CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (CFSC)
NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS
The CFSC was developed in partnership with the provinces, territories and national organizations with an ongoing interest in firearms safety, and with input from the many firearms and hunter education course instructors from across Canada.
In Canada, to be eligible to apply for a Possession and Acquisition Licence, first-time licence applicants are required to participate in and complete the entire Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC).
Upon completion of the theoretical portion of the course you will be required to pass the written and handling tests.
The content of this course is controlled and approved by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canadian Firearms Program and was developed to meet the mandatory requirements of section 7 of the Firearms Act.
Topics covered in the CFSC include:
• the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions;
• basic firearms safety practises;
• ammunition;
• operating firearm actions;
• safe handling and carry procedures;
• firing techniques and procedures;
• care of non-restricted firearms,
• responsibilities of the firearms owner/user; and,
• safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms.
CANADIAN RESTRICTED FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (CRFSC)
RESTRICTED FIREARMS
In accordance with the Firearms Act, a firearms safety course focusing on restricted firearms was developed and implemented on February 1, 1999.
Individuals wishing to acquire restricted firearms must take the full classroom delivery of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC), and pass the required tests.
Topics covered in the CRFSC include:
• the evolution of firearms,
• major parts, types and actions;
• basic firearms safety practises;
• ammunition;
• operating handgun actions;
• firing techniques and procedures for handguns;
• care of restricted firearms;
• responsibilities of the firearms owner/user; and
• safe storage, display,
• transportation and handling of restricted firearms.
ALBERTA CONSERVATION AND HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE
This program helps Albertans understand how basic conservation principles relate to hunting, other outdoor activities, and wildlife management. It addresses the social, biological, and safety aspects of hunting to improve the individual’s awareness, knowledge, and skill level as it relates to hunting and other associated activities. This course is a provincial requirement for all first-time hunters in Alberta and youth ages 12-17. As such, complete certification is required with an 80% pass mark on the final exam.
Completion of the Conservation and Hunter Education Program qualifies successful graduates for a Wildlife Identification Number (WIN Card) for hunting in Alberta.
Topics covered in the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Course include:
• Role of the Hunter;
• Hunting Ethics;
• Wildlife Management and Conservation;
• Wildlife Identification;
• Personal Safety and Equipment;
• Firearms Safety and Knowledge;
• Archery and Bow Hunting Safety and Knowledge;
• Outdoor Survival Techniques;
• Field Techniques;
• Hypothermia, First Aid, and Personal Fitness; and
• Legislation and Legal Responsibilities.
CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATOR TRAINING
Until 1999, anyone in Canada could operate a boat, regardless of boating safety knowledge, experience, or training. A lot has changed to make our waterways safer since then. One important reason for fewer recreational boating deaths and injuries is the requirement that boat operators demonstrate their boating safety knowledge by obtaining proof of competency.
The best way to prepare for and pass the boating safety test is by taking a boating safety course. The information acquired in the boating safety course will help keep you and your guests safe when you are out on the water. Upon completion of the theoretical portion of the course, you will be required to pass the written test.
The content of this course is controlled and approved by Transport Canada to meet the mandatory requirements as set out in Transport Canada’s Boating Safety Course and Test Syllabus (TP1492 E).
Topics covered in Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator training include:
• your responsibilities as a boat operator;
• how to get your boat, your guests, and yourself prepared before leaving the dock;
• the importance of making sure all the right boating safety equipment is on board and in good working order;
• how to prevent unsafe situations once underway;
• how to safely share waterways with others, including larger and less manoeuvrable commercial vessels; and
• what to do in the event of an emergency.