Firearms Safety Training

With the new procedures after reopening from Covid-19, I will be reducing my class sizes and offering both non-private large group and private small group courses.  I am still required to do a minimum of 8 hours of instruction for the non-restricted course and 6 hours for the restricted course, not including time for testing.  Please note that the non-restricted must be passed before you can take the restricted course, and due to the required physical distancing and cleaning measures it may take longer to complete the courses.

I will be offering private courses for people who have a suitable location (residence, office) with enough space to provide proper distancing.

Non-restricted or restricted courses with 4 or less people can be completed in one day (10-11 hrs).  If there are 5 or more people, a second day will be required due to the time needed to complete the practical testing (20-30 min per person).

I only offer combined private courses for the non-restricted and restricted with 6 or less people due to the instruction and testing minimum time requirements. Combined courses require 2 days.

The cost structure per person is as follows:

Private Classes (classes that you request and setup with people that you know)

I will offer private courses that you request for a maximum of 8 people.  I only offer combined for the non-restricted and restricted courses with 6 or less people due to the instruction and testing minimum time requirements. Combined courses require 2 days.

• 1 person - $600 (non-restricted or restricted) / $900 (combined)

• 2 - 3 students - $300 (non-restricted or restricted) / $450 (combined)

• 4 - 6 students - $240 (non-restricted or restricted) / $360 (combined)

• Max 8 students - $200 / person (non-restricted or restricted, no combined courses due to instruction and testing minimum time requirements)

Group Class (at the Community Centre in Sooke)

For non-private groups of 8 to 12 people, I set up courses with a date when the venue at the Sooke Community Hall and myself are available.  I do not offer combined courses for these large groups due to time restrictions.  Once a date has been set, I send an email to the people on my wait list offering the course to them on a first come basis. 

• Max 8-12 students - $200 / person (non-restricted or restricted, no combined courses due to instruction and testing minimum time requirements)

Weekend classes only, but a weekday can be arranged if necessary.   Please see the costs page for more details.

P.A.L.  =  Possession Acquisition License
Island Firearms Safety offers courses in Sooke or Victoria for non-restricted and restricted firearms licences, in accordance with the Federal Government, in order to be in possession and acquire firearms.

As per Section 7 of the Firearms Act, individuals under 18 must complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and pass the test in order to obtain a licence. You do not need to have experience or previous knowledge of firearms before taking the non-restricted course. 

Individuals over 18 years of age who wish to acquire restricted firearms must have proof, from any Province, that you've passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, and must also take the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) and pass the tests.

By law, you are no longer able to challenge and attempt to pass the tests without taking the course.

To register for an upcoming course, please visit the Contact Us page for info, call 250-642-1477 (Sooke area), or send an