COMBINED CFSC/CRFSC (PAL/RPAL) Burnaby/Metrotown Sat-Sun Sept 26-27

Completing the Combined Canadian Firearms Safety Course / Restricted Safety Course is the first step required in applying for your PAL/RPAL (Possession Acquisition License / Restricted Possession Acquisition License). This is the license you need to purchase or possess both non-restricted and restricted firearms in Canada.

The CFSC/CRFSC runs over two days and includes the exam at the completion of the course on day 2. There is no extra fee for the exam. The exam consists of a written section of true/false & multiple choice questions as well as a practical handling portion with deactivated firearms which you will have plenty of access to and instruction with over your time in the classroom.

This CFSC/CRFSC begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday September 26 and completes after testing on Sunday September 27.

Course content includes:

• The evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions
• Basic firearms safety procedures
• Operating firearm actions
• Safe handling and carry procedures
• Firing techniques and procedures
• Care and maintenance of firearms
• Laws: Safe storage, display, transportation and handling of restricted and non-restricted firearms
• Ammunition
• Responsibilities of the firearms owner/user

Minor’s Licence:

Individuals younger than 18 years of age are only eligible to hold a non-restricted firearms license and as such will not be permitted to write the restricted portion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course exam nor take the course for credit.

A minor’s licence permits the borrowing of non-restricted firearms for:

• target practice;
• organized shooting competitions;
• hunting; and,
• instruction in the use of firearms.

A minor’s licence also permits the acquisition of ammunition, unless there is an age restriction under the provincial or territorial law.

Please contact The Canadian Firearms Program for full details on eligibility.