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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 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 Wednesday nights and starts at 6:00 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 FOR 2010*

*Dates and prices subject to change without notice. GST 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

Date

CFSC

Sat Apr 10, Sun Apr 11

CRFSC

Wed Apr 14

CFSC

Sat May 8, Sun May 9

CRFSC

Wed May 12

CFSC

Sat May 29, Sun May 30

CRFSC

Wed Jun 2

CFSC

Sat Jun 26, Sun Jun 27

CRFSC

Wed Jun 30

CFSC

Sat Jul 10, Sun Jul 11

CRFSC

Wed Jul 14

CFSC

Sat Aug 21, Sun Aug 22

CRFSC

Wed Aug 25

CFSC

Sat Sep 25, Sun Sep 26

CRFSC

Wed Sep 29

CFSC

Sat Oct 23, Sun Oct 24

CRFSC

Wed Oct 27

CFSC

Sat Nov 13, Sun Nov 14

CRFSC

Wed Nov 17

CFSC

Sat Dec 11, Sun Dec 12

CRFSC

Wed Dec 15

WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST*?

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

If you take both courses and purchase both handbooks, the total cost is $240. Here is the breakdown:

The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (rifles and shotguns) costs $125. The Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (handguns) costs an additional $85. 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 CHALLENGE THE COURSE?

Yes, you can challenge the course. But if you do not succeed the first time, then you must take the course. I will credit 50% of your challenge fee towards the course fee.

Generally, the non-restricted and restricted courses cover the basics of all firearm actions and a national standard of safety. Past experiences show an extremely high failure rate under these circumstances.

The Canadian Firearms Safety Course is different from what may have been learned in police, military and shooting sports organizations, which may account for the low success rate of those who challenge the course.

I hear challenges after regular classes are complete. Cost is $15 each for written and practical. Call 604.889.3822 to arrange a challenge appointment.

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."