The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is designed to apply to the broadest possible spectrum of novice firearm users. Existing firearm safety courses across Canada have a proven track record in the reduction of firearm related incidents. However, most of these courses have been designed and delivered for firearms use in a specific activity. The CFSC is an introductory firearm safety course intended for all new firearms users. This course is open to all individuals age 12 and over.

Course Handbook: 

A course handbook has been developed to enhance and reinforce the room instruction. Each student must have a copy. With 9 major sections plus an introduction, a glossary and an appendix, students will be familiarized with its' content and layout during the program. It is used to augment the live training and as a reference for the student. (See the "Student Manual" tab on the menu; left)

Course Objectives:

By the end of the safety course, participants will be able to:

1. handle firearms and ammunition safely
2. use firearms and ammunition safely
3. identify the social responsibilities of firearms owners
4. comply with firearms laws
5. store non-restricted firearms and ammunition safely
6. display non-restricted firearms safely; and
7. transport non-restricted firearms safely

The Canadian Firearms Safety Course is comprised of a general introduction and 9 specific lesson plans. The individual elements are as follows:

•  introduction to the Vital Four ACTS, and PROVE
•  introduction to firearms
•  basic firearms safety
•  ammunition 
•  operating firearms actions
•  safe handling and carrying of  non-restricted firearms
•  firing techniques and procedures for non-restricted firearms
•  care of non-restricted firearms
•  responsibilities of the firearms owner/user
•  safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms

Canadian Firearms Safety Course Examination:

The test is comprised of two parts. A written portion, and a practical portion.

Written Test:

•  50 questions - true & false and multiple choice 
•  tests student's knowledge of all aspects discussed in the training course
•  requires a mark of 40 out of 50 questions correct (80%) to pass

Practical Test:

1. student must demonstrate safe firearms handling procedures with firearms and   ammunition
2. use ACTS PROVE procedures
3. includes loading and unloading firearms (dummy ammunition) with all action types
   deductions made for unsafe handling; unsafe direction, incorrect ammunition, trigger unnecessarily on the trigger guard
4. student must obtain 40 marks (80%) to pass practical portion
5. automatic failure for pointing firearm at a human during the test

Student Photograph:*

* When submitting an application for a firearms licence, individuals are required to provide their photograph. As a service to our students, their photograph may be taken on-site. The photo will be professionally colour corrected, cropped to application specifications, and provided to them at days end.