Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC)

In accordance with the Firearms Act, a new firearms safety course focusing on restricted firearms (primarily handguns) was developed and implemented on February 1, 1999. The legislation stipulates that individuals wishing to acquire restricted and/or prohibited firearms must take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) and pass the tests.  Topics covered in the CRFSC include:

• the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions;
• basic firearms safety practices;
• ammunition;
• operating handgun and other firearm actions;
• safe handling and carry procedures;
• firing techniques and procedures for handguns and other firearms;
• care of non-restricted and restricted firearms;
• responsibilities of the firearms owner/user;
• safe storage, display, transportation and handling of restricted and non-restricted firearms