What is the safest way to carry an unloaded handgun from one firing point to another on a range?

Unloaded, action open, as directed

Unloaded, tucked in a waistband

Unloaded, action closed, in hand

A visitor without a Canadian licence wants an authorization to transport for a restricted firearm. What must happen first?

Customs confirms their declaration

They pass the CRFSC in Canada first

A tiny handgun with one or two barrels

A revolver with a swing-out cylinder

A pistol with a long box magazine

A rifle sawn down to a pistol's length

Free CRFSC Practice Test 2026

200 original questions for the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course: handgun parts and actions, ammunition, firing, care, and the rules for storing and transporting restricted firearms. Four 50-question practice tests. Tuned for mobile. Free to start, no account needed.

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The CRFSC exam at a glance

The Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) is the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program course for anyone who wants to acquire restricted firearms, such as most handguns. To apply for a Possession and Acquisition Licence for restricted firearms you must have passed both the CFSC and the CRFSC; a CFSC passed before February 1, 1999 counts for both. The course ends with a written test and a practical test. The RCMP does not publish the length or pass mark; course providers say the written test is multiple choice and the pass mark is 80% on each test. Since October 21, 2022 most individuals cannot acquire handguns under the national handgun freeze, but the course still covers all restricted firearms.

Tigertest has 200 CRFSC practice questions with explanations, free to start with no account required.

Tests: A written test and a practical test
Pass mark: Not published by the RCMP; course providers say 80% on each test
Who it is for: Anyone who wants to acquire restricted firearms (RCMP: over 18)
Licence: A restricted PAL needs both the CFSC and the CRFSC
Taught by: Qualified instructors designated through the Chief Firearms Officer
Topics: Handgun parts and actions, ammunition, firing, care, the law, storage and transport
Handgun freeze: Most individuals cannot acquire handguns since October 21, 2022

Updated November 2026 by the Tigertest team. Practice questions follow the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program safety course pages and PAL application notes (form RCMP 5592), the Firearms Act and its storage and transport regulations as current to 2026-10-19, and Public Safety Canada's handgun freeze page, checked November 2026. Exam rules change, so confirm current details with RCMP: Firearms safety courses.

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Train by Topic

Four training sets follow the RCMP course topics: handgun parts and safety; ammunition and handgun actions; firing techniques and care; and the laws on storing, displaying and transporting restricted firearms. Questions you miss come back until you have mastered them.

Full Practice Tests

Four practice tests of 50 questions, each covering every course topic. Aim for 80% or better. No question appears in more than one test, and every one comes with an explanation.

Built on the RCMP Course Topics

The RCMP Canadian Firearms Program lists eight topics for the CRFSC but publishes no weights, so every practice test here spreads its 50 questions across all eight, with the most on operating handgun actions, firing and the law. The legal questions are written from the Firearms Act, the Criminal Code and the storage and authorization regulations as they stand in 2026.

Operating handgun actions16%

Firing techniques and range procedures14%

Responsibilities and the law14%

Parts, types and evolution of firearms12%

Basic firearms safety12%

Ammunition12%

Storage, display and transportation12%

Care of restricted firearms8%

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How to Pass the CRFSC

1. Know revolvers and pistols inside out

Learn how single-action, double-action and striker-fired handguns work, how to open, load, unload and prove each one, and what a stovepipe, double feed or failure to extract looks like.

2. Learn the restricted storage and transport rules

Restricted firearms have stricter rules than non-restricted ones: a locking device and a locked container for storage, a locked opaque case for transport, and attachment to a structure for display. Know where you may possess a restricted firearm and what an authorization to transport covers.

3. Practise the fundamentals of handgun shooting

Grip, stance, sight alignment and a smooth trigger press matter more with a handgun than a long gun. Know the range commands and why the muzzle never leaves the safe direction.

4. Fix your misses, then retest

Tigertest tracks your accuracy by topic. Aim for 80% or better on every practice test before your course. After each test, drill the questions you missed and retrain the weakest topic.

CRFSC Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CRFSC?

The Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course is the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program's course for anyone who wants to acquire restricted firearms, such as most handguns. You must pass its written test and its practical test. To apply for a licence for restricted firearms, the RCMP says you need both the CFSC and the CRFSC.

What does the CRFSC cover?

The RCMP lists the topics as the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions; basic firearms safety practices; ammunition; operating handgun actions; firing techniques and procedures for handguns; care of restricted firearms; responsibilities of the firearms owner and user; and safe storage, display, transportation and handling of restricted firearms. The training sets here follow that order.

What score do you need to pass the CRFSC?

The RCMP does not publish a pass mark online. Course providers say the pass mark is 80% on each test, the written multiple-choice test and the practical test, so these practice tests use 80% as the target. Ask your instructor for the exact format of your course.

Can I still buy a handgun after taking the CRFSC?

Since the national handgun freeze came into force on October 21, 2022, most individuals cannot buy, sell or transfer handguns, with narrow exceptions such as some Olympic and Paralympic discipline shooters. The CRFSC is still the safety course for restricted firearms, licensed owners can keep and use registered handguns, and other restricted firearms are not covered by the freeze. Check the current rules with the Canadian Firearms Program before you buy.

Are these the real CRFSC test questions?

No. Every question is original, written by Tigertest from the RCMP's published topic list and the text of the Firearms Act, the Criminal Code and the storage and authorization regulations, so it covers the same knowledge without copying the course test. The practical handling test is not modelled. Tigertest is not affiliated with the RCMP.

CRFSC sample questions and answers

6 of the 200 practice questions, one from each topic, with the answer explained.

1. What is the safest way to carry an unloaded handgun from one firing point to another on a range?
- A.Unloaded, tucked in a waistband
- B.Unloaded, action open, as directed
- C.Unloaded, action closed, in hand
- D.Unloaded, in a pocket
Answer: B. Range rules set how handguns move on the range, usually unloaded, actions open and cased or holstered. Follow them and the range officer's instructions.
2. What is a speed loader used for with a revolver?
- A.Clearing a stuck empty case
- B.Cocking the hammer faster
- C.Cleaning out the forcing cone
- D.Loading every chamber at once
Answer: D. A speed loader holds a full cylinder of cartridges in line with the chambers and releases them together, so the revolver is reloaded in one motion.
3. Why should handgun grips be checked during routine care?
- A.Loose grips hurt control
- B.They hold the barrel on
- C.They set the sight height
- D.They mark the calibre
Answer: A. Grips that are loose or cracked shift in the hand, which hurts control. Tighten or replace them as the maker advises.
4. What does the phrase point of impact mean?
- A.Where the case lands
- B.Where the backstop starts
- C.Where the bullet hits
- D.Where you aim on the target
Answer: C. Point of aim is where the sights are placed. Point of impact is where the bullet strikes, and sight adjustment brings the two together.
5. A visitor without a Canadian licence wants an authorization to transport for a restricted firearm. What must happen first?
- A.They pass the CRFSC in Canada first
- B.Police inspect the firearm
- C.Customs confirms their declaration
- D.They join a Canadian club
Answer: C. The RCMP says a non-resident must have a customs officer confirm the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration before applying by phone for an ATT.
6. What is a derringer?
- A.A tiny handgun with one or two barrels
- B.A revolver with a swing-out cylinder
- C.A pistol with a long box magazine
- D.A rifle sawn down to a pistol's length
Answer: A. A derringer is a very small handgun, often with one or two short barrels and no magazine, loaded by tipping the barrels open.

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