Kelowna & District
Fish and Game Club

CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (PAL) DESCRIPTION:

The training provided in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) prepares students with beginner-level knowledge on the responsibilities of possessing and using non-restricted firearms. The course focuses on the safe use, handling, and legal requirements for the possession, transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition.

If you are interested in firearms safety, acquiring a firearm, or work which involves the use of firearms (movies and acting, outdoor careers, law enforcement), this is an excellent foundational course. Successful completion of this course is also the legal requirement to apply for a federal firearms Possession and Acquisition license (PAL).

COURSE INCLUDES:

Instruction, testing, course documentation for submission to the RCMP, frameable course certificate. Coffee and water will be supplied free of charge.

COURSE MANUAL:

You are required to have the CFSC official manual with you when taking this course. Options:

• ·         Download a free copy of the manual from the Government of Canada: PS99-2-2-1-2014-eng.pdf (publications.gc.ca) 
• ·         Order a copy of the manual from the BC Crown Publisher: Crown Publications Online Catalogue - Canadian (Restricted and Non-Restricted) Firearms Safety Course: Student Handbook (2014) (English)
• ·         Purchase a copy from the KDFGC online store: https://kdfgc.wildapricot.org/KDFGC-Online-Store

PRIMARY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Using lectures, demonstrations, and supervised physical skills performance with deactivated firearms and inert ammunition, the candidate will learn:

• ·         Basic firearms safety practices including ACTS and PROVE
• ·         Ammunition identification, types and storage
• ·         Operating different types of firearm actions
• ·         Safe handling and carrying of firearms and ammunition
• ·         Responsibilities of the firearms owner/user
• ·         Safe storage, display, and transportation of firearms
• ·         Review of Canadian firearms laws and regulations

PREREQUISITES:

There is no prerequisite training required to attend this course. Pre-reading of the required manual will enhance your course experience and is highly recommended.

PROHIBITIONS:

If you are subject to any legal firearms or weapon prohibitions, you are not permitted to take this course.

COURSE COST:

The cost of the CFSC course & tests (per person) is $175.00 plus GST

COURSE LOCATION:

Kelowna and District Fish and Game Club, Clubhouse classroom facilities. Address is 4041 Casorso Rd., Kelowna BC, V1W 4N6.

KDFGC professional training facilities include free parking, separate and accessible washrooms, and a large climate-controlled classroom.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Registration is via the KDFGC events page: https://kdfgc.wildapricot.org/events

• ·         Locate the course you wish to register for and click on it.
• ·         Follow the registration and payment instructions.
• ·         If you are having difficulty registering, call or stop by the KDFGC office during member hours Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday; or write to info@kdfgc.org , subject line: course registration help.
• ·         Note: Minors attending this course must be accompanied by an adult guardian for the duration of all instruction. Minors (age 12-17) who successfully complete the CFSC course can apply for a Minor’s Licence.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS:

KDFGC reserves the ability to cancel courses due to low registration, instructor illness, or situations beyond our control. If this occurs, a full refund of all fees will be provided.

Similar to purchasing a concert ticket or any “reserved seating” event, all seat sales are final. Should you be unable to attend your course date, you are free to transfer your seat reservation to another person. Submit seat transfer requests to info@kdfgc.org , subject line: course seat transfer.