Collection: PAL (CFSC) – Canadian Firearms Safety Course
Do Your PAL in BC
Join EatWild for a hunter oriented firearms training course. Our PAL course is designed to ensure new hunters can build the confidence, knowledge and skills to safely and effectively use firearms.
CFSC is an introductory firearm safety course intended for all new firearms users and as a prerequisite for obtaining a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL). This course provides students with the knowledge of firearm laws and confidence for safe-handling. Our classes provide a relaxed and friendly class atmosphere where beginners won’t feel intimidated.
To ensure that our students meet the full requirements of the Canadian Firearms Program and in accordance our authorization from the RCMP to provide the CFSC, the course consists of 10 hours classroom training time. The course is offered over one long day which includes the exam.
You will be able to apply for your, participants will be able to:
- Handle Non-Restricted firearms and ammunition safely
- Use, store and transport Non-Restricted firearms and ammunition safely and responsibly
- Apply for a Non-Restricted Firearms Licence (PAL) having received the required “Safety Training Certification”
- Complete their BC Hunter Education Course (CORE) without having to take the CORE Practical Firearms Exam
- Go on to take the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC)
Minimum Age Requirement
12 years and older (RCMP Official FAQ here). 10 years old can take the course but can’t take the test or apply for their license (just for learning purposes). 10+ can hunt with someone who has a license as long as they are under direct supervision (Details Here).
Upcoming dates
March 2023
PAL (CFSC) with Rob - Mar. 18, 2023
9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
There are 3 spaces available
April 2023
Kamloops PAL (CFSC) with Martyne Lacoste - Apr. 15 & 16, 2023
9:00am to 4:00pm (Saturday and Sunday)
There are 12 spaces available
PAL (CFSC) with Rob - Apr. 22, 2023
9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
There are 9 spaces available
May 2023
PAL (CFSC) with Rob - May 20, 2023
9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
There are 12 spaces available
June 2023
PAL (CFSC) with Rob - Jun. 24, 2023
9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
There are 12 spaces available
July 2023
PAL (CFSC) with Rob - Jul. 22, 2023
9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
There are 12 spaces available
September 2023
PAL (CFSC) with Rob - Sep. 23, 2023
9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
There are 12 spaces available
October 2023
PAL (CFSC) with Rob - Oct. 28, 2023
9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
There are 12 spaces available
November 2023
PAL (CFSC) with Rob - Nov. 25, 2023
9:00am to 7:00pm (One Saturday)
There are 12 spaces available