CFSC / PAL Practice Test 7

All 25 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. When may ammunition for a non-restricted firearm be kept within easy reach of the firearm?

   1. When the firearm is in a closed gun case
   2. When the firearm has its safety switched on
   3. When it is in a securely locked container
   4. When the ammunition is still in its box

2. In remote wilderness, you cannot lock your rifle inside your snowmobile. What applies?

   1. Bury it in the snow beside the snowmobile, loaded
   2. Carry it with you everywhere you go, loaded, at all times
   3. Leave it loaded in case of a bear and lock nothing
   4. Unload it, hide it, and lock it unless needed for predators

3. What does the S in ACTS remind you to do?

   1. Store the firearm away from all ammunition
   2. Sight in the firearm before every hunt
   3. Switch the safety on before handing the firearm to anyone
   4. See that the firearm is unloaded by PROVEing it safe

4. You find an old original muzzleloader in a relative's attic. What should happen before anyone fires it?

   1. Use smokeless powder for a cleaner burn
   2. A qualified gunsmith should inspect it
   3. Fire a light charge to test it first
   4. Clean it and fire it with a full charge

5. A town by-law bans discharging firearms within its limits. Which level of government made that rule?

   1. Territorial
   2. Federal
   3. Municipal
   4. Provincial

6. Which three classes are firearms divided into under Canadian law?

   1. Hunting, sporting and military
   2. Antique, modern and automatic
   3. Long guns, handguns and high-powered air guns
   4. Non-restricted, restricted and prohibited

7. What is the purpose of the trigger guard?

   1. To set the trigger pull for target shooting
   2. To lock the action closed while you are aiming and firing
   3. To protect the trigger from being touched by accident
   4. To hold spare cartridges near the trigger

8. In a rifled barrel, what are the lands?

   1. The flat area where the bolt locks into the receiver
   2. The raised ridges between the grooves
   3. The marks stamped on the cartridge head
   4. The narrowing at the end of a shotgun barrel

9. What kind of eye protection does the course recommend for shooters?

   1. Reading glasses worn for the target
   2. Ski goggles with a mirrored finish
   3. Tinted sunglasses with thin lenses
   4. Impact-resistant glasses with side shields

10. During the Verify step, how do you confirm a magazine is truly empty?

    1. Shake the firearm and listen for rounds
    2. Look at the ejection port from the side
    3. Count how many rounds you have removed
    4. See or feel the magazine follower

11. When should a firearm be loaded?

    1. Only when you intend to shoot, where it is safe and legal
    2. As soon as you arrive at the shooting range parking lot
    3. Whenever you hear animals moving nearby
    4. Whenever you leave the house to go hunting

12. Generally, how many cartridges may a magazine for a semi-automatic centre-fire long gun hold?

    1. Three
    2. Ten
    3. Twenty
    4. Five

13. How is a pump-action firearm cycled?

    1. By lifting and pulling back a bolt handle
    2. By sliding the fore-end back and forth
    3. By swinging a lever down behind the trigger
    4. By breaking the barrel open at the breech

14. Why did the flintlock replace the wheel lock as the standard firearm?

    1. It was lighter, simpler and cheaper to make
    2. It used metal cartridges that kept out rain
    3. It could fire several shots without reloading
    4. It did not need any powder in the priming pan

15. What should you do right before firing a firearm that was oiled for storage?

    1. Run a dry patch through the bore to remove oil
    2. Fire one round with a reduced charge
    3. Add more oil so the first bullet moves freely
    4. Rinse the barrel out with hot water

16. You plan to fly to a hunting trip with your rifle. What should you do first?

    1. Contact the air carrier for its rules
    2. Mail the rifle and its ammunition together
    3. Ask the airport police on arrival
    4. Pack it loaded in your checked bag

17. Why can a rifle scope create a safety risk while you aim?

    1. Its narrow field of view can hide a person entering the line of fire
    2. Its mount can loosen and push the muzzle off the target
    3. Its lenses can focus sunlight and start a grass fire near the stand
    4. Its magnification makes the target seem farther than it is

18. Your hunting partner has had two beers at lunch. What should you do?

    1. Make him use a shotgun instead of a rifle
    2. Let him shoot if he feels fine
    3. Not go shooting with him for the rest of the day
    4. Let him carry an unloaded firearm only

19. While loading, how do you make sure you are using the correct ammunition?

    1. Choose the cartridge that slides in most easily
    2. Match the data stamp on the firearm to the head stamp
    3. Compare the bullet colour to the barrel finish
    4. Use whichever ammunition is stored right next to that firearm

20. If you slip and fall while carrying a firearm, what should your first action be?

    1. Control the direction of the muzzle
    2. Grab the trigger guard to stop the fall
    3. Put your hands down to break the fall
    4. Throw the firearm clear of your body

21. What does the calibre of a rifle measure?

    1. The diameter of the bore
    2. The length of the barrel
    3. The amount of powder in the case
    4. The weight of the bullet

22. Besides the CFSC, which course must you pass to acquire restricted firearms?

    1. A Chief Firearms Officer interview
    2. The Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course
    3. A provincial hunter education course
    4. An advanced CFSC range qualification for handguns

23. Why must you never rely on your firearm's safety?

    1. Safeties are illegal on hunting firearms
    2. Safeties stop the action from opening
    3. Safeties only work properly when the firearm is cold and dry
    4. Safeties can wear out and a loaded firearm may still fire

24. Which carry does the course call the least safe of all?

    1. The cradle carry
    2. The elbow carry
    3. The two-hand carry
    4. The shoulder carry

25. Which rifle shooting position is the least stable?

    1. Kneeling on one knee
    2. Prone
    3. Sitting
    4. Standing