Firearms Safety Course

Want to own a firearm? You need this course.

The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is a federal certification that is required before applying for your Possession and Acquisition License (PAL), or "firearms license". This license allows an individual to purchase & own and new or used non-restricted firearms, and ammunition.

Additionally, those interested in owning Restricted Firearms (such as handguns) require the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC).

Syllabus (Includes but not limited to)

• the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions;

• basic firearms safety practices;

• ammunition;

• operating firearm actions;

• safe handling and carry procedures;

• firing techniques and procedures;

• care of firearms;

• responsibilities of the firearms owner/user; and,

• safe storage, display, transportation and handling of firearms.

Prerequisites:

• To obtain a full PAL you must be 18 years old to take this course, however those 12 - 17 years old may take the course and apply for a Minor's License.

• To take the Restricted course (CRFSC), a participant must have already completed the Non-Restricted course (CFSC) and be 18 years of age.

Duration:

• 1 day for non-restricted PAL

• 1 day for restricted PAL

Maximum Instructor to Participant Ratio: 1:12

Cost: $175+ tax

Note: as per RCMP Canadian Firearms Program guidelines, during this course all ammunition will be 'dummy' rounds and all firearms used will be disabled.

For live-fire introductory instruction, inquire about our Wildlife Awareness & Predator Safety course.