Canadian Firearms Safety Course

Anyone wishing to obtain firearms in Canada must have a valid Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL).

Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC) issued under the former law were licences. They are expired. You must now get a PAL.

We offer the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) at our training center in Edmonton, Alberta.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is 8 hours instruction time immediately followed by Written and Practical testing.

Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) is up to 6 hours instruction time immediately followed by Written & Practical testing .

CFSC and CRFSC cannot be done in one day. However, both courses can be completed back to back over a weekend.


CFSC (Non-Restricted) & CRFSC (Restricted) are Firearms Safety Courses presented by veteran instructors where you learn:

  • 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 firearms

  • Responsibilities of the firearms owner/user

  • Safe storage, display, transportation and handling of firearms

We keep class sizes small to give you plenty of 1-on-1 time with our instructors.

Courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

Before attending, download and study:  Canadian Safety Firearms Course Handbook

Course Handbook (French): Cours Canadien de Sécurité dans le Maniement des Armes à Feu

Do NOT print the course manual. Physical copy is provided to all students upon arrival at training.

Questions? Contact us

What do I need to know?

Before the Class:

  • Study, Study, Study! Download the course manual: Canadian Safety Firearms Course Handbook

  • Write down any questions . Our instructors will be sure to answer them during class.

  • Memorize ACTS and PROVE (see below).

Day of Class:

  • Students 18 years of age or older MUST bring valid Government issued Photo ID (i.e.: Passport, Drivers Licence or Provincial ID Card).

  • For students under 18 years of age ONLY, valid Government issued ID can be one of the following: Passport, Driver's Licence (Learner's Permit), Provincial ID Card, Provincial Health Care Card, Birth Certificate, SIN, Citizenship Certificate, Landed Immigrant Document. Note: Photo ID is preferred for students under 18.

  • Be prepared to learn and come to class well rested.

  • Please arrive at 8:45am. All courses start at 9:00am sharp. Late arrivals are a No Show and will not be allowed to attend.

  • You will receive professional and knowledgeable in-class training.

  • You will receive lots of hands on practice with safely decommissioned firearms.

  • After completing in-class instruction, you will immediately do written knowledge and practical handling tests.


After the Class:

  • Get involved. Become an ambassador for the sport.

  • Join a shooting range. Develop and improve your skills.

  • Mentor others in safe, lawful handing of firearms.

  • Become a target shooter. Enter competitions.

  • Take the Hunter Education course. Become an ethical hunter.

Course Dates:

  • Check our schedule for upcoming CFSC (Non-Restricted) and CRFSC (Restricted) dates.

  • We offer several weekday & weekend course options in Edmonton, Alberta!

  • Contact us with private training requests for groups of 6 or more students.

Prior to class, study ACTS and PROVE:

  • Assume every firearm is loaded

  • Control muzzle direction at all times

  • Trigger finger must be kept off trigger and out of trigger guard

  • See firearm is unloaded - PROVE it safe

  • Point firearm in safest available direction

  • Remove ammunition

  • Observe chamber

  • Verify feed path

  • Examine bore