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Classes of firearmsQuestion 16 of 167

What does the law say ammunition includes?

  1. Only metal cartridges.
  2. A caseless cartridge and a shot shell.
  3. Only centre-fire cartridges.
  4. Only cartridges for rifles.
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Correct answer: A caseless cartridge and a shot shell.

Ammunition is a cartridge with a projectile designed to be fired from a firearm. It includes caseless cartridges and shot shells.

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