Canadian Firearms Safety Course / Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course | (CFSC & CRFSC)

These courses are a prerequisite to receive your Possession and Acquisition License (PAL, non-restricted firearms license) and your Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (RPAL, restricted firearms license). The courses will take place in Petawawa, Ontario but are open to students from all over Ontario including Chalk River, Deep River, Mattawa, North Bay, Pembroke, Beachburg, Renfrew, Arnprior, and Ottawa.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)

You will learn:

  • Basic firearms safety practices
  • Ammunition types and storage
  • Operating firearm actions
  • Safe handling and carry procedures
  • Responsibilities of the firearms owner/user
  • Safe storage, display, transportation, and handling of firearms
  • Minors who successfully complete the CFSC course can apply for a Minor’s Licence (more information)

Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC)

You will learn:

  • Basic firearms safety practices
  • Ammunition types and storage
  • Operating firearm actions
  • Safe handling and carry procedures
  • Responsibilities of the firearms owner/user
  • Safe storage, display, transportation, and handling of firearms

Prerequisites

  • Aged 18+ to apply for PAL with restricted privileges
  • Minors may take the CRFSC course for educational purposes only with parental consent (To apply for a PAL after the age of 18, students must retake the course and pass the written and practical exams)
  • Successful completion of CFSC course

Back-to-Back (CFSC & CRFSC)

You will learn:

  • Basic firearms safety practices
  • Ammunition types and storage
  • Operating firearm actions
  • Safe handling and carry procedures
  • Responsibilities of the firearms owner/user
  • Safe storage, display, transportation, and handling of firearms
  • Minors who successfully complete the CFSC course can apply for a Minor’s Licence (more information)

Prerequisites

  • Aged 18+ to apply for PAL with restricted privileges
  • Minors may take the CRFSC course for educational purposes only with parental consent (To apply for a PAL after the age of 18, students must retake the course and pass the written and practical exams)

Additional Details

  • 100% course attendance is required to complete the test
  • Retests must be taken within 30 days

Discount for minors

Minors will receive 25% off of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, making it $157.50 + tax.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)

Includes a minimum of 8 hours of classroom instruction, and test.

Cost: $210 +tax

Cost for minors: $157.50 +tax

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Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC)

Includes a minimum of 6 hours of classroom instruction, and test.

Cost: $210 +tax

OR

Cost within 30 days of CFSC: $170 +tax

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Back-to-Back (CFSC & CRFSC)

The most popular option, includes both tests & minimum 12 hours of classroom instruction.

Bundled cost: $380 +tax

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Student Manual


This is the official student manual for both the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC). If you're planning to get your firearms license in Canada—whether for non-restricted or restricted firearms—this guide, covers everything you need to know to handle guns safely and responsibly.

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To secure your spot on a course, payment must be made within 48 hours of receiving your confirmation email.

If payment is not received within this timeframe, your booking will be automatically cancelled and your spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist.

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