Canadian Firearms Safety Courses (PAL/RPAL)

About the Non- Restricted Course (PAL): 

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 will do a written and practical test.

Anyone 12 years or older can take the CFSC. Children under 12 can take the course, but only for educational purposes. They will not do the written or practical exams. To get a Minor's Licence to borrow and use non-restricted firearms, the minor must be between 12 and 17 years old.

Topics Covered

• evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions

• basic firearms safety practices

• ammunition

• operating firearm actions

• safe handling and carry procedures

• firing techniques and procedures

• care of non-restricted firearms

• responsibilities of the firearms owner/user

• safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms

About the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (RPAL):

Anyone wanting to acquire restricted firearms must also take the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course and pass the written and practical tests.

Topics Covered

• evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions

• basic firearms safety practices

• ammunition

• operating handgun actions

• firing techniques and procedures for handguns

• care of restricted firearms

• responsibilities of the firearms owner/user

• safe storage, display, transportation and handling of restricted firearms

More Information can be found on the RCMP website (info source): https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/firearms-safety