PAL Practice
StorageQuestion 116 of 167

Under the storage rules, which firearm is unloaded?

  1. A firearm with no cartridge in the chamber and none in an attached magazine.
  2. A firearm with an empty chamber but a loaded magazine inserted.
  3. A firearm with a cartridge in the chamber and the safety on.
  4. A firearm with a loaded magazine attached and the bolt open.
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Correct answer: A firearm with no cartridge in the chamber and none in an attached magazine.

Unloaded means no cartridge can be fired from the chamber or from a magazine attached to the firearm. A magazine that is inserted counts.

Source: Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations (SOR/98-209), s. 1

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026