Frequently Asked Questions

To obtain a firearms license (PAL), you are required to take a Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC). For a Restricted license you will need to complete the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC). To take the Restricted course, you must complete the Non-Restricted course first. We recommend doing them close together to save some time and money, as you will only need to send in one application if you do both courses.

After the lecture portion of the course is complete, there are two tests: a written test and a practical test. Both tests require an 80% or higher to pass.

Upon completion of the respective course and passing all applicable tests,  you are eligible to apply for the respective license. We will provide all forms and information you will need to send in your application. NOTE: there will be a fee to send with your application as well.

After sending your application, the Firearms Office will run a background check on your history. If found satisfactory, you should receive your license within a few months.

Applications can be filed online at the following link:

https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms/apply-firearms-licence

Hunter Safety is NOT needed to receive a PAL. They are independant courses/licenses.

If you intend to hunt, we occasionally teach Hunter Safety courses as well, but strongly suggest you do it online.

Visit the MWF site for more information.

CFSC (Non-Restricted) is $175 per person.

CRFSC (Restricted) is $175. If CFSC was taken within 7 days prior, the cost is usually $125.

After completing the course, there is an additional fee that needs to be sent in with your application.
Curent fees can be found here:
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/changes-service-fees

Prices are directed by the Chief Firearms Office, and are subject to change. Payment is required upon arrival and is non-refundable. We accept cash, debit card, credit card, google/apple pay, and e-transfer. Cheques may be accepted, but the other methods are preferred.

We teach courses on weekends. Generally, we teach CFSC (Non-Restricted) on Saturdays, and CRFSC (Restricted) courses on Sundays. Specific dates are based on our personal schedules and student interest.

CFSC is 8 hours, minimum.

CRFSC is 4 hours if you took the CFSC within 7 days or 6 hours if it’s been longer  since taking CFSC.

Time limits are mandated by the CFO. We will pause for breaks/lunch as needed.

We primarily teach at the Community Hall in High Bluff, MB and are now teaching courses in Winnipeg at the West Kildonan Legion. We have also taught courses in remote locations in the Portage la Prairie area (Long Plain, St Claude, etc) upon invitition and will consider most serious inquiries if we can organize a full class (20-24 students). Contact us if you have questions regarding classes of this nature.

Photo ID is required.

Optional:

Bring a bag lunch (no restaurants or stores in High Bluff), note-taking materials, and dress in layers.

Our classes generally range between 10-24 people. RSVP to secure your seat.

Check our course availabilty for current courses!

We are only able to offer the course in English.

If necessary, we can provide the written test in French if you notify us before your course date.

Persons over the age of twelve can take the CFSC for their Non-Restricted license. Upon completion of the course, the RCMP will negotiate guidelines with the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s).

Only persons over the age of eighteen and who have completed the Non-Restricted course are eligible to take the Restricted course.