Can I take the CFSC if I’m not yet 18?

Yes, however your parent or legal guardian must fill in and sign a Minor’s Consent Form. Often times, parents and their children take the course together, especially if hunting has been a family tradition. Although a person must be 18 or older to possess a firearm, a younger person may apply for a Minor’s permit to use firearms under direct supervision of a licensed adult after successfully completing the CFSC and exam.

Note that a person under the age of 18 cannot take the CRFSC exam, but may take the restricted course for educational purposes. This isn’t too common though, as the course must be taken again once the person turns 18, so there’s not much advantage to doing so. 

To book your firearms safety course in Toronto, click here: https://firearmstoronto.ca/courses/