Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)
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The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) was developed in partnership with
the provinces and territories, national organizations with an ongoing interest
in firearms safety, and many firearms and hunter education course instructors
from across Canada. This course was developed to meet the mandatory requirements
set out in subparagraph 106(2)(c)(i) of the Criminal Code of Canada
and came into effect January 1, 1994.
As a result of the Firearms Act, the firearms safety training that is
provided to firearms owners and users required modification. The revised CFSC,
which was implemented on February 1, 1999, reflects the new legislation and
focuses primarily on non-restricted firearms (rifles and shotguns). The
legislation stipulates that individuals wishing to acquire non-restricted
firearms must take the CFSC and pass the tests OR challenge and pass the CFSC
tests without taking the course.
Topics covered in the CFSC include:
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the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions;
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basic firearms safety practices;
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ammunition;
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operating firearm actions;
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safe handling and carry procedures;
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firing techniques and procedures;
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care of non-restricted firearms;
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responsibilities of the firearms owner/user; and
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safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted
firearms.
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