CAN I PURCHASE FIREARMS AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE? Once you’ve completed this course, you can apply for the Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL). The Firearms program will hold your application for 28 days before processing. It typically takes 45 days to get a PAL. Step 1 – Safety course The first step on the road […]
WHO SHOULD TAKE THE CANADIAN RESTRICTED FIREARM SAFETY COURSE? This course is designed for a person who wants to legally own restricted firearms.RPAL holders may also purchase ammunition, get into competitive shooting, or collecting of restricted firearms Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course Anyone wanting to acquire restricted firearms must also take the Canadian Restricted Firearms […]
CAN I TAKE THE CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE EVEN IF I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE WITH FIREARMS? Absolutely Yes! Yes, The course is designed as a first step. In some cases, those with little to no experience do better during the course than those with a lot of experience. Canadian Firearms Safety Course First-time […]
ARE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION USED DURING THE CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE? Yes, the firearms and ammunition are disabled. That means they are considered training aids and can no longer fire. Canadian Firearms Safety Course 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 […]
Can Minor’s Buy Ammo? Yes a Minor’s Licence’s Can Purchase Ammunition Minor’s Buying Ammo According to the Ammunition Regulations Act you must be at least 18 to buy ammunition, have a valid PAL and show a secondary piece of identification. Anyone between the age of 12 and 18 may purchase ammunition if they provide valid identification […]
What is Minor’s Licence? Minor’s Licence is issued between 12 and 17 years old Minors To get a Minor’s Licence, you must: be between 12 and 17 years old take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and pass the tests (as determined in Section 7 of the Firearms Act) When you turn 18, you will no longer be eligible for a Minor’s Licence and you must apply for […]
At What Age Can I Get An RPAL? You must be 18 Years Old To Have a Restricted Possession Acquisition Licence Book Your RPAL Anyone over the age of 18 can take the Restricted PAL course. You need to be 18 to receive the licences. Any permanent resident or citizen of Canada 18 or […]
Can I take the PAL Online? No, the firearms course (CFSC) must be completed in person. More details on completing the PAL Firearms Course Although the CFSC must be completed in the classroom BC Firearms Academy offers free online study materials No. not even if you live in the middle of nowhere. Register for the […]
What does CRFSC mean? CRFSC stands for Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course. This is the course you need to take to get an RPAL or Restricted Possession and Acquisition License https://bcfirearmsacademy.ca/events/ What is the CRFSC? CRFSC stands for Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course. This course is taken by people who want to own handguns and […]
What does CFSC mean? CFSC stands for Canadian Firearms Safety Course Book A Course Firearms safety There are two courses for firearms safety. Non-restricted: Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is an introductory course for anyone (including minors) who want to own non-restricted firearms. Restricted: Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) is an introductory course for anyone over the age of 18 who […]
