List one of the advantages of modern cartridges?
They are reliable.
Name the four advantages of cartridges?
1. They were easily loaded into the
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2. The expending case prevented gas leakage.
3. They were largely waterproof.
4. They were more reliable.
What are some disadvantages of owning a Flintlock?
1. Flint wear out of break.
2. Springs can fail.
What are some disadvantages of owning a Wheel Lock?
1. Mechanisms are complex and expensive to make.
2. Winding is slow and springs often fail.
What are the four types of Black Powder?
1. Fg: Very coarse granules of powder. Used in large muskets.
2. FFg: Finer granules than Fg. Used in muzzleloading shotguns, big-bore rifles and single-shot pistols of .45 calibre and up.
3. FFFg: Finer granules than FFg and the most common type. Used on nearly all cap and ball revolvers.
4. FFFFg: The finest granules, also called priming powder. Used only in priming pans. Never use this type of powder as powder charge.
What are the possible punishments for a person who stores, displays, transports or handles firearms contrary to the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individual Regulation?
1. Guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment;
a. In the case of first offence, for a term not exceeding two years; and
b. In the case of a second or subsequent offence, for a term not exceeding five years; or
2. Guilty of an offence punishable on summary convection (a fine of $5000 and/or six months imprisonment
What does PROVE stand for?
P: Point the firearm in the safest available direction.
R: Remove all ammunition.
O: Observe the chamber(s).
V: Verify the feeding path.
E: Examine the bore for obstruction (visually or with a rod).
What are the possible punishment for pointing a firearm at a person without lawful excuse?
1. Guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of five years; or
2. Guilty of an offence punishable on summary convention (a fine of $5000 and/or six months imprisonment.
What does The Vital Four ACTS of Firearm Safety stand for?
A: Assume the firearm is loaded.
C: Control the muzzle direction at all times.
T: Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger.
S: See that the firearm is unloaded- PROVE it's safe.
What is a disadvantage of owning a Percussion Cap?
The cap separates from the powder and bullet.
What is a disadvantage of owning a Matchlock?
It fails in the wind and rain.
What is the name of the similar mechanism used in both the Flintlock and Wheel lock?
-The flint for the Flintlock creates a spark which ignites the powder in the flash pan.
-The iron pyrites for the wheel lock creates a spark when it comes in contact with the wheel. [Show Less]