Please check the notes of your specific campus and date for details about textbook requirements.
Reference ID: GIRE-104 Prerequisites:Must bring valid photo ID.
Course Overview
Are you applying for a Possession and Acquisition License? Get the needed firearms training with this course, focusing on non-restricted firearms such as rifles and shotguns. The course covers safety, operations and handling. By law students must be at least 12 years old when signing up for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. Upon successful completion of Canadian Firearms Safety Course exam, the student can apply to the RCMP for their Possession and Acquisition License.
Fernie - Saturday March 28th, 2026
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday March 28th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sunday March 29th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
Details
- Location: 112
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Liz Bossio
- Cost: $179.00 + GST
Notes
By law you must be 12 years of age to register.
Books are supplied for use during the course and no pre-course reading required.
Please bring ID.
We recommend that you read though the Canadian Firearms Safety 2014 book prior to the course which will give you a greater chance of success. You can download a free pdf of the Canadian Firearms Safety book. Hard copies of the book will be available in the classroom for reference during the course.
Invermere - Saturday April 11th, 2026
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday April 11th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:30pm |
| Sunday April 12th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:30pm |
Details
- Location: 112
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Alan Tenta
- Cost: $179.00 + GST
Notes
By law you must be 12 years of age to register.
Books are supplied for use during the course and no pre-course reading required.
Please bring ID.
We recommend that you read through the Canadian Firearms Safety 2014 book prior to the course which will give you a great chance of success. You can download a free pdf of the Canadian Firearms Safety book. Hard copies of the book will be available in the classroom for reference during the course.
Fernie - Saturday April 25th, 2026
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday April 25th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sunday April 26th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
Details
- Location: 112
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Liz Bossio
- Cost: $179.00 + GST
Notes
By law you must be 12 years of age to register.
Books are supplied for use during the course and no pre-course reading required.
Please bring ID.
We recommend that you read though the Canadian Firearms Safety 2014 book prior to the course which will give you a greater chance of success. You can download a free pdf of the Canadian Firearms Safety book. Hard copies of the book will be available in the classroom for reference during the course.
Fernie - Saturday May 30th, 2026
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday May 30th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sunday May 31st, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
Details
- Location: 112
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Liz Bossio
- Cost: $179.00 + GST
Notes
By law you must be 12 years of age to register.
Books are supplied for use during the course and no pre-course reading required.
Please bring ID.
We recommend that you read though the Canadian Firearms Safety 2014 book prior to the course which will give you a greater chance of success. You can download a free pdf of the Canadian Firearms Safety book. Hard copies of the book will be available in the classroom for reference during the course.
Fernie - Saturday June 27th, 2026
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday June 27th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sunday June 28th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
Details
- Location: Room 112
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Liz Bossio
- Cost: $179.00 + GST
Notes
By law you must be 12 years of age to register.
Books are supplied for use during the course and no pre-course reading required.
Please bring ID.
We recommend that you read though the Canadian Firearms Safety 2014 book prior to the course which will give you a greater chance of success. You can download a free pdf of the Canadian Firearms Safety book. Hard copies of the book will be available in the classroom for reference during the course.
Fernie - Saturday July 18th, 2026
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday July 18th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sunday July 19th, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
Details
- Location: 112
- Delivery Method: In Class
- Instructor: Liz Bossio
- Cost: $179.00 + GST
Notes
By law you must be 12 years of age to register.
Books are supplied for use during the course and no pre-course reading required.
Please bring ID.
We recommend that you read though the Canadian Firearms Safety 2014 book prior to the course which will give you a greater chance of success. You can download a free pdf of the Canadian Firearms Safety book. Hard copies of the book will be available in the classroom for reference during the course.
Fernie - Saturday August 22nd, 2026
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday August 22nd, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sunday August 23rd, 2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm |
Details
- Location: 112
- Delivery Method: Both in Class & Online
- Instructor: Liz Bossio
- Cost: $179.00 + GST