Has anyone recently got their firearms license? I was looking at a few websites that offer courses but I'd be more interested in challenging the exam if I could go that route.
Where can I get the study material? Is a course necessary?
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Canadian Firearms Safety Courses (PAL) discussion
Has anyone recently got their firearms license? I was looking at a few websites that offer courses but I'd be more interested in challenging the exam if I could go that route.
Where can I get the study material? Is a course necessary?
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Originally posted by r3cc0s
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Why not call a testing facility and ask those questions?
To my recollection you have to take the course
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i took a course back in the day whe i hit 18...but i took mine in sask...not sure if they are the same in Alberta...
we had to take a fire arm safty first before we could do the fire arm licence...again not sure about the alberta laws within that...
but its nice to have it!!..
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btw the reading material is ALOT... one book was a good 200+ pages and the other was about 150... there were two tests one on each booklet...
and i went thought a 3 week night course for mine.. they go though the book with you then right a test and also do a practical with real guns, you had to like P.R.O.V.E the gun Safe and whatnot... pretty interesting stuff...i suggest the course
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No time for the course and I don't think it's necessary. I don't need someone to read me the book and I've already been graciously given the reading materials by another member.
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you dont think getting your safty is needed?Originally posted by Weapon_R
No time for the course and I don't think it's necessary. I don't need someone to read me the book and I've already been graciously given the reading materials by another member.
is that what you are saying... if you are thats not a good idea seeing how it shows you the proper ways to handle, shoot, carry,load, clean, take apart, store.. EVERYTHING...
the class isnt needed but its a great way to learn rather then just read... but i guess everyones differant..
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Originally posted by dj_rice
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You should be able to challange the exam at any of the test locations instead of sitting thru the whole day.
Not sure if you are gonna save any money that way tho.
I did mine thru ITTA here in town last year. R & UR.
Pretty cool place and cool people.
You have to buy the study material from one of the approved testers.
Probably not a bad idea to sit thru the day course. You would probably learn some things. (and it is all safety after all)
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Like it's already been stated, you can challenge the test(s) but keep in mind it isnt just a written exam. There's a practical portion of it also where you actually have to clear the gun, simulate crossing a fence with a loaded firearm etc etc etc.
It definately isnt a difficult test, but there are a few key points the testers are looking for. If you havent had some experience handling firearms in real life situations I would suggest actually sitting through the "course".
I went through AHEIA (Alberta Hunters Education Instructors Association) probably 6-7 years ago and would highly suggest them. They suggest a $50 donation per course (Restricted and non-restricted) but it's a donation afterall so I'd consider that a minimum. It does include the books and study material also.
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I took the one day course with ITTA and I'd say it was worthwile. It wasn't just having the book read to us.
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I have a dvd that goes over all the main points of the test and book. A sort of cliff notes made by the gov't.
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booklets are available online.
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challenging the test doesn't save you a whole lot of money.
You can do half day courses for non-restricted weapons.
The course is not necessary if you know how to handle a weapon properly. But it is useful in drawing your attention to the points that the exams look for. Especially handy since the study book is pretty large.
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I took mine years ago , did a one day course , had a little course setup on how to handle the rifle , and how to step over fences ect ect.. Its kinda worth doing it.. Just one day. It was in some guys basement in bowness i think , it was so long ago lol
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Take the test at "The Shooting Edge", it's great, the guys know their stuff.
Goth both my R and NR done through them.
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You can challege the exam at any time. Please visit the website @ www.firearmslicencetestcalgary.com
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You can challege the exam at any time. Please visit the website @ www.firearmslicencetestcalgary.com
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