COURSE PREREQUISITES:

A valid Restricted PAL, which MUST be brought to the course for viewing and verification by the Instructor prior to commencing training.

Pre-read and understand the information contained in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course Manual, pages 215 to 326, (Restricted Firearms modules), along with a review of the owner’s manual for your particular handgun. This will ensure you are attending with the appropriate level of theoretical knowledge to be successful on the course. Electronic copies of the CFSC manual and most owner’s manuals are available for free online.

Based on your pre-study of the CFSC manual and owner’s manual, you should commence the course with a general knowledge of how your handgun functions, to include:

• ·         Safety first! ACTS and PROVE in relation to your firearm.
• ·         The parts and names of parts on your firearm.
• ·         All controls on the firearm (Safety, de-cock, magazine release, cylinder release, slide catch, etc.)
• ·         Be able to lock the slide to the rear while maintaining muzzle and trigger finger control.
• ·         Be able to disassemble, reassemble and function check.

All above will be reviewed and tested as part of the course.

FIREARM AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT:

• ·         A modern-design handgun (pistol or double action revolver) in excellent operating condition. Magnum calibers are NOT permitted.
• ·         Two or more cartridge magazines or revolver speed loaders.
• ·         A cleaning kit (which contains a rigid rod) which is appropriate for your handgun and caliber.
• ·         A sturdy locking case and trigger or cable lock.
• ·         All required paperwork to legally transport your restricted firearm (registration certificate, Authorization to Transport or RPAL indicating transportation conditions permitted).

AMMUNITION:

• ·         Minimum 300 rounds of factory manufactured ammunition. No magnum or +P ammunition is permitted.

GENERAL EQUIPMENT:

• ·         Protective mask for classroom portion
• ·         Wraparound protective glasses.
• ·         Ball cap.
• ·         Hearing protection (Electronic external muffs preferred)
• ·         Closed toe shoes or boots with grip suitable for concrete range floor.
• ·         Shirt which fits tightly at collar, waist and cuffs.
• ·         Long pants (cargo or hiking style is perfect) with room for movement.
• ·         Layered clothing to be able to adjust for temperature.
• ·         Pen and notebook for notes and marking the exams
• ·         Any medications you require (Ventolin, epi pen, etc.).

FOOD AND DRINK:

• ·         Coffee, tea and bottled water are included in course fees.
• ·         You must bring snacks and lunch (We do not leave the range due to time constraints. Food for purchase is not available on site)

SCHEDULE:

• ·         Before the first class, complete your review of the CFSC Manual restricted firearms sections and your owner’s manual.
• ·         Training Day is 09:00 to 17:00 with a half hour lunch from 12:00 to 12:30. Please plan extra time to arrive early as the class starts at 0900 sharp.
• ·         Morning session 0900 to 12:00 is classroom. NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN THE CLASSROOM.
• ·         Afternoon session is 12:30 to 16:30 on live fire range(TBD). 16:30 to 17:00 is grading, administration and certificate presentation.

DOCUMENTATION:

• ·         Successful trainees will receive a professional certificate and course report at the conclusion of the course.
• ·         Successful trainees who are KDFGC club members will be authorized to shoot unsupervised on the club’s covered pistol range.
• Additional information will be email to all participants prior to the course date.