Follow a clear course.
Build your safety knowledge with structured lessons covering PAL and RPAL topics.
CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY
LEARN THE MATERIAL.
PRACTISE WITH PURPOSE.
FEEL PREPARED.
Prepare for your Canadian firearms licence with PAL & RPAL lessons, practice tests and study material. All in one app.
YOUR COURSE. YOUR STUDY ROUTINE.
Everything connects to your next study session.
Explore the app’s course →Check your understanding.
Work through practice questions and mock tests. Read the explanation behind each answer.
Know what to study next.
Track your progress, revisit difficult topics and use the glossary to clarify unfamiliar terms.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO START LEARNING
Start with three simple ideas.
New here? Start hereThe course teaches you
The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is the foundation. The Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) adds restricted training.
Read the guideThe licence authorizes you
PAL is the government-issued licence. Course results are supporting documents for your application.
Read the guideThe firearm has a class
Non-restricted, restricted and prohibited are legal categories. Appearance alone does not settle the category.
Read the guide
New here? You can begin with understanding.
You do not need to own a firearm, know the terminology or choose equipment to start learning about the Canadian licensing process. Build a clear picture before deciding which approved training to book.
FROM YOUR FIRST LESSON TO YOUR LICENCE
YOUR PATH. STEP BY STEP.
Start with PAL. Add restricted privileges if that’s your goal.
PAL NON-RESTRICTED
- COURSE & PRACTICE
Study & practise
Build your knowledge with lessons and practice questions.
What you will learn → - APPROVED TRAINING
Complete CFSC
Canadian Firearms Safety Course: written and practical tests.
Course requirements ↗ - ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Complete CRFSC
Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course: both tests.
Explore RPAL ↗ - YOUR APPLICATION
Gather & apply
Submit your results and required documents.
Application checklist ↗ - RCMP REVIEW
Application review
Eligibility and background checks take place.
What to expect ↗ - IF APPROVED
Receive your PAL
Your licence grants the approved privileges.
Know your responsibilities ↗
CFSC = Canadian Firearms Safety Course. Add CRFSC, the restricted course, before applying if you need restricted privileges.
Understand the application →PAL or RPAL?
One licence. Different privileges.
| Question | PAL: non-restricted | PAL with restricted privileges (“RPAL”) |
|---|---|---|
| What training? | CFSC + written and practical tests | CFSC, then CRFSC; both sets of tests |
| What does the name mean? | Possession and Acquisition Licence | The same kind of licence, with restricted privileges added |
| What firearms? | Firearms legally classed as non-restricted | Approved privileges for non-restricted and restricted firearms; transfer restrictions still apply |
| Is it a hunting licence? | No. Provincial or territorial hunting rules are separate. | No. Restricted firearms are not an ordinary hunting route. |
| Can I buy a handgun? | No restricted privileges | Not ordinarily. The national handgun freeze has narrow exemptions. |
| Must I get PAL first? | This is the foundation | You can complete both courses and apply once; no need to wait for a PAL card first. |
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Your questions, answered.
Can I apply?
Age, residency, safety training and background screening.
Read the guideWhat will it cost?
Separate the instructor’s price from the government fee.
Read the guideWhere do I take it?
Find approved instruction and know what to ask before paying.
Read the guideCan I get my PAL entirely online?
No. Online study prepares you; approved instruction and official written and practical tests are separate. Eligible applicants can submit the licence application online. See the training guide.
Do I need to own a firearm or have experience?
No. These are introductory safety courses. You can learn and apply without owning a firearm. Your instructor supplies the training equipment; ask what to bring.
Does passing the course mean I have a licence?
No. Keep the course results, then apply. The government reviews your application before issuing a licence. Follow the application steps.
How long will the whole process take?
Course availability, result paperwork and government review all take time. The minimum waiting period is not a delivery promise. Plan your timeline.
Read before your first class.
All beginner articlesYour first safety course: what to expect
A calm walkthrough of booking, the classroom and the two tests.
Read the guidePassed your tests? You are not licensed yet
Turn course results into a complete licence application.
Read the guideSeven PAL and RPAL myths, cleared up
The licence, handgun rules, hunting and online study explained.
Read the guidePUT THE PROCESS INTO CONTEXT
The same journey, different starting points.
BEFORE CLASS
You have never handled a firearm
Start with terminology and the licence map. Then contact an approved instructor about CFSC, the schedule and what to bring. You can learn the foundation without immediately deciding what to own.
AFTER CLASS
You have passed but have not applied
Keep the official reports and build the application folder. Check your route, photo, references and any additional documents before submitting.
WHEN YOU ARE READY TO PREPARE
Learn the material. Practise with questions.
A structured PAL & RPAL course, practice tests and clear explanations—in one app.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Get ready for your firearms licence.
From choosing a course to preparing your application.
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