Gun Training for the PAL Course in Niagara FSESO ON1248

doug@ssft.ca or 289.968.2110

Designation: ON1248
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Important Information

There are two firearms courses you can take

To own or buy most Rifles and Shotguns you need a licence with Non Restricted privileges. Before applying you need to take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course.
To own or buy Handguns you need a licence with Restricted privileges. Before applying you need to take the above course plus the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course.
From time to time we are able to arrange for Hunter Ed courses to be taught at our facility. These courses are NOT taught by Smart Shot Firearms Training Instructors. Our facility is used for convenience but the Instructor is independent.

When you take either course from Smart Shot, you will be eligible to receive a 10% discount off your first firearm purchase. Ask for details.

Note that masks are mandatory during class

about our courses

Courses are held in St. Catharines at 350 Scott Street, Unit 221 unless specified otherwise
Courses are usually capped at 10 people but never have more than 12 per instructor.
Non Restricted is typically between 9 and 10.5 hours instruction time plus exams.
Restricted is typically 6.5 hours instruction time plus exams
Weekend Classes usually run Friday night from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM and then back at 8:00 AM Saturday running all day for the Non-Restricted portion. Restricted will start at 8:00 AM on Sunday. Due to exams, and end time cannot be guaranteed for Saturday and Sunday.
Weekday classes usually start at 9:00 AM and are done by 5:00 PM on the first day. Due to exams, an end time cannot be guaranteed for days two and three. Note - Restricted is on day three.
The manual is available for free download here or a physical copy can be purchased from us
Masks are required in class
From time to time we are able to arrange for Hunter Ed courses to be taught at our facility. These courses are NOT taught by Smart Shot Firearms Training Instructors. Our facility is used for convenience but the Instructor is independent.

Note that Non Restricted must be at least 8 hours instruction time and Restricted must be 6 hours Instruction time as a stand Alone and 4 Hours as a combined class