CFSC/CRFSC (PALS/RPALS)

CFSC/CRFSC are Canadian Firearms Safety Courses where you receive your PALS/RPALS (Possession Acquisition License and Restricted Possession Acquisition License) that are requirements for purchasing and possessing non-restricted and restricted firearms. The courses usually run over two days and include a written exam and a practical handling portion with deactivated firearms. There is a fee for the course. There is no pre-study required, but study materials are available online.

The content of the course usually includes:

.The evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions

.Basic firearms safety procedures

.Operating firearm actions

.Safe handling and carry procedures

.Firing techniques and procedures

.Care and maintenance of firearms

.Laws: Safe storage, display, transportation and handling of restricted and non-restricted firearms

.Ammunition

.Responsibilities of the firearms owner/user

Minor's License: Individuals younger than 18 years are only eligible to hold a non-restricted firearms license.

Local PALS/RPALS dates/locations are:

Selkirk College - Non Restricted PALS

Castlegar Oct 24, Dec 5, Jan 9

Trail Oct 24, 31, Jan 16

Nelson (Silver King) Oct 31, Nov 21, Dec 12, Jan 16

Grand Forks Oct 31, Dec 12

Kaslo Nov 7, 28

Selkirk College - Restricted PALS

Castlegar Oct 25, Dec 6, Jan 10

Trail Nov 21, Dec 5

Grand Forks Nov 1, Dec 13

Silver City Trap Club - Non Restricted PALS

Contact: Rhoda Bohm Plotinikoff 250-364-1180

Nov 20, Nov 27, Nov 28

Silver City Trap Club - Restricted PALS

Nov 29