CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE TEST STUDY QUESTIONS

CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE TEST STUDY QUESTIONS "What are the parts of a cannon? - CORRECT ANSWER Priming powder Ignition port Bore Projectile or ball Wadding Powder" "List some types of revolving firearms: - CORRECT ANSWER Revolvers Manually operated rifles/shotguns with magazines containing extra cartridges Semi-automatic firearms Full-automatic firearms" "What are the major firearm parts? - CORRECT ANSWER Action Barrel Stock Grip Frame" "What are the basic types of actions? - CORRECT ANSWER Hinge (or break) action Bolt action Lever action Pump action Semi-automatic action Revolving action" "What are the classes of firearms? - CORRECT ANSWER Non-restricted Restricted Prohibited" "What is calibre? - CORRECT ANSWER Rifled firearms are sized by calibre.Calibre is a measurement of bore in hundredths of an inch/millimetres" "What are the types of shotgun slugs? - CORRECT ANSWER Rifled slug Sabot slug Rounded slug" "What are the types of choke? - CORRECT ANSWER Full choke Modified choke Improved cylinder Cylinder bore" "What are the types of shotgun gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 gauge 12 gauge 16 gauge 20 gauge 28 gauge 410 calibre/gauge" "What are the four basic components of the projectile? - CORRECT ANSWER Powder Bullet Primer Case" "Why is 'dry firing' bad for the gun? - CORRECT ANSWER Imitates live firing but without a cartridge." "Why can't you interchange modern firearm cartridges? - CORRECT ANSWER You can not interchange firearm cartridges because different types have different sizes." "What are the shotgun shell components? - CORRECT ANSWER Hull Shot Wad Powder Charge Brass Head Primer Slug" "What is the info barrel/action of most modern shotguns? - CORRECT ANSWER Gauge(printed on the base of the shell) Maximum shell length Type of choke." "What is ballistics? - CORRECT ANSWER The study of projectiles in flight and what affects them." "How do you ensure that a muzzleloader is not primed to fire? - CORRECT ANSWER Point muzzle in safest possible direction,keep finger off the trigger,and out of the trigger guard. Check that the hammer is not in full-cock position. Check for a percussion cap or see if the priming pan is primed. If the firearm is primed,remove cap or priming powder." "What are the common 12 gauge shotgun shells? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 3/4in,3in,3 1/2in" "What are the types of firearm cartridges? - CORRECT ANSWER Slide /tang Pivot/lever/rocker Wing Trigger block/lever Crossbolt safety" "What are the parts of a muzzle loader? - CORRECT ANSWER But plate,but stock,nipple,percussion cap,patch box,trigger,mussel,ramrod,fore stock,hammer" "Where is the usual placement of a box type magazine? - CORRECT ANSWER Just forward of the trigger" "Where is the the tubular-type magazine found?(2 places) - CORRECT ANSWER It is either:a)Under the barrel. OR b)In the stock." "What are the parts on a bolt action? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety Action Receiver Chamber Rear Sight Front Sight Barrel Muzzle Trigger Guard Trigger Barrel Bolt handle Bolt" "What are the parts of a lever action? - CORRECT ANSWER Bolt Barrel Cartridge Chamber Firing Pin Follower Fore Stock Hammer Lever Safety Lever Lifter Trigger Tubular Magazine Loading Gate" "What are the parts of a double action semi automatic handgun? - CORRECT ANSWER Barrel Slide Front Sight Muzzle Slide Lock Trigger Guard Trigger Magazine-Release Button Magazine Grip Hammer Rear Sight Safety/Decocking Lever" Is it legal to store a loaded firearm in the premises where children have access to it? - CORRECT ANSWER False" "What is not a part of a cartridge or shotgun shell? - CORRECT ANSWER Choke" "What type of sights do handgun shooters use? - CORRECT ANSWER Red dot, telescopic, open-sight" "Full choke gives the tightest shot spread pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Choke is: - CORRECT ANSWER The taper at the end of shotgun's muzzle" "The first cartridge loaded into a magazine presses against the: - CORRECT ANSWER Follower" "Smokeless powder and black powder are easily substitutable. - CORRECT ANSWER False, smokeless powder is much powerful than black powder." "It is a good practice to always use safety, but never rely on it. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Rifle cartridges loaded with incendiary bullets are legal in California. - CORRECT ANSWER False" "Shotgun shells loaded with flechettes are legal in California. - CORRECT ANSWER False" "To shoot safely you must know: - CORRECT ANSWER Your target, your target's surrounding, and what is beyond the target" "An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "8 gauge shells are bigger in diameter than 20 gauge. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Flame throwers are legal in California - CORRECT ANSWER False" "Ignorance and carelessness are major causes of firearm accidents - CORRECT ANSWER True" "A safe direction is: - CORRECT ANSWER The one, where accidental discharge will not cause injury or damage." "You can use rimfire cartridges in the centre-fire firearms - CORRECT ANSWER False" "Wallet guns are generally prohibited - CORRECT ANSWER True" "The part of the gun which strikes the primer is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Firing pin" "As a safety measure, your firearm should always be pointed: - CORRECT ANSWER In the safest possible direction" "When shooting, you must consider that if the bullet misses the target or if it goes through the target completely, it can hit a person or an object. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Which shotgun choke makes the widest shot spread pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER Cylinder Bore" "Shotgun choke spread pattern from tightest to widest: - CORRECT ANSWER FMIC. F is full choke, M - modified, I - improved cylinder, C - cylinder bore." "A semi-automatic centre-fire rifle may legally have this many cartridges in its magazine: - CORRECT ANSWER 10" "Which shotgun has the smallest diameter bore? - CORRECT ANSWER 410 guage/calibre" "Shotgun shells are generally measured by: - CORRECT ANSWER Gauge" "To load a handgun you need to push the charged magazine into the grip: - CORRECT ANSWER Rudely till you hear the crunch" "This kind of bullets are sharply pointed to minimize air drag: - CORRECT ANSWER Spitzer" "All generations of Glock 17 are legal in California. - CORRECT ANSWER False, Glock 17 gen 4 is illegal in California, since it doesn't have a magazine disconnect safety." "What is the most widespread material to make shotgun shots of? - CORRECT ANSWER Lead" "What action type cannot have a magazine? - CORRECT ANSWER Hinge" "The chamber end of the barrel is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER Breech" "Modified choke gives wider shot spread pattern than cylinder bore. - CORRECT ANSWER False" "Rule #3 from the Rules for Kids is: - CORRECT ANSWER Leave the Area" "You should never use old or corroded ammunition. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "According to The Sporting Arms And Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, what is the maximum dangerous range of handgun ammunition: - CORRECT ANSWER 2500 yards" "Full-automatic rifles are prohibited in California. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "A firearm is concidered to be concealed if any part of it is hidden - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Carrying a loaded firearm in public is prohibited - CORRECT ANSWER True" "If another person is present, it is illegal for any person, except in self defense, to draw or exhibit a loaded or unloaded firearm in a rude, angry or threatening manner or in any manner use a firearm in a fight or quarrel. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "How long is a Firearm Safety Certificate valid? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 years" "You cannot face any charges for criminal storage of your firearm if the firearm is kept in a locked container or locked with a locking device that has rendered the firearm inoperable. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Multiburst trigger activators are prohibited in California - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Rule #3 from the Rules for Kids is: - CORRECT ANSWER Leave the Area" “What are the ACTS of firearms safety? - CORRECT ANSWER ASSUME loaded CONTROL muzzle direction TRIGGER finger off trigger, and OUT of trigger guard SEE firearm is unloaded...PROVE it is safe" "PROVE it safe. - CORRECT ANSWER POINT in safest direction REMOVE all ammunition OBSERVE chamber VERIFY feeding path EXAMINE bore for obstructions" "Evolution of firearms: - CORRECT ANSWER Matchlock(15th century) Wheel lock (17th century) Flintlock (17th century) Percussion cap (19th century) Metal cartridge (19th century) Breechloading repeaters (19th century)" "What are the types of black powder? - CORRECT ANSWER Fg(coarse granules) FFg(finer granules) FFFg(very fine granules) FFFFg(finest granules) WARNING: FFFFg is very unstable; Never use for anything but priming powder." "What is a data stamp? - CORRECT ANSWER The data stamp matches the calibre of the cartridge to the specific gun." "What is the difference between 'rim fire' and 'centre fire'cartridges? - CORRECT ANSWER Rim fire-primer is in the rim Centre fire-primer is in the center" "What are some examples of rifled bullets? - CORRECT ANSWER Round nose Full metal jacket Hollow point Pointed bullet Partition bullet Boat tale" "What is trajectory? - CORRECT ANSWER The 'trajectory' is the path path a discharged shot or bullet takes in flight." "What are the factors that affect trajectory? - CORRECT ANSWER Mass Velocity Gravity Air resistance" "What are the parts of a pump action shotgun? - CORRECT ANSWER Ejection port,action,action release,trigger,trigger guard,movable fore-stock,butt-stock,tubular magzine,muzzle,front site,loading port,lifter." "What are the parts of a single action revolver? - CORRECT ANSWER Loading Port,Grip,Frame,Cylinder,Cylinder-Lock Notch,Chamber,Front Sight,Ejector Rod,Barrel." "Rules for Kids are: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Stop! 2. Don't touch! 3. Leave the Area. 4. Tell an Adult." "Smokeless powder can be safely used in muzzleloading firearms. - CORRECT ANSWER False. Smokeless powder is much more powerful than black powder. Any muzzleloader can easily blown up if you use smokeless powder in it." "More fatalities are caused by firearms accidents than by suicides or homicides with firearms in California. - CORRECT ANSWER False, statistic says that suicides make majority, then homicides and only then, far back, accidents." "You should always wear hearing protection when high-power firearms are being shot. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "To identify a single action revolver: - CORRECT ANSWER The loading gate on the right side behind the cylinder clearly identifies the revolver as a single action one." "You have a very old firarms with no datastamp. Before using it, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER You must get it examined by a gunsmith. In case the datastamp is missing, you must get the firearm examined by a qualified gunsmith to know the exact ammunition for it." "Zip guns are NOT generally prohibited in California. - CORRECT ANSWER False" "30-round magazine for AR-15 rifle is prohibited. - CORRECT ANSWER True. Magazine capacity for a centre-fire semi-automatic rifle cannot exceed 10 rounds." "You must never assume that simply because a toddler may lack finger strength, they cannot pull the trigger - CORRECT ANSWER True. Their thumbs are twice stronger than other fingers. Never endanger children by leaving them with an access to firearms" "Having a gun may end up with significant legal problems if the distance to the nearest public school is less than: - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000 feet" "It is illegal to discharge your gun in: - CORRECT ANSWER An unoccupied building, an unoccupied motor vehicle, or an unoccupied dwelling." "Is a Firearm Safety Certificate required when a firearm is being loaned? - CORRECT ANSWER It depends on the specific circumstances. Generally, a person being loaned a firearm must have a current FSC. However, an FSC is not required if the loan does not exceed three days in duration and the person loaning the firearm is at all times within the presence of the person being loaned the firearm."