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Firearms Training

CFSC & CRFSC Detailed Overview

The titles of the slides used in the course give you an idea of the types of topics covered during the course. In addition to the slides, most instructors also use instructional videos and hands-on teaching aids.

Introduction

The Vital Four ACTS

PROVE
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Firearms
Cannon

Firing sequence

Matchlock

Wheel-lock

Flint-lock

Flint-lock rifle and pistol

Percussion cap on a lock

Evolution of firearms - 14th to 17th century

Evolution of firearms - 19th century

Examples of modern cartridges

Long gun and handgun

Common types of actions

Lesson 2 - Basic Firearm Safety

Various firearm locking devices, shown installed on the firearm

Lesson 3 - Ammunition

Rifled bore

Ammunition components for a muzzle-loader

Example of a barrel data stamp

Example of a rim-fire and centre-fire cartridge

Rim-fire cartridge

Cartridge head, data stamp and ammunition box

Centre-fire cartridge, bullet, powder charge, case and primer

Examples of rifle bullets

Shotgun shell components

Shotgun shells and fired hulls

Shell in a chamber

Shotgun shell head, data stamp and ammunition box

Dangerous range of rifle ammunition

Dangerous range of shotgun ammunition

Trajectory of a bullet

Lesson 4 - Operating Firearm Actions

Muzzle-loader

Correctly marked ramrod

Loading a muzzle-loader

Types of actions

Hammer and trigger block safeties

Slide/tang safety and action release on a hinge (break) action shotgun

Lever/pivot/rocker safety and wing safety

Cross bolt or button type safety and action release

Hinge (break) action

Bolt action

Empty casing ejection sequence

Box-type magazines

Tubular magazine

Bolt action repeater

Lever action

Pump action

Semi-automatic rifle

Firing sequence of a semi-automatic rifle

Revolver

Unloading a double action revolver

< Double action semi-automatic>

Removing the magazine of a semi-automatic

Locking the slide to the rear

Lesson 5 - Safe Handling & Carrying of Non-Restricted Firearms

Range layout

Typical range commands

Individual crossing a fence safely

Group crossing a fence safely

Safe zones of fire

Cradle, elbow and ready carry

Trail, shoulder and sling carry

Lesson 6 - Firing Techniques & Procedures for Non-Restricted Firearms

Standing position

Kneeling position

< Sitting position>

Prone position

Types of sights

Open sights aligned on a target

Aperture scope sights aligned on a target

Unacceptable targets

Lesson 7 - Care of Non-Restricted Firearms

Cleaning a rifle barrel from the breech to the muzzle

Cleaning a rifle
Lesson 8 - Responsibilities of the Firearms Owner/User

Firearm hazards and precautions

Summary of social responsibilities of a firearms user

Lesson 9 - Safe Storage, Display, Transportation & Handling of Non-Restricted Firearms

Non-restricted firearms

Restricted firearms

Prohibited firearms

Ammunition

Prohibited ammunition

< Prohibited devices>

Storage of a non-restricted firearm

Storage vault

Cable and trigger locks

Display of a non-restricted firearm

Non-restricted firearm unattended in a vehicle

Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations

Case

An offence to point a firearm

Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC)

By doing the restricted course immediately after the non-restricted it is possible to eliminate about 4 hours of overlapping material. If you wait more than twelve months after doing the CFSC, you will have to do the full 10 hour version of the CRFSC.

Lesson 3 - Handgun Ammunition

Rifled barrel

Ammunition components for a muzzle-loader

Example of a barrel data stamp

>Example of a rim-fire and centre-fire head stamp

Rim-fire cartridge

Cartridge head, data stamp and ammunition box

Centre-fire cartridge, bullet, powder charge, case and primer

Examples of handgun bullets

>Dangerous range of handgun ammunition

Trajectory of a bullet

Lesson 4 - Operating Handgun Actions

Muzzle-loader

Correctly marked ramrod

Loading a muzzle-loader

Revolvers and semi-automatic handguns

Single action revolver

Removing a cartridge from a single action revolver

Loading a single action revolver

Double action revolver swing out cylinder

Double action top break revolver

Single action semi-automatic handgun

Double action semi-automatic

Removing the magazine of a semi-automatic

Locking the slide to the rear

Inserting a magazine to load a semi-automatic

Lesson 5 - Firing Techniques & Procedures for Handguns

Two-handed grip for revolvers

Two-handed grip for semi-automatics

Two-handed stance

One-handed grip

One-handed stance

Open sight aligned on a target

Types of sights aligned on targets

Range layout

Range courtesy

Typical range commands

Lesson 6 - Care of Restricted Firearms

Cleaning a double action revolver cylinder

Cleaning a semi-automatic handgun

Lesson 8 - Safe Storage, Display, Transportation & Handling of Restricted Firearms

Non-restricted firearms

Restricted firearms

Prohibited firearms

Ammunition

Prohibited ammunition

Prohibited devices

Storage of a restricted firearm

Cable and trigger locks

Storage vault

Display of a restricted firearm

Display

Transport of a restricted firearm

Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations

CFSC & CRFSC Detailed Overview

Table of Contents

Introduction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Firearms

Lesson 2 - Basic Firearm Safety