Firearms License PAL To Become A Canada Border Services CBSA Officer

CBSA Firearms Licensing CFSC & CRFSC

Canadian Firearms Safety Course and Restricted Safety Course For your CBSA Application

Start With The CFSC / CRFSC

The Canadian Firearms Safety Courses (CFSC and CRFSC) are now required at the start of your CBSA training. They are no longer required in order to apply to CBSA, but it is recommended.

Where can I take the CFSC or the CRFSC?

BC Firearms Academy offers the CFSC / CRFSC regularly throughout the lower mainland of BC. Our most active locations are: New Westminster, Serving Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta and Surrey and Abbotsford, Serving Langly, Chilliwack, Mission and Maple Ridge.

What is the cost of getting the PAL?

With BC Firearms Academy, the CFSC & CRFSC combined course is $205 +tax. Once you have completed the testing successfully, the RCMP collects an $80 processing fee for the licences.

Book Your Firearms Course and Start On Your Way to Being a CBSA Officer

What does PAL stand for?

PAL stands for Possession and Acquisition License. It is renewable every 5 years. As a general rule, applicants must have passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course in order to obtain one. Both the restricted and non-restricted courses and licenses must be obtained at your own expense before the start of your CBSA training.

Requirements Before You Apply to CBSA

High school diploma
Valid driver's license
Canadian citizenship or permanent residency

CBSA Gives Preference To:

Veterans and Canadian citizens in that order.
Graduation with a university degree or two-year college diploma may be considered an asset.

Book Your Canadian Firearms Safety Course to get your PAL and start your Career with CBSA!

Is a career with CBSA right for you?

Check Your Eligible for CBSA. Determine if a career as a Canada Border Services Agency officer is right for you.

Age and Citizenship

Are you at least 18 years old and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?

Licensing

Do you have a high school diploma?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Are you willing to do the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course at your own expense before the start of training?

Testing

Would you be able to do the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation in 4:45 minutes?
Are you prepared to complete a psychological assessment to ensure you are fit to undergo training, including use of force and handling a firearm?

Health

Are you prepared to undergo a medical exam performed by Health Canada?

Find Out More

Links to help you find out more about careers with Canada Border Services

Job opportunities at the CBSA

Find out if a career as a border services officer right for you?

Becoming a border services officer can take up to three years, from start to finish.

Other Career Opportunities That Require a PAL Possession and Acquisition Licenses

Upcoming Courses

BC Firearms Academy Upcoming Courses

September 23 @ 9:30 am - September 24 @ 5:30 pm

CFSC/CRFSC (PAL/RPAL) RICHMOND Sat-Sun Sept 23-24

September 23 @ 9:30 am - September 24 @ 5:00 pm

CFSC/CRFSC (PAL/RPAL) SURREY Sat-Sun Sept 23-24

September 23 @ 9:30 am - September 24 @ 5:00 pm

BC Hunting Package Burnaby Sat-Sun Sept 23-24

September 24 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Mastering the Competitive Pistol 1 Sun Sept 24

September 24 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

BC Hunting Seminar and CORE Challenge Burnaby Sun Sept 24

September 24 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

CORE Challenge Burnaby Sun Sept 24

September 25 @ 9:30 am - September 26 @ 5:30 pm

CFSC/CRFSC (PAL/RPAL) BURNABY Mon-Tues Sept 25-26

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We Can Customize Courses To Your Needs

CFSC/CRFSC (pal/rpal)

PAL/RPAL IS THE LICENSE FOR BOTH NON-RESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED FIREARMS AND REQUIRES COMPLETION OF THE 2-DAY CANADIAN RESTRICTED FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (CRFSC). THIS COURSE COSTS $225

PAL IS THE LICENSE FOR NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS ONLY AND REQUIRES COMPLETION OF THE 1-DAY CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (CFSC). THIS COURSE COSTS $180. RESTRICTED UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE.

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This course focuses on the skills necessary to master in order to shoot the handgun well. Emphasis will be on: proper grip, trigger control and body position, deployment, drawing from the holster, loading and stoppage clearances.We are committed to sharpening your shooting skills through drills which will increase your dexterity. We will teach you how to use these drills as a diagnostic tool to determine your limitations.We will then move to exercises designed to test the skills necessary to respond as effectively to any situation that may require a pistol.

In this course, you will learn how to effectively and efficiently draw from a holster, shoot while moving, reload your firearm while moving, rapid sight acquisition, shoot moving targets, how to plan and execute a proper stage plan. How to mentally prepare for a stage or event. The do’s and don’ts when attending a match or event. We will provide instruction on the basic rules of 2 (or more) of the most popular dynamic pistol shooting sports.The entire course is focused on perfecting your competition handgun shooting for IDPA, IPSC, etc.

EVERYTHING A NEW HUNTER NEEDS

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