The CFSC course (Canadian Firearms Safety Course) and the CRFSC course (Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course) are the two pieces of training mandatory for first-time PAL applicants in Canada. Silvercore teaches both together as one combined PAL course. Two consecutive days or three consecutive evenings, all exams included, taught across BC since 1994.

Whether you're applying for your first PAL in Canada or simply want to learn more about gun safety, this is the course for you. It's designed for beginners, with no prior firearm experience required. We start at the basics: firearm types, common actions, ammunition, safe handling, and safe storage. Then we cover the federal regulatory framework, the Canadian Firearms Program, and what's required to apply for your PAL after the course.

Our RCMP-approved curriculum covers both non-restricted firearms (long guns, the CFSC content) and restricted firearms (handguns, the CRFSC content). The RCMP-set minimum runtime is 8 hours for the CFSC alone, plus additional time for the CRFSC and both examinations. Each exam includes a written multiple-choice section and a practical firearms handling test. The combined Silvercore course condenses all of this into two consecutive days or three consecutive evenings.

Passing the CFSC is the federal requirement to apply for a non-restricted PAL. Passing both the CFSC and CRFSC is required to apply for a full PAL with both privileges. The RCMP cannot process a PAL application from a first-time applicant without proof of passing the appropriate course.

This course is taught at Silvercore training locations across BC. The home facility is in Delta. It also runs in the Lower Mainland at Langley and New Westminster, and on Vancouver Island at Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, and the Comox Valley.

Special Offer

For those seeking an even deeper understanding of firearm types, operation, and ownership responsibilities, we also offer CFSC / CRFSC Online Theory. You will have the option to add the Online Theory course for an additional $44 at checkout, for a $35 savings.* Selecting this option also guarantees you a free retest. Purchasing the Online Theory course is optional and not a requirement prior to your course, although students who select this option on average score higher than those who don't.

* Must be purchased at the same time as your in-person course to redeem discounted rate.