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Classes of firearmsQuestion 21 of 167

Which change is a way to alter a magazine so it holds fewer cartridges?

  1. Indenting the casing by forging or swaging.
  2. Putting a sticker on the casing to mark the size.
  3. Loosely placing a removable spacer inside the casing.
  4. Removing the magazine spring to make it lighter.
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Correct answer: Indenting the casing by forging or swaging.

The regulations list indentation of the casing, and welded or permanently fixed plugs, sleeves or rods.

Source: Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited, Restricted or Non-Restricted (SOR/98-462), s. 3(5)(a), Part 4 of the schedule

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026