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Need to pick someone's brain.

Took my CFSC 10 years ago, got test results (green sheet that said I passed) at the time. Moved cross country. So now I'm trying to get my pal and don't know what to do. :confused:

1) Do I have to take the course again?
2) Read that people get mailed their results? Then what's the green sheet?
3) Who do I contact and what do I send?
 
JBlades said:
Need to pick someone's brain.

Took my CFSC 10 years ago, got test results (green sheet that said I passed) at the time. Moved cross country. So now I'm trying to get my pal and don't know what to do. :confused:

1) Do I have to take the course again?
2) Read that people get mailed their results? Then what's the green sheet?
3) Who do I contact and what do I send?
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1. i'm not sure if your old results still count, i'm thinking they wouldn't. so you need to either take the course or challenge the exam only. i paid $45 for just pal and another $45 for my rpal.

2. i think it's an Ontario only thing that the instructors send in the results of the test (mine also gave me a sheet saying i passed) to the cfo to be stamped and sent back. i received 2 copies for both pal and rpal. 1 for me and 1 to send in with my application.

3. this is the form you need to send to get your licence, i think that's what your after, link.
 
•Safety-training requirements set out in the law:
•Must pass the Canadian Firearm Safety Course; or
•Obtain alternative certification from a Chief Firearms Officer.
•Some pre-1995 hunter-safety courses in Manitoba and Quebec are also acceptable.
•Additional requirements for restricted and prohibited firearms.

Give them a call and find out. 1-800-731-4000
 
JBlades said:
Need to pick someone's brain.

Took my CFSC 10 years ago, got test results (green sheet that said I passed) at the time. Moved cross country. So now I'm trying to get my pal and don't know what to do. :confused:

1) Do I have to take the course again?
2) Read that people get mailed their results? Then what's the green sheet?
3) Who do I contact and what do I send?
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10 yrs ago the standards in the tests were the same.. so technically they should still be valid.

Fill in your app.. send it in and get your PAL/RPAL


This is also why most good FO's and examiners tell you to keep your original results papers safe.. they cannot be replaced and could be very valuable.
 
JBlades said:
Need to pick someone's brain.

Took my CFSC 10 years ago, got test results (green sheet that said I passed) at the time. Moved cross country. So now I'm trying to get my pal and don't know what to do. :confused:

1) Do I have to take the course again?
2) Read that people get mailed their results? Then what's the green sheet?
3) Who do I contact and what do I send?
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You don't need to repeat the course.

You still have the green sheet? That is your proof of training. It has a course number marked on it, instructor's name and signature, and it also has your test scores recorded. Those people talking about having being mailed results are (probably) much younger than you. Back in the day, they just gave you a copy.

If you still have the green sheet, submit a photocopy of that green sheet with your PAL application. DO NOT submit the original; keep the original for your future use. Send them a copy.

If you don't still have that green sheet, just telephone the CFO in the province where you took the training. You know when and where you took the course; you might even remember the course instructor's name. The CFO will have access to the records and, combined with your full name and date of birth, will be able to provide you with the course number. You will record that course number (in the section on proof of training) in your PAL application form.

Chief Firearms Officers
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/cfo-caf/index-eng.htm
 
My dad got me to take the course when I was 12, right before they switched and split restricted and non restricted. I had to wait till I was 18 to send away for it, but 6 years later they took my old papers and gave me my RPAL. Best case scenario, they'll take your papers and give you an RPAL. Worst case scenario, you'll have to retake the course and test, or challenge the test.
 
I just received my RPAL and my papers were 12 years old. Was told by my old instructor to just send them in with the completed application, and 28 days later my RPAL was on the way. Mind you, make sure to restudy and retrain for safety sake. good luck.
 
Welcome!

JBlades said:
Need to pick someone's brain.

Took my CFSC 10 years ago, got test results (green sheet that said I passed) at the time. Moved cross country. So now I'm trying to get my pal and don't know what to do. :confused:

1) Do I have to take the course again?
2) Read that people get mailed their results? Then what's the green sheet?
3) Who do I contact and what do I send?
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I think that you have two separate issues here to deal with.

1. Can you get your PAL with documents that you have in your possesion?

2. Do you have enough knowledge, are you safe, ready and capable to go out and practice shooting sports?



If you clearly remember what you learned on Canadian Firearms Safety Course 10 years ago and never practiced or used your knowledge since, I stand corrected.

It would be of benefit to you to view this videos few times, and try to refresh your memory.


http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/safe_sur/video-eng.htm



PAL is piece of paper, knowledge will keep you and others around you safe.



There are also complete CFSC manuals available online, maybe someone else has links, I just could not find them at this time.
If I do, I will post them here as well.


Welcome back to shooting sports! :shotgun:

Stay safe. :)
 
Thanks everyone. Guess I'll just apply with what I have and see what they say. I usualy go to a range once or twice a year with friends but would like to get some of my own stuff. Have one other question, kinda a stupid one. I'm not sure what CFSC I took. Handled some hand guns on the course but neither on of the boxes is checked on the top of my sheet( one is CFSC other is RCFSC). Would there be anywhere to call to see what it was suppose to be? ( 1-800-731-4000 ) ?
 
JBlades said:
Thanks everyone. Guess I'll just apply with what I have and see what they say. I usualy go to a range once or twice a year with friends but would like to get some of my own stuff. Have one other question, kinda a stupid one. I'm not sure what CFSC I took. Handled some hand guns on the course but neither on of the boxes is checked on the top of my sheet( one is CFSC other is RCFSC). Would there be anywhere to call to see what it was suppose to be? ( 1-800-731-4000 ) ?
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If you handled handguns in the course it was the RPAL.. and it should say restricted on the top of your test results paperwork (and you'll have a separate sheet for PAL)
 
JBlades said:
Thanks everyone. Guess I'll just apply with what I have and see what they say. I usualy go to a range once or twice a year with friends but would like to get some of my own stuff. Have one other question, kinda a stupid one. I'm not sure what CFSC I took. Handled some hand guns on the course but neither on of the boxes is checked on the top of my sheet( one is CFSC other is RCFSC). Would there be anywhere to call to see what it was suppose to be? ( 1-800-731-4000 ) ?
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It was both. You handled handguns; it was both.

Initially, the CFSC included both non-restricted and restricted. Word around the campfire is that, because all of a sudden people who had always thought it impossible now realized that they were allowed to buy a handgun, the percentage of restricted firearm buyers jumped noticeably; the CFC - and the new Liberal government - was NOT impressed. So, being clever, they decided to add an additional course at an additional charge, knowing full well that most people would not elect to take yet another course if they had a choice. The course could be made even more difficult to find, and interested parties might have to wait a year for a scheduled CRFSC course in their area. The number of people qualifying for a restricted-endorsed PAL would, therefore, be minimized. And, inasmuch as their objective is the elimination of firearms - especially evil restricted firearms - from Canada, it was clever.

You don't need to take any more courses.
 
Wendell said:
It was both. You handled handguns; it was both.

Initially, the CFSC included both non-restricted and restricted. Word around the campfire is that, because all of a sudden people who had always thought it impossible now realized that they were allowed to buy a handgun, the percentage of restricted firearm buyers jumped noticeably; the CFC - and the new Liberal government - was NOT impressed. So, being clever, they decided to add an additional course at an additional charge, knowing full well that most people would not elect to take yet another course if they had a choice. The course could be made even more difficult to find, and interested parties might have to wait a year for a scheduled CRFSC course in their area. The number of people qualifying for a restricted-endorsed PAL would, therefore, be minimized. And, inasmuch as their objective is the elimination of firearms - especially evil restricted firearms - from Canada, it was clever.

You don't need to take any more courses.
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Indeed and the more we all help educate others about this the better off we all are. The more of us the better... hence why I highly suggest for anyone taking the course/test to do both at once.. not only to piss off the anti's but also due to the stupid amount of duplication in them. :evil:
 
Just FYI, off of the app form

Box 20 b)
To get a Possession and Acquisition Licence for restricted or
prohibited firearms, you must have passed two safety tests:
the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the
Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC).
Complete Box 20 b) if this applies to you. NOTE: If you
passed the CFSC before February 1, 1999 you are
considered to have met both these requirements.
 
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