
Canadian Firearms Safety Course
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 of section 7 of the Firearms Act. The legislation stipulates that individuals wishing to acquire non-restricted firearms must take the CFSC and pass the tests.
Topics covered in the CFSC include:
• the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions;
• basic firearms safety practices;
• ammunition;
• operating firearm actions;
• safe handling and carry procedures;
• firing techniques and procedures;
• care of non-restricted firearms;
• responsibilities of the firearms owner/user; and
• safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms.

Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course
In accordance with the Firearms Act, a new firearms safety course focusing on
restricted firearms (primarily handguns) was developed and implemented on
February 1, 1999. The legislation stipulates that individuals wishing to acquire
restricted and/or prohibited firearms must take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course
(CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) and pass the
tests.
Topics covered in the CRFSC include:
• the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions;
• basic firearms safety practices;
• ammunition;
• operating handgun actions;
• firing techniques and procedures for handguns;
• care of restricted firearms;
• responsibilities of the firearms owner/user; and
• safe storage, display, transportation and handling of restricted firearms.

Ontario Hunter Education Program
Ontario Hunter Education Program will assist you to understand the natural world and become a knowledgeable and responsible hunter. The program provides introduction information about:
•ecosystems and wildlife management
•hunting laws and regulations
•hunter responsibilities
•identification, biology, management of and hunting techniques for big game, small game and waterfowl.
•hunting and survival equipment
•the hunter’s role in society.
The program also reinforces the firearms safety information contained in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course.
New hunters of all ages must take hunter education training and pass an exam before they can purchase their first hunting licence.

All Courses held at
50 Concert Way, Barrie unless noted
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Who We Are
Instructor John Herd is a veteran law enforcement officer who started his distinguished career in the Canadian Border Services Agency where, among other specialty assignments, John instructed firearms safe handing to CBSA agents. He left the CBSA to pursue a career in policing with the Toronto Police Service and then the Barrie Police Service.
Now retired John brings a wealth of practical firearms handling experience into the classroom.
John has also been a hunter for over 30 years and is a knowledgeable instructor of the Ontario Hunter Education Program bringing his hunting experience to the classroom.

Firearms Barrie
Hunting Courses and Firearm Training
Firearms Barrie is your ultimate choice in obtaining your hunting or firearms licence in a safe and welcoming environment.
With regular courses in Barrie at 50 Concert Way you will be taught by current and retired Police officers with real world experience to help get you safely on your way, regardless of your existing knowledge.