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CANADIAN PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATOR

ALBERTA CONSERVATION AND HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE

How do I book one of your courses?

Click on the ‘BOOK NOW’ link on the website and you will be taken to our bookings page where you can select the course you would like to register for and choose the date you would like to attend.

 

How do I make payment?

At this time we accept payment via interac e-transfer to reitensafety@hotmail.com
Please note your place will not be confirmed until we receive your payment.

 

Am I required to take a course to obtain my firearms licence?

In Canada, to be eligible to apply for a Possession and Acquisition Licence, all licence applicants are required to participate in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC).
Upon completion of the theory portion of the course you will then be required to pass a written and handling test.

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.

 

What about 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 have successfully completed all portions of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) in addition to the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) and pass all written and handling 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.

 

What is considered a restricted firearm?

Restricted Firearm means *

• a handgun that is not a prohibited firearm
• a firearm that is not a prohibited firearm
• has a barrel less than 470 mm in length and is capable of discharging centre-fire ammunition in a semi-automatic manner
• a firearm that is designed or adapted to be fired when reduced to a length of less than 660 mm by folding, telescoping or otherwise, or
• a firearm of any other kind that is prescribed to be a restricted firearm in the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and other weapons, components and parts of weapons, accessories, cartridge magazines, ammunitions and projectiles as prohibited, restricted or non-restricted
• Criminal Code Definitions

 

Do I need to take the CFSC before the CRFSC for restricted firearms?

You must successfully pass the CFSC prior to the commencement of the CRFSC.
If you already possess your PAL you will be required to bring a copy of your valid Non-Restricted PAL on the day of the CRFSC.

 

Will I receive my Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) on course completion?

No. On completion of the course you will need to complete the application and mail it to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Firearms Centre.

 

How do I apply for my PAL?

Upon course completion we will provide you with a copy of the application form to complete and then mail to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Firearms Centre.

 

How long does it take to process my application?

This is dependent on a number of factors and is under the control of the Canadian Firearms Program and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

 

Will there be any shooting at the course?

No, there will be no shooting at our courses.

 

How old do I need to be to attend the course?

To take our CFSC, attendees must be a minimum of 12 years of age on the day of the course. Please note that you will be able to apply for your PAL once you turn 18.
To take our CRFSC, attendees must be a minimum of 18 years of age on the day of the course.

 

Can I take both courses at the same time?

The courses are scheduled with the Canadian Firearms Safety Course first followed the next day by the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course.
A successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course is required before attending the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course.

 

What do I need to bring?

All of the training aids, firearms, ammunition and texts are provided.
Please do not bring any firearms or ammunition to our courses.
Breaks throughout the course and for mealtime will be provided, however you are responsible for your own food and snacks.

 

Do I need to prepare anything before the course?

We provide all the training and experience you require even if you have never previously handled a firearm.

 

What is included in the course materials?

Your course material consists of:

• The newly updated versions of the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program Canadian Firearms Safety Course and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course student handbooks.
• The Canadian Firearms Safety Course/Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course report.
• The application for Possession and Acquisition Licence under the Firearms Act.
• A pocket-sized general rules of firearms safety.
• All firearms and ammunition required for training and examination purposes.

 

How do I check the status of my PAL application?

You can check the status of your application by clicking here. 

 

Please Note: all firearms and ammunition have been deactivated