Firearm Safety Education Service of Ontario

The Firearm Safety Education Service of Ontario (FSESO) is the professional association of instructors in Ontario who are certified by the Chief Firearms Office to teach and / or examine the Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC) and / or the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC).  

Our Mission

To provide quality firearms training to the residents of Ontario at a reasonable cost.

FSESO Profile

The FSESO was founded in 1993 by firearms enthusiasts who believed that the best people to offer training to firearm owners were people who loved the sport and wanted it to prosper. 

In order to be recognized as a professional association, the FSESO had to prove to the government that it could develop and maintain all the required programs.  A code of ethics, an audit program to monitor the quality of instruction, professional development programs, certification programs, training aids, and a process for handling complaints from the public all had to be created and implemented.

The FSESO is a self-funded organization; the sales of manuals and tests are used to cover all  operating expenses and to help fund special projects like the development of videos and training aids.

Each province has its own delivery method for the Canadian Firearms Safety Courses. In Ontario, each instructor / examiner delivers the course directly to the public. They set their own prices and do most of their own administration. 

As of July 1st, 2004 the following maximum fees apply to the Canadian Firearms Safety Course program delivery in Ontario:

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (10 hrs) and Test                        Maximum    $130.00

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (Test Only)                                 Maximum     $ 40.00

Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (10 hrs) and Test        Maximum    $130.00

Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (Test Only)                 Maximum     $ 40.00

Both Canadian Firearms Safety Course and & Restricted Course

(Includes both tests & Minimum 16 hours classroom instruction)    Maximum    $220.00

Manuals not included in these prices.

Course Requirements

The CFSC and the CRFSC course and/or examination are required for those individuals who wish to apply for a Possession and Acquisition Firearm Licence.  The entire course and test are mandatory to obtain a Minors Licence (between the ages of 12 and 18), and for those persons previously prohibited from the possession of firearms.

Contact Information

For any information on firearm regulations and laws not specifically involving firearms training in Ontario call the Canadian Firearms Centre at 800-731-4000 or the Chief Firearms Office of Ontario at 800-731-4000 ext 7503.

If you need information about dates, times, and locations for courses in your area contact the   Instructors in your area, The FSESO does not have a master list of course dates or costs.

If you have questions about firearms training relating to the Canadian Firearms Safety Courses in Ontario you may contact the Firearm Safety Education Service of Ontario:

For general course or instructor information contact:  (800) 731-4000 ext 7514 or contact an instructor near you.

Administrative Office:

        Telephone:    (800) 731-4000  ext 7542

        FAX:              (705) 330-4299

        Postal address:

       50 Andrew Street South, Orillia, ON L3V 7T5

Head Office:

        Telephone:   (519) 832-5553

         Postal address:

        Box 1389, Port Elgin, ON, N0H 2C0

      

 

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Last modified: February 24, 2008