Duration: 12 to 15 hours
Course Fee: $50.00
The Canadian Firearms Safety Course is offered by the Nova Scotia Community College. The course includes instruction in safe firearm handling, storage and transportation. Students complete a practical test and a written test; pass mark is 80%.
For information on course availability or to register, contact your local Community College Campus
Persons over age 18 can opt to "challenge" the course; they can forego the classroom portion of the course and proceed straight to the testing component. For details on this option, contact:
Nova Scotia Dept of Justice
Firearms Office
1-800-731-4000 (Ext. 6505)
or (902) 424-6689.