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Is the pictured type of lock capable of preventing the firearm from firing when locked in this location?

A handgun magazine under Canadian law may contain a maximum of this many cartridges:

In ACTS & PROVE the "R" stands for:

Ballistics refers to:

A slide lock is:

The pictured bullet is a:

What is wrong with the grip being used on the semi-automatic pistol in the picture?

During a cease fire, it is acceptable to adjust your gun's sights.

The failure to prevent unauthorized access to stored firearms has resulted in:

Which of the following handgun bullet types makes a cartridge prohibited ammunition in Canada?

It is safe to store ammunition in a tightly sealed metal container.

What type of handgun is pictured?

Which .38 calibre revolvers with 152mm (6") barrels are not prohibited?

Correct ->		All of them
		None of them
		Those made prior to 1946
		Those commonly used in international competition

Explanation
Prohibited handguns are those in .25 or .32 calibre and those with barrels equal to or less than 105mm in length, unless explicitly excluded in the regulation.

What type of trigger pull does this pistol have?

		Double action
Correct ->		Single action
		Double action only
		None of the above

Explanation
The small gap behind the back of the trigger is the clue that this Luger pistol has a single action trigger.

Which handguns with barrel lengths less than 105mm are not prohibited?

		None of them
		All of them
		Those made prior to 1946
Correct ->		Those commonly used in international competition and listed as such in the legislation.

Explanation
The short barreled pistols used in international bullseye competition and identified as such on a list contained in the regulations are deemed to be restricted firearms. This exception allows Canadian competitors access to high-end specialized .22 Short target pistols which are commonly used in the Olympic Rapidfire Pistol event.

A bullet fired from a .357 Magnum handgun is dangerous to a distance of:

		1300m
Correct ->		2100m
		2600m
		3600m

What type of bullets are in the pictured cartridges?

		Full metal jacket round nose
Correct ->		Lead round nose
		Lead truncated cone
		Lead flat point

The pictured ammunition is loaded with:

		Lead wadcutter and full metal jacket round nose bullets
		Lead semi-wadcutter and full metal jacket truncated cone bullets
Correct ->		Lead wadcutter and full metal jacket truncated cone bullets
		Lead wadcutter and full metal jacket semi-wadcutter bullets

Explanation
Wadcutter bullets are usually seated so that they are flush with the case mouth or only entended slightly out of the cartridge case. Truncated cone bullets are distinguised from semi-wadcutters by the lack of a sharp shoulder on the bullet for cutting clean holes in paper targets.

The pictured ammunition is (from left to right):

		357 Magum Jacketed Soft Point & 38 Special Lead Semi-wadcutter
Correct ->		38 Special Lead Semi-wadcutter & 357 Magum Jacketed Soft Point
		357 Magum Lead Semi-wadcutter & 38 Special Jacketed Soft Point
		38 Special Lead Wadcutter & 357 Magum Jacketed Soft Point

Explanation
The 38 Special is actually .357" in diameter but 1/10" shorter than the 357 Magnum and can be safely used in guns chambered for the longer magnum cartridge.

The pictured revolver cartridges (from left to right) are loaded with which kinds of bullets?

Correct ->		Jacketed Hollow Point, Jacked Round Nose, Jacketed Soft Point, Wadcutter, Jacketed Flat Point, Lead Round Nose
		Jacketed Hollow Point, Jacked Round Nose, Jacketed Soft Point, Semi-wadcutter, Jacketed Flat Point, Lead Round Nose
		Jacketed Hollow Point, Jacked Round Nose, Jacketed Soft Point, Semi-Wadcutter, Jacketed Truncated Cone, Lead Round Nose
		Jacketed Hollow Point, Jacked Round Nose, Jacketed Semi-Wadcutter, Wadcutter, Jacketed Flat Point, Lead Round Nose

The shooter is demonstrating a good one handed target shooting stance.

Correct ->		True
		False

Explanation
His stance is fine but his choice of target stands wouldn't be acceptable in Canada.

A holster that covers your handgun's trigger guard is a good way to safely carry your handgun when hunting in the Canadian wilderness.

		True
Correct ->		False

Explanation
This is a bit of a trick question. It is illegal to hunt with a handgun in Canada. In countries that trust their citizens to hunt with handguns this is a good way to carry the handgun.

When must you also use a secure locking device to disable a restricted firearm for storage?

		When it is stored in a safe
		When it is stored in a vault
		When it is stored in a room specifically modified for the storage of restricted firearms
Correct ->		When it is stored in a gun carry case or cabinet
		All of the above

Explanation
Regulations for the storage of restricted firearms require a firearm to be disable with a locking device if it isn't stored in a verysecure container.

What is the pictured handgun?

		Double action revovler
		Single action revolver
		Double action percussion revovler
Correct ->		Single action percussion revolver

Explanation
This percussion revolver can be identified at a glance by the presence of nipples at the rear of each chamber in the cylider and the loading lever underneath the barrel. Percussion revolvers are also called "cap and ball" revolvers after the percussion caps that are placed on the nipples and the lead ball projectiles that were often used.

An ejector rod is usually found on which type of handgun?

		Double Action Revolver
		Hinge Frame Revolver
		Single Action Revolver
Correct ->		All of the above

The ammunition pictured for this revolver can be legally imported into Canada.

Correct ->		True
		False

Explanation
Currently, hollowpoint ammunition for use in a handgun can be legally imported into Canada. At the time the course manuals and exams were written, civilians were not allowed to import hollowpoint ammo for use in handguns.

The pictured handgun cartridge is a:

		9mm Luger
		9x19mm
		9mm Para
		9mm Parabellum
Correct ->		All of the above

Explanation
This cartridge has several names and all may be found on data stamps on firearms and ammunition.

Before loading a firearm with ammunition you must?

		Match the calibre
		Make sure it fits in the chamber
		Have a firearms licence
Correct ->		Match the data stamps

Explanation
The data stamp on the cartridge base or box should match the data stamp on the gun.

What is the full cartridge designation for the pictured ammunition?

		W-W Super 44 Magnum
		44 Magnum W-W Super
Correct ->		44 Magnum
		None of the above

Explanation
W-W Super is the brand of the ammunition and is not a part of the cartridge designation.

Now that this double action revolver's hammer is cocked the shooter can push the cylinder release button to open the cylinder.

		True
Correct ->		False

Explanation
A double action revolver's cylinder is locked closed when the hammer is in the cocked position. The hammer would have to be lowered by holding the hammer and gently easing it forward as the trigger is pulled, if you wanted to unload the firearm without firing a shot.

The safety on this pistol is located on:

		Slide
		Frame
Correct ->		Trigger
		It doesn't have a safety

Explanation
The Glock's manual safety is quite different from those found on traditional pistols in that it is located on the trigger. The safety is in the on position unless your finger presses against the trigger.

Dry-firing is:

		Shooting when it isn't raining
		Using cartridges loaded with dry powder
Correct ->		Going through the motions of shooting with an empty gun
		None of the above

Explanation
Dry-firing is an excellent way to practice shooting techniques without having to use up ammunition at a shooting range.

Revolvers use which type of magazine?

		Box
		Cylinder
		Tubular
Correct ->		None of the above

Explanation
The cylinder of a revolver, with its multiple chambers, is not considered to be a magazine.

Which .32 calibre handguns are not prohibited?

		None of them
		All of them
		Those made prior to 1946
Correct ->		Those used in international competition, as listed in the legislation

Explanation
The .32 calibre pistols used in international bullseye competition and identified as such on a list contained in the regulations are deemed to be restricted firearms. This exception allows Canadian competitors access to high-end specialized target pistols which are almost exclusively available in .32 S&W Long wadcutter chamberings.

You can use .22 Short and/or .22 Long cartridges in a firearm chambered for .22 Long Rifle.

		Yes
Correct ->		Yes, but semi-automatics won't cycle properly
		Yes, but single shot firearms won't cycle properly
		No

Explanation
These shorter versions of the .22 LR can be safely used, however they don't usually have enough energy to drive the semi-automatic's bolt far enough to cycle the action.


The pictured bullet is a:

		Full metal jacket round nose (FMJ RN)
		Full metal jacket semi-wadcutter (FMJ SWC)
Correct ->		Full metal jacket truncated cone (FMJ TC)
		Jacketed hollow point (JHP)

The pictured bullet is a:

		Full Metal Jacket Flat Point (FMJ FP)
Correct ->		Jacketed Soft Point (JSP)
		Jacketed Semi-wadcutter (JSWC)
		Lead Round Nose (LRN)

Explanation
The copper coating on the sides of the bullet is the metal jacket and the exposed grey lead at the nose of the bullet gives it a 'soft' point. Jacketed soft points are designed to be fired at relatively high velocities (thanks to the copper jacket) while still expanding when they strike a game animal (due to the soft lead nose at the front of the bullet).

Authorizations to transport handguns for the purpose of target shooting have the same conditions in every province.

		True
Correct ->		False

Explanation
The conditions attached to ATTs vary significantly between provinces.

Your authorization to transport (ATT) for target shooting also allows you to take your restricted firearm to gunsmiths, gun shows, and a border exit point.

		True
Correct ->		False

Explanation
It is rare for a single ATT to cover transport for for more than one purpose.