UNRESTRICTED FIREARM SAFETY
COURSE EXAM REVIEW:QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
List one of the advantages of modern cartridges? - ans-They are reliable.
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Name the four advantages of cartridges? - ans-
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1. They were easily loaded into the breech.
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2. The expending case prevented gas leakage.
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3. They were largely waterproof.
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4. They were more reliable.
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What are some disadvantages of owning a Flintlock? - ans-1. Flint wear out of break.
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2. Springs can fail.
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What are some disadvantages of owning a Wheel Lock? - ans-
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1. Mechanisms are complex and expensive to make.
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2. Winding is slow and springs often fail.
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What are the four types of Black Powder? - ans-
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1. Fg: Very coarse granules of powder. Used in large muskets.
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2. FFg: Finer granules than Fg. Used in muzzleloading shotguns, big-
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bore rifles and single-shot pistols of .45 calibre and up.
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3. FFFg: Finer granules than FFg and the most common type. Used on nearly all cap and
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ball revolvers.
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4. FFFFg: The finest granules, also called priming powder. Used only in priming pans. Ne
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ver use this type of powder as powder charge.
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What are the possible punishments for a person who stores, displays, transports or handl
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es firearms contrary to the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by I
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ndividual Regulation? - ans-1. Guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment;
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a. In the case of first offence, for a term not exceeding two years; and
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b. In the case of a second or subsequent offence, for a term not exceeding five years; or
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2. Guilty of an offence punishable on summary convection (a fine of $5000 and/
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or six months imprisonment
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, What does PROVE stand for? - ans-P: Point the firearm in the safest available direction.
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R: Remove all ammunition.
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O: Observe the chamber(s).
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V: Verify the feeding path.
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E: Examine the bore for obstruction (visually or with a rod).
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What are the possible punishment for pointing a firearm at a person without lawful excuse
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? - ans-
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1. Guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of five years; or
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2. Guilty of an offence punishable on summary convention (a fine of $5000 and/
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or six months imprisonment.
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What does The Vital Four ACTS of Firearm Safety stand for? - ans-
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A: Assume the firearm is loaded.
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C: Control the muzzle direction at all times.
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T: Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger.
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S: See that the firearm is unloaded- PROVE it's safe.
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What is a disadvantage of owning a Percussion Cap? - ans-
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The cap separates from the powder and bullet.
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What is a disadvantage of owning a Matchlock? - ans-It fails in the wind and rain.
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What is the name of the similar mechanism used in both the Flintlock and Wheel lock? -
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ans--The flint for the Flintlock creates a spark which ignites the powder in the flash pan.
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The iron pyrites for the wheel lock creates a spark when it comes in contact with the wheel
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What should be done with older firearms? - ans-
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Older firearms should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith to be sure they can be fired sa
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fely.
What was the role of firearms in the development of Canada? - ans-
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1. They were used for fur trade.
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2. They were used for people to gather food.
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What was the role of the percussion cap in the fire sequence? - ans-
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Provides explosives charge. rr rr
Why should you follow the manufacture's instructions redrawing powder types? - ans-
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Because of the advancement in technology, some firearms are manufactured to handle ei
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ther smokeless, black powder or blackpowder substitute. It is emphasized that all individu
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als follow the manufacture's instructions regarding powder types and safe loads.
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COURSE EXAM REVIEW:QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
List one of the advantages of modern cartridges? - ans-They are reliable.
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Name the four advantages of cartridges? - ans-
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1. They were easily loaded into the breech.
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2. The expending case prevented gas leakage.
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3. They were largely waterproof.
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4. They were more reliable.
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What are some disadvantages of owning a Flintlock? - ans-1. Flint wear out of break.
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2. Springs can fail.
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What are some disadvantages of owning a Wheel Lock? - ans-
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1. Mechanisms are complex and expensive to make.
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2. Winding is slow and springs often fail.
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What are the four types of Black Powder? - ans-
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1. Fg: Very coarse granules of powder. Used in large muskets.
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2. FFg: Finer granules than Fg. Used in muzzleloading shotguns, big-
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bore rifles and single-shot pistols of .45 calibre and up.
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3. FFFg: Finer granules than FFg and the most common type. Used on nearly all cap and
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ball revolvers.
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4. FFFFg: The finest granules, also called priming powder. Used only in priming pans. Ne
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ver use this type of powder as powder charge.
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What are the possible punishments for a person who stores, displays, transports or handl
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es firearms contrary to the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by I
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ndividual Regulation? - ans-1. Guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment;
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a. In the case of first offence, for a term not exceeding two years; and
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b. In the case of a second or subsequent offence, for a term not exceeding five years; or
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2. Guilty of an offence punishable on summary convection (a fine of $5000 and/
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or six months imprisonment
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, What does PROVE stand for? - ans-P: Point the firearm in the safest available direction.
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R: Remove all ammunition.
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O: Observe the chamber(s).
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V: Verify the feeding path.
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E: Examine the bore for obstruction (visually or with a rod).
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What are the possible punishment for pointing a firearm at a person without lawful excuse
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? - ans-
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1. Guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of five years; or
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2. Guilty of an offence punishable on summary convention (a fine of $5000 and/
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or six months imprisonment.
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What does The Vital Four ACTS of Firearm Safety stand for? - ans-
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A: Assume the firearm is loaded.
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C: Control the muzzle direction at all times.
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T: Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger.
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S: See that the firearm is unloaded- PROVE it's safe.
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What is a disadvantage of owning a Percussion Cap? - ans-
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The cap separates from the powder and bullet.
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What is a disadvantage of owning a Matchlock? - ans-It fails in the wind and rain.
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What is the name of the similar mechanism used in both the Flintlock and Wheel lock? -
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ans--The flint for the Flintlock creates a spark which ignites the powder in the flash pan.
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The iron pyrites for the wheel lock creates a spark when it comes in contact with the wheel
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.
What should be done with older firearms? - ans-
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Older firearms should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith to be sure they can be fired sa
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fely.
What was the role of firearms in the development of Canada? - ans-
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1. They were used for fur trade.
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2. They were used for people to gather food.
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What was the role of the percussion cap in the fire sequence? - ans-
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Provides explosives charge. rr rr
Why should you follow the manufacture's instructions redrawing powder types? - ans-
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Because of the advancement in technology, some firearms are manufactured to handle ei
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ther smokeless, black powder or blackpowder substitute. It is emphasized that all individu
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als follow the manufacture's instructions regarding powder types and safe loads.
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