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Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) Practice Test · Question

At a range, you notice someone carrying a shotgun with the muzzle pointing at the ground near others. According to ACTS, what is the safest immediate response?

CFSC Student Handbook — ACTS rule #2. Muzzle control requires pointing away from people; ask them to correct the muzzle direction immediately.

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Question: At a range, you notice someone carrying a shotgun with the muzzle pointing at the ground near others. According to ACTS, what is the safest immediate response?

Answer options: ✅ Ask them to control the muzzle and point it in a safe direction away from people

  • Tell them to keep it that way since it points to the ground
  • Encourage them to sweep the area with the muzzle to check targets
  • Offer to dry-fire the shotgun to test emptiness

Correct answer: Ask them to control the muzzle and point it in a safe direction away from people

Explanation: CFSC Student Handbook — ACTS rule #2. Muzzle control requires pointing away from people; ask them to correct the muzzle direction immediately.

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