Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) Practice Exam

Rifle cartridges are categorized as either rim-fire or centre-fire based on the location and type of primer used in the cartridge design. Rim-fire cartridges have the primer integrated into the rim of the cartridge case. This design allows for a simpler, lighter cartridge that is commonly found in .22 caliber ammunition, primarily used for target shooting and small game hunting.

On the other hand, centre-fire cartridges have the primer located in the center of the cartridge base, allowing for a more powerful and versatile ammunition design. This type of cartridge is widely used in various calibers for rifles and handguns, making them suitable for a range of shooting applications, including hunting and competitive shooting.

While shotgun shells, handgun bullets, and blank cartridges serve different functions and are designed distinctly, they do not fall into the rim-fire or centre-fire classifications in the same way as rifle cartridges do. Therefore, rifle cartridges are the correct choice regarding their categorization within these two types.