FAQ's

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  • CAN I CHALLENGE THE PAL EXAM TO OBTAIN MY CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ATTENDING THE COURSE?

    No, there is no longer a provision for challenging the PAL exam without taking the course.

  • WHY DO SOME COURSES TAKE MORE THAN THE TEACHING TIME TO COMPLETE?

    Many people ask this question. The guidelines establish the minimum number of hours needed in the classroom. Instructors cannot specify the course day length since the instruction time doesn't cover breaks, the exam, and practical testing time. The duration of the testing time is determined by the number of students in the class.

  • WHO CAN TAKE THE CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (CFSC)?

    Anyone 12 years or older can take the CFSC.

  • WHAT IS THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR GETTING A MINOR'S LICENCE TO BORROW AND USE NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS?

    The minor must be between 12 and 17 years old.

  • WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR A MINOR (12-18) TO START THE CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE?

    A signed consent form of the parent or legal guardian prior to the start of the course.  You will need to show a (1) Birth Certificate or Health Card and a School Photo ID or (2) Birth Certificate or Health Card and the Parent or Guardian acceptable Government Identification.

  • WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY COURSE?

    There are times when people simply cannot make the date they have booked. The first step is to always try and re-book your course for you. If re-booking is not an option, you will be refunded your course fee. Please note that course fees cannot be refunded once your course has started.


    Please email bookings@everythingfirearmssafety.ca and we will help you.

  • CAN I INHERIT A FIREARM?

    Here is the link to the RCMP website dealing with inheriting firearms, Executors, Beneficiaries, and handguns and unwanted firearms


    https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms/transfer-firearms-estates

  • WHO CAN I USE AS A REFERENCE FOR MY PAL APPLICATION?

    You will need two references and a reference is anyone who has known you for at least three (3) years and is at least 18 years old. However, he or she cannot be your current conjugal partner.  

  • WHERE DO I FIND THE PAL APPLICATION ONLINE?

    https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms/firearms-forms-and-reports#s1