Government accredited
CFSC & CRFSC Firearms Safety Courses
Canadian Firearms Safety Course (non-restricted) and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course training delivered in Ontario by FSESO-approved instructors.
Pricing
Course fees
All prices include tax, exams and materials.
Combined CFSC + CRFSC
$429.40
Two-day weekend course
- Non-restricted (PAL) and restricted (RPAL) training
- All written and practical exams
- Course manuals and range materials
- HST included
Single course (CFSC or CRFSC)
$237.30
One-day course
- Non-restricted or restricted stream
- Written and practical exams
- Course manuals and range materials
- HST included
Schedule
2026 Course Dates
Weekend dates cover the combined CFSC + CRFSC course. Dates marked CFSC only cover the non-restricted course.
- Jan 3rd, 4th
- Jan 10th, 11th
- Jan 17thCFSC only
- Jan 31st, Feb 1st
- Feb 7th, 8th
- Feb 21st, 22nd
- March 14th, 15th
- March 21stCFSC only
- March 28th, 29th
- April 4thCFSC only
- April 11th, 12th
- April 18th, 19th
- April 25th, 26th
- May 2nd, 3rd
- May 9thCFSC only
- June 27th, 28th
- July 11th, 12th
- July 25th, 26th
- August 8th, 9th
- Aug 22nd, 23rd
- Aug 29th, 30th
- Sept 12th, 13th
- Sept 19th, 20th
- Sept 26th, 27th
- Oct 3rdCFSC only
- Oct 17th, 18th
- Oct 24th, 25th
- Nov 7th, 8th
- Nov 21st, 22nd
- Nov 28th, 29th
- Dec 5th, 6th
- Dec 12th, 13th
Licensing
How to get your PAL / RPAL
1. Pick a date and register
Choose a course date below and submit the registration form. We confirm your seat by email with the location and start time.
2. Complete the course and exams
Attend the full course and pass the written and practical tests. A minimum of 80% is required on each component.
3. Submit your licence application
We provide your signed course report(s). Submit them with the RCMP application for a Possession and Acquisition Licence, two references and photo.
4. Receive your PAL / RPAL
The RCMP Canadian Firearms Program processes the application and mails your licence. Processing typically takes several weeks.
What the course covers
- The evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions
- Basic firearms safety practices
- Ammunition; load and unload
- 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
Good to know
- Courses are taught by Canadian government accredited, FSESO-approved instructors.
- Minimum age requirements and RCMP eligibility rules apply to licence applications.
- Seats are limited — early registration is recommended, especially for weekend dates.
- Group and private bookings for agencies or clubs are available. Email gunner@internationaldefenseforce.com.
Registration
Register for a course
Submit your details and we'll confirm your seat by email.