The Canadian Firearms Safety Course is a requirement for anyone wanting to own, buy or possess a non-restricted shotguns and rifles for the purposes of hunting, sport shooting, or collecting. The course will start at 8:30am *sharp* and continue until 4:30pm. After which there is a written and practical exam. The written test can be done as a group, the practical exam needs to be done one-on-one with the instructor. Each practical exam takes about 20 – 30 minutes per person. Some tests can be done at the Marsh after the class or at the Manitoba Wildlife Federation office in Winnipeg located at 4-999 King Edward Street during the following week, depending on the instructor's availability. A government issued photo ID is required for this class (Driver’s license, Passport, Treaty card, or Citizenship card). Everyone will get 15 minutes at noon to grab lunch from the Oak Hammock Marsh café or to grab your bagged lunch. Anyone wishing to pre-study the manual before the class, it can be found online here. To apply for your license after you have completed the course and passed both exams, please follow this link. Cost is $160 per person.
