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 firearm use in specific activity. The CFSC is an introductory firearm safety course intended for ALL new firearm users.

The Canadian Non Restricted Firearms Safety Course consists of two parts. One is classroom instruction. The other is learning the material in the handbook. There will be both a written and practical examination. There is also available the written and practical challenge exams. You must be over 18 years of age to apply for this. Live firing exercises are not offered with these courses. Consult the Training Academy for other firearms courses.

Course content includes:

Introduction to Firearms

• Here we study the different firearm types, major firearm parts, classes of firearms, and legal responsibilities

Basic Firearm Safety

• The VITAL FOUR ACTS
• PROVE Safe
• Basic Firearm Safety Practices
• Secure Locking Devices

Ammunition

• Definitions of Rifling, Caliber, and Choke
• Shotgun barrels and Gauge
• Cartridges and Shotgun shells
• Ballistics and Trajectory
• Hazards, Ammunition Precautions and Legislation

Operating Firearm Actions

• Action Types
• Safeties
• Action Releases
• General Loading and Unloading Procedures
• Loading and Unloading the Most Common Action Types
• Operating Bolt Action, Pump Action, and Semiautomatic Firearms
• Jammed Cartridges

Safe Handling and Carrying of Non Restricted Firearms

• Personal Safety Protection
• Safe handling of Firearms in Vehicles
• Safety Range Procedures
• Carrying positions

Firing Techniques and Procedures for Non Restricted Firearms

• Anticipation
• Shooting Positions with Rifles and Shotguns
• Aiming your Firearm
• Trigger Control with Rifles and Shotguns
• Controlled Breathing and Follow Through
• Acceptable and Unacceptable Targets

Safe Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Non Restricted Firearms

• Classes of Firearms
• Storage, Display, Transport, and Handling Procedures

Care of Non Restricted Firearms

• Firearm Servicing
• Firearm Cleaning

Social Responsibilities of the Firearm Owner/User

• Firearm Related Deaths and Injuries
• Intentional Misuse of Firearms: Suicide, Homicide, and Signs of Risk
• Firearms Reported Lost, Stolen, or Missing
• Social Responsibilities and Ethics
• Unintentional Misuse of Firearms
• Legal Responsibilities
• Other Duties of Firearm Owners and Users

Course Length: Depending if it is a challenge exam otherwise 20 to 30 hours
Tuition: $100.00 includes both practical and written exams, hands-on range shooting, and ammunition.
Dates: To be scheduled with the Training Academy