The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is the mandatory training and written/practical test required to apply for a non-restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) in Canada.

What is the passing score?

Both the written and practical CFSC components require a minimum of 80%.

What are ACTS and PROVE?

ACTS is the four vital safety rules (Assume / Control / Trigger / See) and PROVE is the five steps for proving a firearm safe (Point / Remove / Observe / Verify / Examine).

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Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) Practice Test

CFSC / PAL Written Test preparation

300 questions (official)

Pass 80%

90 min

Exam mode: A–E

Study tips

Read explanations
Tap any wrong answer to see why.
Master signs
Shape + color tells you the category.
Repeat until 100%
Review mode loops just your misses.
Then go timed
Move to the mock exam when ready.

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* Encouragement copy is based on user feedback; individual results vary. We do not guarantee a passing result — always rely on your provincial driver's official handbook.

About the CFSC / PAL Written Test

Prepare for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) written examination with realistic practice questions, mock exams, and detailed explanations.

Authority: RCMP Canadian Firearms Program
Jurisdiction: Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) Practice Test
Questions: 300
Pass mark: 80%
Time limit: 90 min
Practice bank

Who should take this exam

The CFSC / PAL Written Test is intended for candidates preparing for certification or licensing administered by RCMP Canadian Firearms Program in Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) Practice Test. If you are studying for this credential, or re-taking after a previous attempt, this practice bank mirrors the official blueprint and is suitable for first-time learners and refreshers alike.

Exam format

300 multiple-choice questions on the official test.
Pass mark: 80% (must answer at least 240 correctly).
Recommended time limit: 90 minutes.
Closed-book; calculators and reference material are not permitted unless explicitly allowed by RCMP Canadian Firearms Program.

Study recommendations

Read the official RCMP Canadian Firearms Program handbook or study guide cover to cover.
Work through every question in the practice bank above; review the explanation on each miss.
Use the review queue to loop only the questions you got wrong.
When you are scoring above 80% consistently, switch to the timed mock exam.
Take the official test once you can pass three mock exams in a row.

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Frequently asked questions

Independent practice for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and PAL written test — covers safe handling, the ACTS & PROVE rules, firearm parts and actions, ammunition, transportation, storage and legal responsibilities under the Firearms Act. This course is an independent educational resource designed to help learners prepare for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC). It is not affiliated with the RCMP, the Canadian Firearms Program, or any government agency.

Disclaimer: This site is an independent third-party study tool. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by any provincial licensing authority (including ICBC, MTO, SAAQ, SGI, MPI, Service NB, Service NL, Alberta Registries) or any Canadian government body. Questions are for study reference only — always refer to your province's current official driver's handbook and regulations.

TEST PREP is an independent exam preparation platform and is not affiliated with RCMP Canadian Firearms Program or any government agency, licensing authority, certification body or examination provider. Always refer to the official study materials published by the responsible authority.