Guard Training
Canadian Firearms Safety Course
A basic firearms-safety training course designed to give students a working knowledge of handling firearms safely, and familiarity with Canadian firearms laws.
PAL Courses
Choose Your Course
At the end of each day, you’ll be tested on safe handling and take a written multiple-choice test. Pricing includes testing and the course manual.
Non-Restricted
$165+ GST
8 hours
Covers firearms used for hunting — ordinary hunting and sporting rifles and shotguns.
Restricted
$165+ GST
8 hours
Covers handguns and other restricted rifles and shotguns typically used in sport shooting.
Combined
$330+ GST
2 days
Non-Restricted 8-hour course on day one, plus the Restricted 4-hour course on day two.
The Possession Acquisition Licence (PAL)
Anyone who wishes to acquire non-restricted firearms in Canada must first pass the Canadian Firearms Safety Course tests in order to apply for their gun licence, known as a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL). Non-restricted firearms are ordinary hunting and sporting rifles and shotguns. If you wish to acquire restricted firearms (handguns), you must also pass the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course tests.
This is a classroom training course — there is no actual shooting, though there is ample opportunity to handle various kinds of rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Following the training, even complete novices should have no problem passing the required examinations; those with experience find the course an excellent refresher.
Note:if you already hold your Non-Restricted licence and want to get your Restricted licence, the Restricted course is extended to 6 hours from 4. Non-Restricted students must be at least 12 years old with parental consent; Restricted students must be at least 18. Students aged 12–17 can apply for their Non-Restricted Minor’s PAL once they pass their course.
Get Started
Contact Information
Unit # 1221 – Building 1000-3730, 108 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T3N 1N8