• Features

    As Handgun Sales Slow to a Crawl, Restricted Rifles Gain Popularity

    With the freeze on handgun imports and transfers introduced last year, there has been an uptick in popularity of restricted rifles amongst Canadian restricted-class PAL holders recently, as evidenced by some social media posts and growing offerings from retailers. While most Canadian gun owners think of handguns when they think of the “restricted” class of firearms, there have always been a number of long guns in this category. The Order-in-Council of May 1, 2020 did remove one of the more popular models, the AR-15, used in IPSC 3-gun competitions and widely popular with sport shooters, especially former and current military. However, the legal category for restricted firearms includes any semi-automatic…

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    Upcoming Women’s Firearms Safety CFSC/CRFSC FW2305

    This is the 1-day Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC), which is a prerequisite to obtain a firearm licence (PAL) for non-restricted firearms in Canada, with an optional 1-day Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course (CRFSC). This course is open to women only. Open to:  Women and girls aged 12 and up (CFSC), women (aged 18+) (CRFSC) Includes: Blended theoretical and practical firearms safety and handling for five types of non-restricted action rifles and shotguns Ammunition safety Safe Storage, Display, Transport and Use Social responsibilities Black powder firearms, cleaning, basic firearms history Qualification:  You will receive a validated course report form which you may use to apply for a Canadian Firearm Licence from…

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  • Features

    Just Launched: CFSC/CRFSC Courses For Women

    Now, women can take a firearms safety course in a comfortable classroom environment with other women at GTAGunSafety.com, as we have today launched a Women-only CFSC/CRFSC course scheduled for later next year. Our first female-only courses will run September 16/17, 2023. Women and girls aged 12-17 can take the 1-day CFSC portion only, or for women aged 18 and over, both the CFSC and restricted CRFSC courses needed to obtain a Canadian firearm licence. In addition, to those who book by March 1, 2023, the promo code GUNSAFEGIRLS will enable registrants to get 20% off the cost of whichever course option they book. Our women’s only course, and the limited…

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    Training

    Safe Handling Fail: Hot Brass Can Cause Injuries

    When hot brass cases fall down your shirt, they can cause you to “flinch” and point the muzzle in an unsafe direction. That happened with life changing consequences to an individual on a shooting range recently. In a video shared by Active Self Protection on their YouTube channel, a lone shooter had a hot brass case bounce and fall down the back of their loose-fitting T-shirt. The result was nearly tragic, as seen in this video (age-restricted video, click “Watch on YouTube” to view). The Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC) discusses this danger in its module on “Safe Handling and Carrying of Non-Restricted Firearms” – though the same danger exists…

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  • Expired Firearms Safety CFSC/CRFSC FS2302

    This is the 1-day Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC), which is a prerequisite to obtain a firearm licence (PAL) for non-restricted firearms in Canada, with an optional 1-day Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course (CRFSC). Open to:  All persons aged 12 and up (CFSC Only), All persons 18 or over (CFSC & CRFSC) Includes: Blended theoretical and practical firearms safety and handling for five types of non-restricted action rifles and shotguns Ammunition safety Safe Storage, Display, Transport and Use Social responsibilities Black powder firearms, cleaning, basic firearms history Qualification:  You will receive a validated course report form which you may use to apply for a Canadian Firearm Licence from the RCMP…

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  • Expired Firearms Safety CFSC/CRFSC FS2301

    This is the 1-day Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC), which is a prerequisite to obtain a firearm licence (PAL) for non-restricted firearms in Canada, with an optional 1-day Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course (CRFSC). Open to:  All persons aged 12 and up (CFSC Only), All persons 18 or over (CFSC & CRFSC) Includes: Blended theoretical and practical firearms safety and handling for five types of non-restricted action rifles and shotguns Ammunition safety Safe Storage, Display, Transport and Use Social responsibilities Black powder firearms, cleaning, basic firearms history Qualification:  You will receive a validated course report form which you may use to apply for a Canadian Firearm Licence from the RCMP…

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  • Sheraton Four Points Meadowvale (Streetsville Room)

    Four Points Mississauga Meadowvale is located in the Meadowvale Business Park, only minutes from the Mississauga Convention Centre. The city is less than 30 minutes east from our Mississauga hotel. We’re also close to the area’s major highways, a short drive from Toronto Pearson International Airport, and one block from the GO train station. The Streetsville Room is located on the main floor.

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  • Features

    Featured Training Gun: Ruger New Model Blackhawk

    We pride ourselves on offering a selection of modern training aids representative of firearms you can actually find available on the sport shooting market in Canada. And when it comes to single action revolvers, one of the most iconic and reliable is the Ruger New Model Blackhawk.

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