S-3.1, r. 12 - Regulation respecting the competency test in the safe practice of the sport of target shooting with firearms

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chapter S-3.1, r. 12
Regulation respecting the competency test in the safe practice of the sport of target shooting with firearms
Act respecting safety in recreation and sports
(chapter S-3.1, s. 46.42).
DIVISION I
COMPETENCY TEST
1. The competency test in the safe practice of the sport of target shooting with restricted firearms or prohibited firearms consists of a theoretical component and a practical component.
M.O. 0051-2008, s. 1.
2. The theoretical component deals with relevant knowledge of Québec legislation and regulations, that is,
— in respect of legislation,
(1)  the Act to protect persons with regard to activities involving firearms (chapter P-38.0001); and
(2)  the Act respecting safety in recreation and sports (chapter S-3.1); and
— in respect of regulations,
(1)  the Regulation respecting the exclusion of certain premises and certain means of transportation and respecting the exemption of certain persons (chapter P-38.0001, r. 1);
(2)  the Regulation respecting the register of use of shooting ranges (chapter S-3.1, r. 9);
(3)  this Regulation; and
(4)  the safety regulations of the shooting club of which a person is a member or the federation with which the club is affiliated, adopted under section 26 of the Act respecting safety in recreation and sports.
M.O. 0051-2008, s. 2.
3. The practical component involves the handling of firearms to evaluate the shooter in respect of
(1)  the shooter’s conduct at the firing line;
(2)  the shooter’s respect for the safety officer’s authority;
(3)  the use of required equipment;
(4)  the loading and unloading of firearms; and
(5)  the manner in which the shooter cleans firearms.
That component also includes a firing exercise of at least 20 shots using real ammunition.
M.O. 0051-2008, s. 3.
DIVISION II
COMING INTO FORCE
4. (Omitted).
M.O. 0051-2008, s. 4.
REFERENCES
M.O. 0051-2008, 2008 G.O. 2, 3211
S.Q. 2024, c. 25, s. 38