The Canadian Firearms Safety Course & the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (PAL & Restricted PAL)

Dates will be scheduled based on interest....email Al Kennedy @ [email protected] for more  information

PAL (CFSC)   Next course takes place Sept. 22, 2024 ​
                          Additional course takes place:   Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec.8 
                          REGISTER HERE
                      
                      
​RPAL (CRFSC) Next course to be determined, based on interest.

All instructors must meet and maintain certain service standards and quality of instruction. To provide feedback to the Canadian Firearms Program about your training experience, send an email to [email protected]. This helps us monitor and improve how firearms safety training is provided.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course $175
First-time licence applicants must pass the Canadian Firearms Safety Course before applying for a Possession and Acquisition Licence. After the in-class instruction, you will do a written and practical test. Anyone 12 years or older can take the CFSC. Children under 12 can take the course, but only for educational purposes. They will not do the written or practical exams. To get a Minor's Licence to borrow and use non-restricted firearms, the minor must be between 12 and 17 years old.

Topics
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 non-restricted firearms
responsibilities of the firearms owner/user safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms

Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course $175
Anyone wanting to acquire restricted firearms must also take the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course and pass the written and practical tests.

Topics
evolution of firearms,
major parts,
types and actions
basic firearms safety practices
ammunition
operating handgun actions
firing techniques and procedures for handguns
care of restricted firearms
responsibilities of the firearms owner/user safe storage, display, transportation and handling of restricted firearms