Course - In-Person

If you were unsuccessful in passing the Restricted or Non-Restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Course Exams, the Canadian Firearms Program gives you a single opportunity to retest within seven days of the completion of your course. To take advantage of this opportunity, please contact our office to coordinate a retest as quickly as possible, keeping in mind the seven day window.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course Retest

Silvercore offers CORE exam challenges after every CORE Hunter Education course, as well as at our Silvercore Training Facility in Delta on a regular basis. Contact us for available dates or register online.

CORE Hunter Education Course Challenge

Restricted firearms safety course, including exams.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course - Restricted

This 2 day course for current valid PAL holders is ideal if you want to gain more experience prior to going to the range or if you want to have a refresher before getting back into the sport.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course Refresher Course

Non-restricted firearms safety course, including exams.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course - Non-Restricted

Successful completion of the CORE Hunter Education course exam is required to obtain your Fish & Wildlife ID (FWID). This is a passport to hunting services in British Columbia. You need a FWID to buy a hunting licence or to apply for Limited Entry Hunting.

CORE Hunter Education Course

Combined non-restricted and restricted firearms safety course, including exams.

Canadian Firearms Safety Course - Non-Restricted & Restricted

A one day range course for both beginners and veterans, wishing to further build their marksmanship fundamentals.

Handgun Fundamentals (HG1)

This one-day course was designed with the interests of the professional outdoors person in mind. Upon successful completion of this course the student will have the skills and qualifications necessary to apply for a Wilderness ATC (handgun carry permit).

Wilderness Authorization to Carry (ATC)

This one-day, live fire course is a must for the professional working in bear territory or for any outdoor enthusiast wishing to learn how to minimize the chance of a predatory animal attack.

Bear & Wildlife Defence (BR1)

This one-day, live fire course teaches the fundamentals of shotgun shooting. It is designed to train students to safely and effectively use a shotgun in all basic range conditions.

Shotgun Fundamentals (SG1)

This is a one-day range course that introduces novice and intermediate shooters to the fundamentals of centrefire rifle marksmanship for hunting, target practice, competition or work

Rifle Marksmanship Fundamentals (RF1)

A one-day precision rifle shooting range course that helps intermediate level shooters achieve accuracy at longer distances, for hunting, target practice, competition or work.

Rifle Marksmanship Intermediate (RF2)

A one-day range course for graduates of Silvercore's Handgun Fundamentals course or for individuals with recognized certification of prior formal handgun training

Handgun Intermediate (HG2)

Learn the skills, tactics and mindset required for dynamic/professional use of handguns

Handgun Dynamic / Professional (HG3)

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Test

This is not an actual course, this is for backend testing only.

This is not an actual course, this is for backend testing only.

Test In-Person Course

MAR 13 | SILVERCORE DELTA

April 5 & 6 | RANGE LANGLEY

April 12 & 13 | SILVERCORE DELTA

May 24 & 25 | RANGE LANGLEY

Firearms Safety

Contact the Silvercore Office at (604) 940-7785 or at info@silvercore.ca to book.

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Hunting

Our RCMP approved course curriculum covers restricted (handguns) firearms in the most efficient manner available to apply for your Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (RPAL).

Our RCMP approved course curriculum covers non-restricted (long guns) firearms in the most efficient manner available, to apply for your non-restricted Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).

March 29 & 30 | RANGE LANGLEY

April 10 & 11 | RANGE LANGLEY

May 3 & 4 | SILVERCORE DELTA

May 17 & 18 | SILVERCORE DELTA

June 7 & 8 | RANGE LANGLEY

June 21 & 22 | SILVERCORE DELTA

July 12 & 13 | SILVERCORE DELTA

August 16 & 17 | SILVERCORE DELTA

September 13 & 14 | SILVERCORE DELTA

Designed with the novice outdoor enthusiast in mind, our BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) approved CORE course covers everything from hunting regulations and animal identification to the safe handling of non-restricted firearms (long guns).

March 29 & 30 | SHELLYHALL PARKSVILLE

April 3 & 4 | RANGE LANGLEY

April 12  & 13 | RANGE LANGLEY

April 12 & 13 | NANAIMO ABCB FIRST AID

May 8 & 9 | SILVERCORE DELTA

May 10 & 11 | RANGE LANGLEY

May 10 & 11 | SHELLYHALL PARKSVILLE

May 31 & June 1 | RANGE LANGLEY

June 7 & 8 | SILVERCORE DELTA

June 12 & 13 | RANGE LANGLEY

June 21 & 22 | NANAIMO - VIU

June 26 & 27 | RANGE LANGLEY

July 3 & 4 | SILVERCORE DELTA

July 26 & 27 | RANGE LANGLEY

August 7 & 8 | SILVERCORE DELTA

August 16 & 17 | RANGE LANGLEY

September 4 & 5 | SILVERCORE DELTA

September 13 & 14 | RANGE LANGLEY

September 13 & 14 | NANAIMO VIU

September 25 & 26 | RANGE LANGLEY

Our RCMP approved course curriculum covers both non-restricted (long guns) and restricted (handguns) firearms in the most efficient manner available, to apply for your non-restricted and restricted Possession and Acquisition license (PAL).

Our RCMP approved course curriculum covers both non-restricted (long guns) and restricted (handguns) firearms in the most efficient manner available, to apply for your non-restricted and restricted Possession and Acquisition license (PAL).

April 5 & 6 | SILVERCORE DELTA

April 12 & 13 | New Westminster Douglas College

April 24 & 25 | SILVERCORE DELTA

April 26 & 27 | NANAIMO ABCB FIRST AID

April 26 & 27 | RANGE LANGLEY

April 26 & 27 | SILVERCORE DELTA

May 3 & 4 | RANGE LANGLEY

May 10 & 11 | SILVERCORE DELTA

May 15 & 16 | RANGE LANGLEY

May 22 & 23 | SILVERCORE DELTA

May 24 & 25 | SILVERCORE DELTA

May 24 & 25 | New Westminster Douglas College

May 24 & 25 | NANAIMO ABCB FIRST AID

May 29 & 30 | SILVERCORE DELTA

May 30 & June 1 | SILVERCORE DELTA

June 7 & 8 | SHELLYHALL PARKSVILLE

June 14 & 15 | SILVERCORE DELTA

June 19 & 20 | SILVERCORE DELTA

June 21 & 22 | RANGE LANGLEY

June 26 & 27 | SILVERCORE DELTA

JUNE 26 & 27 | RANGE LANGLEY

June 28 & 29 | New Westminster Douglas College

July 5 & 6 | SILVERCORE DELTA

July 5 & 6 | RANGE LANGLEY

July 5 & 6 | SHELLYHALL PARKSVILLE

July 10 & 11 | RANGE LANGLEY

July 12 & 13 | New Westminster Douglas College

July 19 & 20 | SILVERCORE DELTA

July 19 & 20 | RANGE LANGLEY

July 19 & 20 | VIU NANAIMO

July 24 & 25 | RANGE LANGLEY

July 26 & 27 | SILVERCORE DELTA

August 9 & 10 | SILVERCORE DELTA

August 9 & 10 | RANGE LANGLEY

August 9 & 10 | New Westminster Douglas College

August 14 & 15 | RANGE LANGLEY

August 16 & 17 | SHELLYHALL PARKSVILLE

August 21 & 22 | SILVERCORE DELTA

AUGUST 23 & 24 | SILVERCORE DELTA

August 23 & 24 | RANGE LANGLEY

August 23 & 24 | New Westminster Douglas College

August 28 & 29 | RANGE LANGLEY

September 6 & 7 | RANGE LANGLEY

September 6 & 7 | SILVERCORE DELTA

September 11 & 12 | RANGE LANGLEY

September 13 & 14 | New Westminster Douglas College

September 18 & 19 | SILVERCORE DELTA

September 20 & 21 | SILVERCORE DELTA

September 20 & 21 | RANGE LANGLEY

September 27 & 28 | SILVERCORE DELTA

September 27 & 28 | New Westminster Douglas College

September 27 & 28 | SHELLYHALL PARKSVILLE

Range (Live Fire)

Overview This course covers the fundamentals of handgun marksmanship in a fun and progressive manner. You’ll learn how to safely load, shoot and maintain semi-automatic pistols and achieve a higher level of accuracy.

<h3>Overview</h3>
This course covers the fundamentals of handgun marksmanship in a fun and progressive manner. You’ll learn how to safely load, shoot and maintain semi-automatic pistols and achieve a higher level of accuracy.

April 13 | Langley Rod & Gun Club

July 20 | Langley Rod & Gun Club

Wilderness Authorization to Carry permits are issued by the Chief Firearms Officer for the jurisdiction in which it is valid under heavy restrictions.

Outdoor & Recreation

This is a 1 day Bear Defence shotgun course, geared towards the average outdoorsman/woman.

March 8 | TMSA

October 4 | TMSA

This live fire course consists of 6 hours of instruction designed to train the student to use a shotgun in all basic range conditions.

June 7 | TMSA

Silvercore's Rifle Marksmanship Fundamentals course is a one-day range class designed to teach novices the basics of rifle set-up, manipulations and marksmanship.

March 22 | TMSA

June 14 | TMSA

September 13 | TMSA

October 18 | TMSA

This course is ideal for hunters, competition shooters, recreationalists and professional marksmen wishing to further build on their fundamentals and push their technique.

Overview This one day range course builds upon the skills you've developed in our handgun fundamentals class. This course will teach you how to safely use a handgun holster for sports shooting, competition, or work.

<h3>Overview</h3>
<meta charset="UTF-8">This one day range course builds upon the skills you've developed in our <a href="https://silvercore.ca/courses/handgun-level-1/">handgun fundamentals</a> class. This course will teach you how to safely use a handgun holster for sports shooting, competition, or work.

May 31 | Chilliwack Fish & Game Protective Assn

August 16 | Chilliwack Fish & Game Protective Assn

Overview Silvercore's Handgun Dynamic/Professional course is popular with all levels of competition shooters, for professionals needing to meet work-related re-qualifications and with those seeking to begin a career as an armed professional. This one day range course builds upon the skills you've developed in our handgun fundamentals and handgun intermediate classes.

<h3>Overview</h3>
<meta charset="UTF-8">Silvercore's Handgun Dynamic/Professional course is popular with all levels of competition shooters, for professionals needing to meet work-related re-qualifications and with those seeking to begin a career as an armed professional.
This one day range course builds upon the skills you've developed in our <a href="https://silvercore.ca/courses/handgun-level-1/">handgun fundamentals</a> and <a href="https://www.silvercore.ca/course/handgun-intermediate-hg2" target="_blank" title="Handgun Intermediate" rel="noopener noreferrer">handgun intermediate</a> classes.

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