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COURSE INFORMATION

  • Class participation is required.

  • Lecturing, Power Point presentations and videos will be used.

  • Extensive handling of all firearms action types will occur with every class. Disabled firearms, cleaning aids, dummy ammunition, trigger and cable locks, survival and medical kits are all available for handling.

  • Please note that all firearms supplied on the courses have been deactivated and can never be used for live firing. All ammunition supplied by your instructors is dummy and inert ammunition meaning it cannot be discharged.

COURSE STRUCTURE

WHO CAN TAKE THE COURSE?

Anyone from age 12 and older is invited to participate in the CFSC and OHEC. A Parental Consent Form is required to be signed by at least one parent and or Guardian. Please see the instructor on the morning of the class for the information.

 

You must be 18 years or older to acquire a Firearms Licence.  Anyone from 12-17 years can acquire a Minors Permit to allow them to carry a firearm under supervision for target or hunting purposes. A minor can update their permit into a Firearms Licence when they turn 18 years with no other testing required.

 

A person must be at least 15 years old to obtain a Hunting License in Ontario.  Minors from 12 to 15 years old can be licensed under the apprenticeship program. When they turn 15 they can obtain a Hunting Licence without further testing.

 

To obtain a Restricted Firearms Licence you must be at least 18 years to take the CRFSC and examination.  Minor’s can otherwise only take the CRFSC for information purposes only.

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COURSE STRUCTURE

Class participation is required. Lecturing, Power Point presentations and videos will be used.

Extensive handling of all firearms action types will occur with every class. Disabled firearms, cleaning aids, dummy ammunition, trigger and cable locks, survival and medical kits are all available for handling.

Please note that all firearms supplied on the courses have been deactivated and can never be used for live firing. All ammunition supplied by your instructors is dummy and inert ammunition meaning it cannot be discharged.

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Material Provided with Course Fees (Please see the Registration Page for updated fees)

  • Canadian Firearms Safety Course - Manual and Exams

  • Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course - Manual and Exams

  • Ontario Hunters Education Course - Manual, Summary of Game Regulations, and Exams

  • Out-of-province and out-of-country hunters that provide valid proof they have passed a hunters course or possess a valid hunting license can challenge the Ontario Hunting exam.

  • A Ontario Hunting exam can be scheduled for any date a OHEC is offered.

CONTENT OF COURSES

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