r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 28 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '22

Hello everyone I have my cfsc next week, I've been pretty nervous about it an passing but I'm sure I have nothing to worry about, is there any tips or anything that I should do to help like bring my own notes etc also how hard did you guys find the course to be?

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u/Emotional-Bath-4506 Aug 30 '22

I went to a local shooting range before going for my pal/RPAL, and the range officer gave me and my friends a quick tutorial. Basically explained ACTS and PROVE in 5 minutes and made sure we understood.

Before touching any firearm, ALWAYS assume it's loaded. Point firearm in safe direction always. Finger off the trigger. Eject the magazine and work the action to empty any chambered rounds.

Once it's time to shoot, load the firearm, while keeping it pointed in a safe direction. Finger off the trigger until it's time to definitely shoot.

Simple. Even a child could understand