FAQ

Training and licensing often raise numerous questions. This section provides answers to common inquiries about the courses and services offered by Surefire Sports. Our FAQs aim to deliver immediate insights into the fundamentals of firearm education and requirements in Canada. For further details or personalized assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Phone: 306-952-3473
Email: surefiresports@shaw.ca

    1. Complete a Firearms Safety Course: Depending on the type of firearms you are interested in, you will need to take either the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) for non-restricted firearms or the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) for restricted firearms. These courses are mandatory and include both written and practical exams.

    2. Apply for a PAL: After successfully completing the required safety course(s), you can apply for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) by submitting an application to the Canadian Firearms Program. This includes submitting identification, providing your course results and undergoing a background check. If you are a minor, additional documents like parental consent may be required.

    3. Wait for Application Processing: The processing time for a firearms license can take a minimum of 2-3 months. During this period, your application will be reviewed, and background checks will be conducted.

    4. Check Application Status: You can check the status of your application by contacting the Canadian Firearms Program or using their online portal.

    5. Receive Your License: Upon successful processing of your application and completion of all checks, you will receive your PAL.

  • No preparation is required. At Surefire, we take pride in offering everything students may need. One piece of government identification will be required.

  • While the course can be conducted in multiple languages, the RCMP mandates that the Canadian Firearms Safety Course is only tested in Canada’s two official languages: English and French.

    At Surefire, we offer an independent course that utilizes multiple languages to aid students in their comprehension of the English vocabulary used in the course.

    Please contact us for details and rates.

  • Individuals must be at least 12 years of age to participate in the PAL (CFSC) or the RPAL (CRFSC) courses.

    Students Under the Age of 18 Can only Receive a Minors License

  • Minors may enroll in the CRFSC if they have the written consent of a parent or legal guardian and have previously passed the CFSC. This consent must be submitted prior to the commencement of the course. The CRFSC for minors is strictly for educational purposes. when minors turn 18 and seek to acquire a PAL with restricted privileges (RPAL license), are they required to retake the CRFSC and pass both the written and practical exams.

    If a student takes this course as a minor with us.. We will retest them when they are legal age for free.

  • Yes

    Please contact us for Details and Group Rates.

  • To pass the CFSC/CRFSC written examinations you will need to obtain at least 80% on each exam.

    Over the past 10 years our Average course mark is 92%

  • Once you have passed the examinations for the CFSC/CRFSC you will fill out your PAL application form and send it into the RCMP. There is a 28 day waiting period prior to processing

  • No, Your Safety Training will never need to be retaken it is goof for life.

    Your PAL Card must be renewed every 5 Years.