CFSC CFSC Firearm Security & Locking Mechanisms 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a trigger lock on a firearm?
- To improve trigger accuracy
- To prevent unauthorized discharge (Correct answer)
- To clean the trigger mechanism
- To reduce trigger pull weight
Correct answer: To prevent unauthorized discharge
A trigger lock physically blocks the trigger from being pulled, preventing unauthorized discharge.
Question 2: Which locking device threads through the action of a firearm to prevent it from being loaded?
- Trigger lock
- Barrel plug
- Cable lock (Correct answer)
- Grip lock
Correct answer: Cable lock
A cable lock threads through the action or chamber, preventing the firearm from being loaded or fired.
Question 3: Before applying a trigger lock, you must first ensure the firearm is:
- Loaded and ready
- Unloaded with the action open (Correct answer)
- Cocked and locked
- Stored with ammunition nearby
Correct answer: Unloaded with the action open
Always verify the firearm is unloaded with the action open before applying any locking device.
Question 4: What is the minimum requirement for storing non-restricted firearms under CFSC guidelines?
- A wooden gun rack in a locked room
- A locked, tamper-resistant container or cabinet (Correct answer)
- A safe weighing over 150 lbs
- A digital keypad safe only
Correct answer: A locked, tamper-resistant container or cabinet
Canadian regulations require non-restricted firearms to be stored in a locked, tamper-resistant container.
Question 5: Why should ammunition be stored separately from firearms according to CFSC guidelines?
- To keep both easily accessible for emergencies
- To reduce the risk of unauthorized use or accidental discharge (Correct answer)
- Because ammunition degrades when stored near metal
- To comply with provincial hunting regulations only
Correct answer: To reduce the risk of unauthorized use or accidental discharge
Storing ammunition separately from firearms significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized use and accidental discharge.
Question 6: Which of the following is an acceptable secure storage option for a non-restricted rifle?
- An unlocked gun cabinet
- Under a bed with a locked case
- A locked, tamper-resistant container (Correct answer)
- A closet with a door handle lock
Correct answer: A locked, tamper-resistant container
A locked, tamper-resistant container meets the CFSC storage requirements for non-restricted firearms.
CFSC CFSC Firearm Security & Locking Mechanisms 1
What is the primary purpose of a trigger lock on a firearm?