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Canadian Firearms Safety Course,
Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course

To PURCHASE OR ACQUIRE firearms and ammunition, you must have a PAL (Possession and Acquisition License). Complete the "Application for a Possession and Acquisition License" available online at the Canadian Firearms Centre.

On the application, Section E, SAFETY TRAINING CERTIFICATION, Box 19 a) and b) require Safety Training Certification. There are two required courses:

CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (CFSC) for rifles and shotguns, and
CANADIAN RESTRICTED FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (CRFSC) for handguns

Successful completion of the examinations is mandatory for all Canadians, no one is exempt. See the course schedule.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When can I take CFSC or CRFSC course?
What does the course cost?
What will I be doing at the course?
What kind of examination do I have to take?
Can I start now to get ready for the exam?
Can I challenge the exam?
Who is the instructor and what are his qualifications?

WHEN CAN I TAKE A CFSC OR CRFSC COURSE?

The CFSC (Non-Restricted) course requires two days. CFSC courses are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Applicants who complete the CFSC can then go on to take the CRFSC (Restricted) course. The CRFSC requires one half day, and is offered on Sunday evenings starting directly after the CFSC course ends, about 3:00 PM.

All courses are held at the Poco Inn & Suites. ALL COURSES START PROMPTLY. Please be a few minutes early.

These courses fill quickly and you will likely need to register at least two weeks in advance. Call Murray at 604.889.3822 between 8 AM and 7 PM Pacific Time to register and arrange to pick up your course materials.

CFSC/CRFSC COURSE SCHEDULE*

*Dates and prices subject to change without notice. HST is included.

Call Murray at 604.889.3822 between 8AM and 7PM Pacific Time to arrange to register by paying for your course in cash. On payment, Murray will give you your course materials and receipt for payment.

Course Type

2012

CFSC

~~Sat Jan 21, Sun Jan 22~~ FULL

CRFSC

~~Sun Jan 22, 3PM~~ FULL

CRFSC

~~Wed Jan 25, 6-11PM (overflow class)~~ FULL

CFSC

Sat Feb 25, Sun Feb 26

CRFSC

Sun Feb 26, 3PM

CFSC

Sat Mar 24, Sun Mar 25

CRFSC

Sun Mar 25, 3PM

CFSC

Sat Apr 21, Sun Apr 22

CRFSC

Sun Apr 22, 3PM

CFSC

Sat May 26, Sun May 27

CRFSC

Sun May 27, 3PM

CFSC

Sat June 23, Sun June 24

CRFSC

Sun June 24, 3PM

CFSC

Sat July 7, Sun July 8

CRFSC

Sun July 8, 3PM

CFSC

Sat Aug 11, Sun Aug 12

CRFSC

Sun Aug 12, 3PM

CFSC

Sat Sep 22, Sun Sep 23

CRFSC

Sun Sep 23, 3PM

CFSC

Sat Oct 13, Sun Oct 14

CRFSC

Sun Oct 14, 3PM

CFSC

Sat Nov 17, Sun Nov 18

CRFSC

Sun Nov 18, 3PM

CFSC

Sat Dec 15, Sun Dec 16

CRFSC

Sun Dec 16, 3PM

WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST*?

*Dates and prices subject to change without notice. HST is included.

If you take both courses and purchase both handbooks, the total cost is $270. Here is the breakdown:

The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (rifles and shotguns) costs $150. The Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (handguns) costs an additional $90. Please note that you must take the CFSC before you are eligible for the CRFSC.

You should also purchase the relevant handbook when you sign up for the course. The following handbooks are available to students for $15 each, tax included:

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) Student Handbook
Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) Student Handbook

Please make sure you have READ both handbooks before your first day in class.

Call Murray at 604.889.3822 between 8AM and 7PM Pacific Time to register and arrange to pick up your course materials.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING AT THE COURSE?

During the course you will be demonstrating safe handling of disabled firearms and inert ammunition. The course does not have a live fire component.

Once you have successfully completed the course, you will have met my criteria for further training, if you are interested.

WHAT KIND OF EXAMINATION DO I HAVE TO TAKE?

There are two examinations included in the cost for each course, one written and one practical. These are taken at the end of the course. You will need to achieve a minimum mark of 80% on the written examination of 50 True/False or multiple choice questions. You will also need to achieve a minimum mark of 80% on the practical examination. Over 99.8% of applicants taking the course are successful in achieving this standard.

You will receive your results immediately upon completion of the exam.

CAN I START NOW TO GET READY FOR THE EXAM?

If you want to prepare in advance for what we will be doing in the class, please watch the following video:http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/safe_sur/video-eng.htm. You will be able to preview the skills and firearms you will be required to know during the classroom session.

CAN I CHALLENGE THE COURSE?

Yes, but unfortunately at this time the way my classes are scheduled, I am unable to help you. Contact 1.800.731.4000 and they should be able to point you in the right direction.

WHO IS THE INSTRUCTOR AND WHAT ARE HIS QUALIFICATIONS?

Murray Gardner is a certified professional with extensive knowledge of firearms and instructing. Please review his credentials.

Arif writes:

"It took me 1 year to get a hold of a good Firearms Certificate Instructor and the Govt. system is very poor at directing us to the right places. One guy I talked to said that he never had enough students so kept postponing and that took 6 months.

Murray Gardner is really a professional instructor and his experience and methods are excellent. All new license applicants should go through him, in my opinion. Most other people probably just quit and never get this far."