CFSC Firearms Safety Course (PAL) Practice Test
Free · 150 Questions.

Question 1

When learning the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, what does the letter 'A' in the ACTS acronym stand for?

• A. Assume every firearm is loaded until proven otherwise
• B. Authorize firearm transfers through the Chief Firearms Officer
• C. Always store firearms and ammunition together in the same room
• D. Aim only at certified targets during bright daylight hours

Explanation: In ACTS, 'A' stands for 'Assume every firearm is loaded'. Treating every firearm as loaded prevents accidental discharges during handling.

Question 2

How does a bolt-action firearm operate to load, fire, and unload cartridges?

• A. A sliding forearm under the barrel is pulled back and pushed forward to cycle the action
• B. The barrel is released by a top lever and pivots down on a hinge pin to expose the chamber
• C. A handle is lifted and pulled rearward to extract, then pushed forward and locked down
• D. A lever under the trigger guard is swung down and forward, then returned to close the action

Explanation: Bolt-action firearms use a cylindrical bolt with a handle that is rotated up to unlock, drawn back to extract/eject, pushed forward to chamber a round, and rotated down to lock.

Question 3

What are the four basic components of a modern centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge?

• A. Case, primer, propellant powder, and bullet
• B. Case, wad, primer, and shot pellets
• C. Hull, firing pin, powder, and bullet jacket
• D. Bullet, case, magazine spring, and rim cap

Explanation: A cartridge consists of: (1) the case holding components together, (2) primer in the base, (3) gunpowder inside the case, and (4) the bullet seated in the case mouth.

Question 4

Under federal Canadian firearms storage regulations, how must a non-restricted firearm be stored in a dwelling?

• A. Unloaded in an unlocked bedroom closet as long as the ammunition is stored in another room
• B. Unloaded on an open wall rack, provided the ammunition is kept in a drawer beside it
• C. Unloaded, with a locking device fitted (or bolt removed), or locked in a sturdy container
• D. Loaded with the safety on in a bedside table drawer so it is ready to use if needed

Explanation: A non-restricted firearm kept at home must be unloaded and either (1) fitted with a secure locking device (such as a trigger or cable lock) or have its bolt removed, or (2) locked in a cabinet, container or room that is difficult to break into.

Question 5

When the command 'CEASE FIRE' is called on a shooting range, what must every shooter do immediately?

• A. Stop firing, keep finger off the trigger, muzzle downrange, open the action, step back
• B. Quickly fire all remaining loaded rounds in the magazine at the target paper
• C. Turn around with the firearm to ask the Range Officer why the command was shouted
• D. Pack up the loaded firearm into a range bag and walk to the parking lot

Explanation: On 'Cease Fire': stop shooting instantly, finger off trigger, keep muzzle pointed downrange, open the action, place firearm on the bench, and step back behind the cease-fire line.