Canadian Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearm Safety (CRFSC) Practice Exam 2025 – All-in-One Guide to Master Your Safety Certification!

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Which statement best describes the firing mechanism of a Flintlock?

It uses a spring to release the hammer

It creates a spark through a piece of flint hitting steel

The statement that the firing mechanism of a Flintlock creates a spark through a piece of flint hitting steel is accurate because this is a fundamental characteristic of how Flintlock firearms operate. When the trigger is pulled, a spring mechanism releases the hammer. The hammer strikes a piece of flint which is secured in a clamp (known as the cock). As the flint hits the steel frizzen, it creates a spark. This spark ignites gunpowder located in the pan, leading to the discharge of the round.

This method of ignition is one of the earliest forms of firing mechanisms used in firearms and is distinct from other systems such as electrical ignition, which is found in modern firearms, and adjustment dials, which are not part of the Flintlock design. The reliance on mechanical components—flint and steel—instead of modern technology makes the Flintlock a notable example in the history of firearms.

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It relies on an electrical ignition system

It uses a dial to adjust firing speed

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