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Classes of firearmsQuestion 15 of 167

What is a cartridge magazine in law?

  1. A box that stores ammunition at home.
  2. A belt that holds ammunition for transport.
  3. A device or container that feeds ammunition into the firing chamber.
  4. The part of a firearm that holds the barrel and sights in a fixed place.
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Correct answer: A device or container that feeds ammunition into the firing chamber.

The definition covers any device or container that feeds ammunition into the firing chamber.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 84(1)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026