When nose is covered it is referred to as a full-metal jacket. If lead is exposed it is referred to as a jacketed soft point. Copper, gilding metal or steel are used as jacket material." "True or False, Bullets come in a variety of sizes, shapes and weights. You must select the right combination for the target or the area where you plan to shoot. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "True or False, bullets for hunting often have a soft or hollow point designed to expand on impact. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "True or False, Target bullets are often made from lead alloy - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What is the powder charge? - CORRECT ANSWER It is a chemical compound inside the case. It is ignited to propel the bullet through the barrel." "What is the case? - CORRECT ANSWER The case holds all the other ammunition parts. It is usually made of brass, could be steel, copper, aluminum, or plastic in the case of shotgun shells." "What is primer? - CORRECT ANSWER It works in much the same way as a cap in a toy pistol. It contains a chemical mixture that explodes when the firing pin strikes it. This explosion ignites the powder charge." "What re the different types of rifle bullets? - CORRECT ANSWER Round nose Hollow point Full-Metal jacket Spire point Partition Boat tail" "What is a Rim-fire cartridge? - CORRECT ANSWER ammunition's priming chemical fills the space inside the bottom rim of the thin brass or copper cartridge casing. The soft rim dents when struck by the firing pin. This crushes the priming compound. It explodes, and this ignites the powder." "What are popular modern rim-fire cartridges? - CORRECT ANSWER .22 calibre: available in BB and short and long rifle. Not interchangeable with the .22 magnum cartridge. .17HMR" "What are Rim-fire cartridge bullets generally made of? - CORRECT ANSWER lead, and are lubricated with grease or special waxes that reduce build-up of lead in the rifle barrel." "True or False, dry firing any firearm can damage the firearm. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What are Centre-fire cartridges? - CORRECT ANSWER amunition used for higher power firearms. The primer is located at the centre of the base of the cartridge case. The firing pin strikes the primer. This explodes the priming compound." "How can you identify or "name" the cartridges? - CORRECT ANSWER Stamped on the head of the case Printed on the box" "What does the cartridge names contain? - CORRECT ANSWER Approximate calibres" "What is a calibre? - CORRECT ANSWER The diameter of the bore, may be measured in thousands of an inch or in metric." "Modern firearms include what to identify the ammunition? - CORRECT ANSWER length of the cartridge casing in the description of the cartridge to identify the name of the ammunition that the firearm is designed to use." "True or False, cartridge casing with different names are not interchangeable (.303 Saveage and .303 British) - CORRECT ANSWER True" "The head stamp includes very valuable information such as: - CORRECT ANSWER Cartridge name Calibre Manufacturer Regular or magnum" "Magnum = - CORRECT ANSWER Greater power (Marketing term)" "True or False, The use of smooth slugs, rifled slugs, and slugs contained in a sabot or plastic sleeve allows shotguns to fire single projectiles (bullets) - CORRECT ANSWER True" "True or False, some shotguns were manufactured with adjustable chokes? - CORRECT ANSWER True" "True or False, A shotgun with interchangeable chokes or barrels can be used for skeet or clay target shooting, migratory waterfowl, upland game birds and large game hunting depending on the ammunition used. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Why is the rifled barrel becoming popular? - CORRECT ANSWER It provides the options of using a smooth slug, a fifled slug or a sabot slug. It is designed to make the projectiles spin as they leave the muzzle." "Rifled shotgun barrels are identical to a normal rifle barrel except: - CORRECT ANSWER they have the bore diameter of the guage of the shotgun." "What are the types of shotgun slugs? - CORRECT ANSWER Rifled slug Sabot slug Rounded slug" "Shotgun barrels are sized by: - CORRECT ANSWER Gauge instead of calibre" "What are the Chokes and Patterns? - CORRECT ANSWER Full Choke: Tightest pattern: Long range Modified Choke: Medium Range Improved Cylinder: Short Range Cylinder Bore: Most open pattern: Shortest Range" "Compare Rifle Cartridges and Shotgun Shells - CORRECT ANSWER Rifle Cartridges: Rim-Fire or Centre-Fire Calibre Case contains components Primer fires powder charge when struck by firing pin Powder burns and expands to propel bullet Bullet strikes target Shotgun Shells: Gauge Hull: contains components Primer: Fires powder charge when struck by firing pin Powder: Burns and expands to propel shot or slug WAD: Separates shot from powder and seals barrel behind shot during firing Shot or Slug: Spreads out to strike target / Strikes target." "True or False, shotgun ammunition is centre-fire. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What are the components of a shotgun shell? - CORRECT ANSWER Hull Primer Powder Charge Wad Shot or Slug Crimp or exposed slug" "What is the Shot? - CORRECT ANSWER name for the charge of pellets fired from a shotgun, lead, steel, bismuth, or tungsten-iron pellets." "What is a slug? - CORRECT ANSWER A single large projectile that is fired from a shogun for hunting larger game." "What is a wad? - CORRECT ANSWER Made of paper, fiber or plastic. Separates the powder charge from the shot or slug, prevents hot gas from damaging the shot and seals the gases behind the charge." "What is powder charge? - CORRECT ANSWER A chemical compound in the body of the hull ignited to propel the shot through the barrel." "What is the hull? - CORRECT ANSWER Contains all the other ammunition components commonly made of brass, plastic or paper." "What is the primer? - CORRECT ANSWER Contains a chemical mixture that explodes when the firing pin strikes it and ignites the powder charge." "What are the lead shot sizes? - CORRECT ANSWER Buckshot Sizes: Shot number Diameter in inches # Pellets higher number, smaller the size Example 4 is smaller than 000 Shot Sizes: Shot Number Diameter in inches Pellets / oz. lead Pellets / oz. Steel 9-1 (9 being the smallest) B, BB, BBB T, TT F (biggest)" "What are the various shotgun shells and fired hulls? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 3/4" (70mm) 3" (76mm) 3 1/2" (89mm) (Lager after firing)" "Why is it important to have the right size shell? - CORRECT ANSWER During firing the hull opens to fill the chamber up to the forcing cone. If you use the wrong size, the hull can open INTO the forcing cone and cause the barrel to burst." "What information is stamped on the barrel or action of many modern shotguns? - CORRECT ANSWER guage maximum shell/chamber length Type of choke" "What are Ballistics? - CORRECT ANSWER The study of projectiles in flight." "True or False, some shotguns can fire a shot more than the length of a football field and some rifles can fire bullets further than five kilometers. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What is trajectory? - CORRECT ANSWER The path a discharged shot or bullet takes during flight." "What affect trajectory of a bullet? - CORRECT ANSWER Gravity (downward curved path) Air resistance (slows its flight) Velocity (speed) Mass (weight)" "True or false, the firearm muzzle must be raised from the horizontal position to make up for gravity. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "The trajectory of a projectile is slightly curved, it crosses the line of sight how many times on the way to the target? - CORRECT ANSWER Twice" "What are three hazards if the cartridge may not fire? - CORRECT ANSWER Misfire: Do not reuse, dispose properly Hangfire: delayed fire, pointed safe direction Primer pop: no gunpowder, bullet may lodge in barrel." "Explosives information is issued by: - CORRECT ANSWER Natural Resources Canada" "What are the precautions you must take in regards to ammunition? - CORRECT ANSWER Stored out of children's reach Away from Flammables Not within easy access to the firearm, separately from firearm, or locked container Must not be displayed with firearm or in easy access stored in a cool, dry place, preferably vented container." "What are the ammunition safety points to remember? - CORRECT ANSWER Carry ammunition only for the firearm you are using Never experiment with unfamiliar ammunition Use modern ammunition in old firearms may be hazardous Wait 60 secs when a misfire occurs Never use old or corroded ammunition Never use cartridges if uncertain about safe use Never interchange smokeless powder and black powder Store so unauthorized persons do not have access to it. Ammunition should never be displayed with a firearm Ammunition is most safely carried in its original container When hand loading strictly gollow procedures." "What are safeties? - CORRECT ANSWER A mechanical device to reduce the chances of unintentional firing. Can fail. Blocks one or more of the trigger, sear, hammer or firing pin." "What are the types of safeties on non-restricted firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER Slide/tang: on right side of receiver on rifles and top on shotguns. Blocks firing mechanism. Pivot/lever/rocker: above the trigger area on the left or right side of the bolt. Wing safety: used on bolt-action firearm Trigger block/lever safety: Hammer in half-cock position." "What is hammer on half-cock notch safety? - CORRECT ANSWER The hammer has three positions: Full forward, half cock and full cock. When hammer is fully forward resting on the firing pin, a sudden blow on the hammer may discharge the firearm. When hammer is part-waypback, the safety is considered to be ON. When the hammer is all-the-way back, it is in full-cock position and the safety is considered to be OFF." "What is Cross-bolt safety? - CORRECT ANSWER a push-button type of safety, blocking the trigger mechanism or hammer. red means that the safety is OFF." "Before loading any firearm determine the safety is in the: - CORRECT ANSWER ON position." "What is an Action Release - CORRECT ANSWER a mechanism that must be moved to allow an action to be opened or closed." "True or False, In all of the leading procedures, always check the barrel and chamber for obstructions before loading. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What is the loading procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER only load when untended to use it and when safe/legal ACTS - PROVE Clear any obstructions Point in safest direction Nothing touches the trigger Safety ON Open action Match data stamp on firearm with catridge/shell Put safety ON" "Unloading a Hinge (or Break), Bolt Action, lever, pump, semi-automatic. - CORRECT ANSWER ACTS-PROVE" "What is a Box Magazine - CORRECT ANSWER Can be removed by depressing a button or latch. Some not removeable." "What is a tubular magazine? - CORRECT ANSWER under the barrel or in the stock. removeable inner magazine tube." "True or False, Federal, provincial and territorial laws may affect the number of cartridges you are allowed to have in a magazine while hunting. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Lever-action repeaters - CORRECT ANSWER metal handle, half cock safety is ON." "What are the range commands? - CORRECT ANSWER The range is active Cease-fire The range is no longer active" "What is Sight protection? - CORRECT ANSWER risk of eye injury, twigs, ejected cartridge casings, fragments. Wear safety glasses made of impact resistant polycarbonate plastic with side shields." "Hearing protection: - CORRECT ANSWER noise cause hearing loss, headphone-type hearing protectors, earplugs." "Slips and falls: - CORRECT ANSWER Control muzzle, safest trail, do not depend on branches to support your weight, deep tread high boots, blaze orange, no bulky jackets or wading boots." "What are the safety procedures on an approved range? - CORRECT ANSWER muzzle pointed down range action must be open only loaded, unloaded and discharged at the firing line no firearm is loaded until the command to load is given by the RO Finger kept off the trigger Cease-fire, all firing stops at once, unloaded, actions open, lay firearm on mat or table, muzzle pointed safe, shooter steps back behind cease-fire line RO will inspect each firearm before allowing anyone to go forward During Cease-fire no one will handle firearms or ammunition. Use hearing and sight protection" "True or False, in an emergency, anyone can call a cease-fire - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Range courtesy: - CORRECT ANSWER Safety briefing Sin in Avoid interrupting or distracting Do not smoke Ask owner permission before handling firearm or equip. Leave space Shoot downwind for smoky firearms Do not fire on other people's targets semi-automatic firing point somewhere to not disturb with ejecting casings Rapid firing may disturb shooters when line is clear, clean up Put away any range-owned equipment you have used." "When handling firearms around any type of vehicle, follow the steps: - CORRECT ANSWER Never have a loaded firearm in or on any vehicle unless allowed to shoot from that vehicle. Take extra care to point muzzle in the safest available direction Must be placed in a secure position." "Safe handling of firearms outdoors: - CORRECT ANSWER be aware of dangerous range Control muzzle Safety ON Plan how to protect firearm if you fall Be sure of target and beyond Water rocks or flat surfaces may cause the bullet to break up or ricochet Leave action open when cross a fence Unload when crossing fence alone in group, one person should stand away from the crossing point with unloaded open firearms unload firearm and place it outside before entering a pit or blind. Check firearm for dirt. Use binoculars." "True or False, make sure safe zones of fire are established to prevent incidents. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What is an Informal firing line? - CORRECT ANSWER appoint someone as the RO Follow normal range commands and procedures Set up a firing line Decide a safe shooting zone for each shooter" "Safe zones of fire: - CORRECT ANSWER Everyone should agree on which area each shooter will cover. Know where your shooting partners are." "Carrying positions: - CORRECT ANSWER Two-hand Ready carry: safest, quick Cradle carry: Alone Elbow or side carry: open terrain, not when people are ahead of you. Trail Carry: Alone or standing still Shoulder Carry: Least safe not with others Sling Carry: not in dense bush, dangerous to those in front." “What are the 5 non-restricted firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Bolt 2. Pump Action 3. Break Action 4. Lever 5. Semi-Automatic" "Ballistics - CORRECT ANSWER The study of a bullet in flight" "Trajectory - CORRECT ANSWER the path followed by an object moving through space" "Line of Sight - CORRECT ANSWER Direct line shooter sees from sight to target" "Follow Through - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining sight picture throughout the shot." "Misfire - CORRECT ANSWER Firing pin strikes primer, but does not set off the cartridge." "What does the acronym A.C.T.S stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER A - Assume every firearm is loaded. C - Control the muzzle direction at all times. T - Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard. S - See that the firearm is unloaded. PROVE it safe." "What does the acronym P.R.O.V.E stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER P - Point the firearm in the safest available direction. R - Remove all cartridges. O - Observe the chamber. V - Verify the feeding path. E - Examine the bore." "What are the 4 restricted firearms actions? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Single Action Revolver 2.Double Action Revolver 3.Single Action Semi-Automatic 4.Double Action Semi-Automatic" "What are the 5 non-restricted firearms actions? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.Bolt 2.Pump Action 3.Lever 4.Break 5.Semi-Automatic" "Describe a Box Magazine. - CORRECT ANSWER Simple to load - One round at a type or with a clip." "Describe a Tubular Magazine. - CORRECT ANSWER Designed to be loaded one round in front of the other. Extra Caution should be demonstrated as a round could be ignited by the one in front by any inadvertent jogging." "Only use what type of ammunition in tubular magazines? - CORRECT ANSWER Only use round nose ammunition in tubular magazines." "Describe a pump action. - CORRECT ANSWER Operated manually by pumping the front grip back and forth in order to eject and chamber cartridges." "Describe a lever action. - CORRECT ANSWER Operated manually where a lever is located around the trigger guard area to allow for the loading and unloading of cartridges." "Describe a Break Action. - CORRECT ANSWER Operated manually where the barrel is hinged and rotate perpendicularly to expose the breech and allow loading and unloading of cartridges." "Describe a Semi-Automatic firearm. - CORRECT ANSWER Where the action performs all steps necessary to prepare it to discharge again after firing." "Typical external features on a Double Action Revolver include what? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. cylinder release button 2. extractor rod 3. swing out cylinder" "On semi-automatic restricted firearms, where is the chamber found? - CORRECT ANSWER On semi-automatic restricted firearms, the chamber is found in the barrel." "On revolvers, where is the chamber found? - CORRECT ANSWER On restricted revolvers, the chamber is found in the cylinder." "When shooting is complete, or cease fire called. - CORRECT ANSWER Firearm is to be unloaded and Action clearly locked open." "What happened within the bore of the firearm to greatly increase shot accuracy. - CORRECT ANSWER Rifling - the helical grooves in the barrel of a firearm - creates a spinning movement within the bore which greatly increases the stability, accuracy, and range of the firearm." "Which gun typically does not have a rifled bore? - CORRECT ANSWER Shotguns typically do not have rifled bores." "Describe a Wadcutter Bullet. - CORRECT ANSWER A Wadcutter bullet has a flat or nearly flat front that is typically as wide as the caliber size. For target shooting, a wadcutter cuts a very clean hole through the paper target." "Describe a Semi Wadcutter (SWC). - CORRECT ANSWER An SWC combines features of the Wadcutter and traditional round nosed revolver bullets. Less problems feeding from magazines due to a more rounded front end." "Where are Data stamps typically located on the firearm? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Barrel or, 2. Slide" "What does the Head Stamp information typically include? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Caliber 2. Manufacturer 3. Magnum / +P = more power with this indication" "Is the pre-fired shotgun shell length longer or shorter than after its fired? - CORRECT ANSWER The pre fired length will be shorter than after it is fired. Measuring the shell before it is fired will not give you the correct length." "If the shotgun shell is shorter in length, but has the correct gauge, can you use it? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, you can, but not if the shell is longer in length." "What term is used to indicate good aim on an Open sight? - CORRECT ANSWER Sight picture is a term used to describe a good aim, where all the components line up.. front, rear sight and target, with the front sight being the only one in focus." "What is a squib load? - CORRECT ANSWER When the bullet does not exit the bore when fired." "Materials used to clean a firearm are? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cleaning rod 2. Pull through 3. Cleaning patch 4. Brass Jag 5. Gun Solvent 6. Gun oil" "What are the PROVE it safe Pointers? - CORRECT ANSWER Point the firearm in the safest available direction. Remove all ammunition. Observe the chamber. Verify the feeding path. Examine the bore for obstructions." "What are the legal responsibilities of Firearm Owners/Users? - CORRECT ANSWER Federal Firearms Act and Criminal Code: Valid firearms license, inform RCMP within 30 days after change of address, Persons with PAL may borrow, buy, inherit same class of firearm they are licensed to own. Provincial/Territorial Game, Fish and Wildlife Acts: Blaze orange, restrict shooting across or within roads or dwellings, limit use of motorized vehicles while hunting or shooting. Municipal/County/Local Noise, Nuisance, Zoning, By-Laws: Some municipalities may not allow the discharge of a firearm under any circumstances within their boundaries. Sime will regulate firing times." "What are some facts about Matchlocks - CORRECT ANSWER Earliest carried firearms Invented in 1400s Aim and fire while holding firearm with both hands Rain wind could put out the match/wick Presence of incandescent particles near the powder could cause an incident" "What are the parts of Matchlocks? - CORRECT ANSWER Flash Pan Serpentine Match/Wick Trigger" "What are Wheel locks? - CORRECT ANSWER Improved firing systems Developed in 1600s Words like a modern cigarette lighter Spring was wound up with a key Complex and expensive to make Winding was slow and spring often failed" "What are the types of Black Powder? - CORRECT ANSWER Fg - Very coarse, bore muskets FFg - Finer granules than the Fg, muzzleloading, bore, single-shot pistols of .45 calibre and up. FFFg - Finer than FFg, most common, used in nearly all cap and ball revolvers. FFFFg - Finest, called priming powder, used only in priming pans. Never use as powder charge." "What are some facts about Muzzleloading Firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER Muskets, rifles, and shotguns used today Loaded through the muzzle Measure powder and pour in barrel Followed by a patch and ball Then Bullet or shot hole located at the rear of the barrel just above the trigger allows a flash or spark to enter the barrel through the priming port and ignite the powder, firing the charge. Flintlock muzzleloader (spark result of flint) Black powder or black powder subtitles." "What are the Dos and Don't of muzzleloading? - CORRECT ANSWER Do dismantle, examine, and declare safe by gunsmith Do handle with same respect due all firearms Do use only black poser or Pyrodex Do keep black powder away from cigarettes, matches etc. Do use a powder measure to pour powder directly into the muzzle Don't use a powder horn or flask Do follow manufacture Do mark ramrod Do wipe bore clean before load Do make sure ball or bullet is seated firmly on the powder charge. Do treat misfire as a hangfire, wait 60 seconds pointed in safe direction. Do wear safetly glasses and hearing protection Do reseat second charge Don't carry or handle with the hammer at full cock and primed unless ready to fire. Don't lean over or stand in fron of muzzle Don't load one barrel of a double barrelle Don't store with powder in it."