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FIREARMS SAFETY COURSES
Safety Services Nova Scotia is proud to offer firearms safety training, including the Canadian Non-Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC).
Firearms courses are offered in accordance with the requirements and regulations of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice.
For more information or to register for a course in your area, select the relevant course from the menu. These courses are necessary to apply for a Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL) for firearms, or a Wildlife Resources Card (WRC) (in addition to other course requirements) for hunting in the Province of Nova Scotia.
Please note that Safety Services Nova Scotia is not responsible for issuing licensing.
WHAT COURSE DO I NEED?
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Non-Restricted Firearms Safety Course
Upon successful completion of this course, applicants 18 years or older will be provided with necessary documents to apply for their Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL), with Non-Restricted certification. Under the Firearms Act, there is no minimum age to take this course. However, to obtain a Minors' Permit to borrow and/or use non-restricted firearms, an individual must be between 12 and 17 years of age.
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Cost: $90 + HST where applicable (effective April 30, 2024)
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Duration: Approximately 11 hours
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Lunch or snacks: There are no snacks or meals provided.
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Pen & paper: You will be responsible for your own writing materials and taking your own notes.
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Government-issued ID (this includes but is not limited to Driver’s License, Passport, Health Card, Birth Certificate, etc).
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Restricted Firearms Safety Course
The Non-Restricted course is required before completing the Restricted course.
Upon successful completion of this course, applicants 18 years or older will be provided with the necessary documents to apply for their Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL), with Restricted endorsement (RPAL).
Legislative Notice: New federal regulations under Bill C-21 currently prohibit the purchase, sale, and transfer of handguns for most individuals in Canada, outside of specific exemptions for certain competitive shooters, authorized employment, and specific license holders.
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Cost: $90 + HST where applicable (effective April 30, 2024)
**Please note that this fee is payable at time of registration and is non-refundable** -
Duration: Approximately 9 hours
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Lunch or snacks: There are no snacks or meals provided.
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Pen & paper: You will be responsible for your own writing materials and taking your own notes.
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Government-issued ID.
BOOK A PRIVATE COURSE
Host a Private Firearms Safety Course
Looking for a firearms course tailored for your group? We offer private courses, providing the most convenient path for clubs, organizations, or friends to get certified.
Here is How it Works:
Tiered Group Pricing (Fixed Cost Model)
Our private courses are structured into simple, fixed-cost tiers, which cover the appropriate number of instructors needed for safety and compliance. The price is a set rate regardless of the number of people who attend up to the capacity limit.
Tier 1: $1,231.20
Includes 1-12 participants, 1 instructor
Tier 2: $2,052
Includes 13-20 participants, 2 instructors
Tier 3: $3,078
Includes 21-30 participants, 2 instructors
For groups larger than 30, please contact us directly for a custom quote: firearms@safetyservicesns.ca
Cost
Cost per participant is $90 per person + HST. Your cost is calculated by the tier selected.
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Host at Safety Services Nova Scotia: No venue fee or per diem expenses (127 Chain Lake Drive, Unit 9, Nova Scotia).
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Ask us about our locations across the province: firearms@safetyservicesns.ca
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Host at your location: You will be responsible for facility rental, instructor mileage, meals, and accommodations (if required). Additional fees are to be paid in advance of the course.
Payment & Policy
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Payment due date: The total cost of the course is due 14 days before the course date.
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No refunds: The full prepaid course cost applies even if fewer people attend than the number defined by your chosen tier.
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Additional participants added: Extra participants from your group may be added (if space allows). Payment for additional participants is five (5) business days before the course by credit card.
BECOME A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
The Nova Scotia Department of Justice, with support from Safety Services Nova Scotia, oversee the recruitment of firearms instructors. Please see the links and contacts below for more information on how to become an instructor of each course.
FIREARMS Safety Instructor Application
Download this form to begin your application process to become a Non-restricted (CFSC) or Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) Instructor. You will also require the Child Abuse Registry Search form below.
Child Abuse Registry Search Form
You can download the Child Abuse Registry Search form here, which is required for anyone who will work with children under the age of 16 years.
Get in Touch
127 Chain Lake Dr, Unit 9
Halifax, NS B3S 1B3
Tel: 902-454-9621
Toll-free: 1-866-511-2211
contact@safetyservicesns.ca
