Canadian Firearm Safety Full Course
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS BANK AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
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<LATEST VERSION>
1. List the types of firearms seen in the early evolution of firearms. - ANSWER
✓ Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock, percussion cap
2. What time period were matchlock firearms used? - ANSWER ✓ 1400s
3. What time period were wheel lock firearms used? - ANSWER ✓ 1600s
4. What time period were flintlock firearms used? - ANSWER ✓ 1600s
5. What time period were percussion cap firearms used? - ANSWER ✓ 1800s
6. Describe the ignition system of matchlock firearms. - ANSWER ✓ Used a
serpentine mechanism to plunge burning wick into the flash pan.
7. Describe the ignition system of wheel lock firearms. - ANSWER ✓ Operates
like a modern cigarette lighter.
8. Describe the ignition system of flintlock firearms. - ANSWER ✓ Produced a
spark by striking a flint against steel.
9. Describe the ignition system of percussion cap firearms. - ANSWER ✓ Uses
small metal case called a cap containing material that explodes when struck.
,10.What are the ACTS of firearms safety? - ANSWER ✓ ASSUME loaded
CONTROL muzzle direction
TRIGGER finger off trigger, and OUT of trigger guard
SEE firearm is unloaded...PROVE it is safe
11.PROVE it safe. - ANSWER ✓ POINT in safest direction
REMOVE all ammunition
OBSERVE chamber
VERIFY feeding path
EXAMINE bore for obstructions
12.What are the parts of a cannon? - ANSWER ✓ Priming powder
Ignition port
Bore
Projectile or ball
Wadding
Powder
13.List some types of revolving firearms: - ANSWER ✓ Revolvers
Manually operated rifles/shotguns with magazines containing extra
cartridges
Semi-automatic firearms
Full-automatic firearms
14.Evolution of firearms: - ANSWER ✓ Matchlock(15th century)
Wheel lock (17th century)
Flintlock (17th century)
Percussion cap (19th century)
Metal cartridge (19th century)
Breechloading repeaters (19th century)
15.What are the major firearm parts? - ANSWER ✓ Action
Barrel
Stock
Grip
Frame
16.What are the basic types of actions? - ANSWER ✓ Hinge (or break) action
Bolt action
, Lever action
Pump action
Semi-automatic action
Revolving action
17.What are the classes of firearms? - ANSWER ✓ Non-restricted
Restricted
Prohibited
18.What is calibre? - ANSWER ✓ Rifled firearms are sized by calibre.Calibre
is a measurement of bore in hundredths of an inch/millimetres
19.A pumpaction shotgun... where is the action located? - ANSWER ✓ on the
underside of the gun
20.Stocks are now made of... - ANSWER ✓ lighter material
21.What stock has less recoil? - ANSWER ✓ wood
22.Barrel is what to what? - ANSWER ✓ chamber to muzzel
23.What is included in the action? - ANSWER ✓ bolt, trigger, safety, etc
24.What is the purpose of the action? (4 things) - ANSWER ✓ Load Fire
Extract Eject
25.What does the action release do? - ANSWER ✓ Allows you to load the gun
26.SAFETY: What does the red dot mean? - ANSWER ✓ The safety is off
27.SAFETY: What does no red dot mean? - ANSWER ✓ The safety is on
28.Sliding the safety forward does what? - ANSWER ✓ Turns safety off, ready
to fire
29.When should you leave your safety on? - ANSWER ✓ ALWAYS
30.What is the process in which a gun fires? 6 steps - ANSWER ✓ Firing pin
, Strikes powder
Primer explodes
Ignites powder
Powder produces gas
Gas drives bullet
31.6 types of modern actions! - ANSWER ✓ pump, bolt, lever, hinge (or
break), semi automatic, muzzleloader
32.What are the Vital Four ACTS of Firearm Safety - 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.
33.What are the PROVE it safe Pointers? - ANSWER ✓ Point the firearm in the
safest available direction. Remove all ammunition.
Observe the chamber.
Verify the feeding path.
Examine the bore for obstructions.
34.What are the legal responsibilities of Firearm Owners/Users? - 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.
35.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.
36.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.
37.True or False: A firearm owner/user must keep informed about the laws and
regulations affecting the use of firearms and ammunition. - ANSWER ✓
True
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS BANK AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
1. List the types of firearms seen in the early evolution of firearms. - ANSWER
✓ Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock, percussion cap
2. What time period were matchlock firearms used? - ANSWER ✓ 1400s
3. What time period were wheel lock firearms used? - ANSWER ✓ 1600s
4. What time period were flintlock firearms used? - ANSWER ✓ 1600s
5. What time period were percussion cap firearms used? - ANSWER ✓ 1800s
6. Describe the ignition system of matchlock firearms. - ANSWER ✓ Used a
serpentine mechanism to plunge burning wick into the flash pan.
7. Describe the ignition system of wheel lock firearms. - ANSWER ✓ Operates
like a modern cigarette lighter.
8. Describe the ignition system of flintlock firearms. - ANSWER ✓ Produced a
spark by striking a flint against steel.
9. Describe the ignition system of percussion cap firearms. - ANSWER ✓ Uses
small metal case called a cap containing material that explodes when struck.
,10.What are the ACTS of firearms safety? - ANSWER ✓ ASSUME loaded
CONTROL muzzle direction
TRIGGER finger off trigger, and OUT of trigger guard
SEE firearm is unloaded...PROVE it is safe
11.PROVE it safe. - ANSWER ✓ POINT in safest direction
REMOVE all ammunition
OBSERVE chamber
VERIFY feeding path
EXAMINE bore for obstructions
12.What are the parts of a cannon? - ANSWER ✓ Priming powder
Ignition port
Bore
Projectile or ball
Wadding
Powder
13.List some types of revolving firearms: - ANSWER ✓ Revolvers
Manually operated rifles/shotguns with magazines containing extra
cartridges
Semi-automatic firearms
Full-automatic firearms
14.Evolution of firearms: - ANSWER ✓ Matchlock(15th century)
Wheel lock (17th century)
Flintlock (17th century)
Percussion cap (19th century)
Metal cartridge (19th century)
Breechloading repeaters (19th century)
15.What are the major firearm parts? - ANSWER ✓ Action
Barrel
Stock
Grip
Frame
16.What are the basic types of actions? - ANSWER ✓ Hinge (or break) action
Bolt action
, Lever action
Pump action
Semi-automatic action
Revolving action
17.What are the classes of firearms? - ANSWER ✓ Non-restricted
Restricted
Prohibited
18.What is calibre? - ANSWER ✓ Rifled firearms are sized by calibre.Calibre
is a measurement of bore in hundredths of an inch/millimetres
19.A pumpaction shotgun... where is the action located? - ANSWER ✓ on the
underside of the gun
20.Stocks are now made of... - ANSWER ✓ lighter material
21.What stock has less recoil? - ANSWER ✓ wood
22.Barrel is what to what? - ANSWER ✓ chamber to muzzel
23.What is included in the action? - ANSWER ✓ bolt, trigger, safety, etc
24.What is the purpose of the action? (4 things) - ANSWER ✓ Load Fire
Extract Eject
25.What does the action release do? - ANSWER ✓ Allows you to load the gun
26.SAFETY: What does the red dot mean? - ANSWER ✓ The safety is off
27.SAFETY: What does no red dot mean? - ANSWER ✓ The safety is on
28.Sliding the safety forward does what? - ANSWER ✓ Turns safety off, ready
to fire
29.When should you leave your safety on? - ANSWER ✓ ALWAYS
30.What is the process in which a gun fires? 6 steps - ANSWER ✓ Firing pin
, Strikes powder
Primer explodes
Ignites powder
Powder produces gas
Gas drives bullet
31.6 types of modern actions! - ANSWER ✓ pump, bolt, lever, hinge (or
break), semi automatic, muzzleloader
32.What are the Vital Four ACTS of Firearm Safety - 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.
33.What are the PROVE it safe Pointers? - ANSWER ✓ Point the firearm in the
safest available direction. Remove all ammunition.
Observe the chamber.
Verify the feeding path.
Examine the bore for obstructions.
34.What are the legal responsibilities of Firearm Owners/Users? - 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.
35.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.
36.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.
37.True or False: A firearm owner/user must keep informed about the laws and
regulations affecting the use of firearms and ammunition. - ANSWER ✓
True
