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The Canadian Firearms Safety Course
The Canadian Firearms Safety Course
The Canadian Firearms Safety Course Program (CFSC) is a federally run program through the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) which teaches Canadians about firearms safety and laws in Canada. Successfuly completion of this program is required to apply for a Possesion Aquisition License (PAL) for both restricted and non-restricted firearms. Anyone over the age of 12 is permitted to take the non-restricted course and anyone over the age of 18 is permitted to take the restricted course. Licensing is completed through the RCMP and may be subject to change on a case-by-case basis.
Which course is right for you?
Which course is right for you?
Non-Restricted Course
Non-Restricted Course
This course is for people who want to own and operate any non-restricted firearms including rifles and shotguns. This course is 8 hours long and includes basic firearms safety and safe handling procedures. The minimum age to complete this course is 12 years old (for a junior PAL) or 18 years old for a full PAL. This course will have a 6-hour class time and a 2-hour practical time before testing. Testing consists of both a written multiple-choice test and a practical exam. We will provide all of the materials necessary for the course.
Topics of this course include:
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
Restricted Course
Restricted Course
https://rcmp.ca/en/firearmsThis course is for people who want to own and operate any restricted firearms, including handguns. It is 6 hours long and requires successful completion of the non-restricted course as a pre-requisite. The minimum age to complete this course is 18. This course will have a 4-hour class time and a 2-hour practical time before testing. Testing consists of both a written multiple-choice test and a practical exam. We will provide all of the materials necessary for the course.
Topics of this course include:
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
How it works
How it works
To obtain a Possession Acquisition License (PAL, otherwise known as a firearms license), one must successfully complete the firearms safety course (which we offer!). Following this, we provide all the necessary paperwork to apply for a license through the RCMP. This application may be completed online or through the mail and is processed by the CFO within your province. Once your application is processed and sent to you through the mail, you can purchase, handle, and own firearms within the class of firearms you are entitled to.
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