Going for license at the end of the month, what do I need to know?

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What do I need to do to prepare for the course?
Is the test difficult?

And can I still get my license if I have a violation (failure to fully stop at a stop sign).


Really looking forward to finally getting a license and joining the club :cool:
 
what test your taking? the PAL test is easy just pay attention and dont put your finger on the trigger on the test and youll pass with flying colors, and your traffic ticket wont affect you any
 
Take the course at yrfirearms.com (its at yonge and major mac, in richmond hill). They went top to bottom thru the whole PAL/RPAL in 2 days, with both tests administered there with no fuss.
Ya, @blista77 is right, whatever you do, keep your finger off the trigger. and DONT point the gun at the instructor, at any point, even though the guns have no firing pins or ammo.
 
To prepare? Nothing. The course is fully inclusive. You should be able to walk out knowing how to PROVE safe just about any firearm you can legally own. It's helpful if you can get the handbook ahead of time. It's available online somewhere. Read through it so you've got an idea of what's coming. I downloaded it on my phone and just read it when I had spare time.

And as stated, finger off the trigger unless exlicitly told to. Some firearms require you depress the trigger to perform certain functions, like lowering the hammer on a revolver that's cocked. If you're doing the restricted course too (I recommend you do!!), just be damn careful with muzzle direction. They're SO easy to swing around and get it pointed in the wrong direction. Slow, deliberate actions until you're comfortable with them.

I found the manuals online (harder than I thought!). Just click on the manual covers;
/www.firearmsafetycanada.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=9

(sorry, you need to copy paste the URL. Hotlinking is not allowed on CGN)
 
Agreed, keep your finger off the trigger and muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Other than that you'll learn everything you need during the course. Little trick for those pistols that you need to lower the hammer by depressing the trigger (especially good if you're a little nervous or hands are a little sweaty): with the trigger finger hand your thumb will be on the hammer itself, the other hand put your thumb over top of where the hammer will strike the firing pin. Seen some people have the hammer slip from their thumb because their hands were a little sweaty. You might have no issues with letting the hammer down, in which case awesome for you. Good luck
 
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