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Hunting and firearm courses in British Columbia Canada
Hunting and firearm courses in British Columbia Canada

Hunting and firearm courses in British Columbia Canada

Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd, also referred to as Spud Valley offers a multitude of educational classes to do with fishing, hunting and firearm safety in our Training Center.  Below is information about some of the classes we offer. Hunting and firearm courses in British Columbia Canada, Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program, Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC).

FIREARM AND CORE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

COURSE FEES

The CFSC, CRFSC, and CORE course fees are $200. and includes working manual, pre-class quiz, Written exam, practical firearm handling exam and final grade.

WHAT DO YOU NEED PRIOR TO ATTENDING CLASS

  1. Confirmation that you are on the class roster. You will receive a text message or email which will provide the date and time of available classes.
  2. Picture identification example; Drivers Licence, BCID, Passport. You must have this with you at registration time when you attend the first session.
  3. Completed quiz issued at the time of registration for class. (Be sure to bring this to the first class) See youth age 12 to 18 below.
  4. Completion of the tutorials in the working manuals. These will be reviewed in class.
  5. PEN and notepad.
  6. Check the website for announcements or update information regularly.

Cancellations

PAYMENTS:

Payments are due at time of order, taxes are extra. ALL COURSES MUST BE PAID FOR PRIOR TO THE COURSE DATE.

RETURNS/REFUNDS OF COURSES:

All orders placed with Spud Valley are non-refundable, which means all sales are final.

Spud Valley reserves the right to assess exigent situations on the basis of their merit and maintains sole discretion over the resolution of such cases. Any cancellations or course transfers are subject to the Transfer or Cancellation Policies listed below.

TRANSFERS

A minimum notice of 2 business days (2 regular business days Monday-Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm) is required if you are unable to attend a scheduled class. In order for notification to be valid, it must be received by telephone correspondence or via E-Mail with Spud Valley. Messages left outside regular office hours will be deemed commenced the following regular business day. E-Mails received by Spud Valley for any transfers are not considered valid unless a confirmation E-Mail is received by the individual wishing to transfer their course.

If the required 2 business days notice is provided, you can be transferred to another course date, subject to a $50 transfer fee. Transfers not meeting the 48 hours’ notice requirement will be subject to a 100% short-term cancellation fee.

CANCELLATIONS:

A minimum notice of 2 business days (2 regular business days Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm) is required if you wish to cancel a course. In order for notification to be valid, it must be received by telephone correspondence or E-Mail with Spud Valley. Messages left outside regular office hours will be deemed commenced the following regular business day. E-Mails received by Spud Valley for any transfers are not considered valid unless a confirmation E-Mail is received by the individual wishing to cancel their course.

If the required 2 business days notice is provided, you will receive a credit for the amount which you paid towards a future course, subject to a $100 cancellation fee.

The amount you paid, for the original cancelled course, will be kept on our credits list to be used towards a future course. The student will be required to pay, upon registration, any price increases or differences.

Cancellation or failure to attend a course without 48 hours’ notice will be subject to a 100% short-term cancellation fee.

Spud Valley reserves the right to limit the number of times individuals or groups can effectuate the cancellation policy.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE

Spud Valley reserves the right to cancel any training course.  Whenever possible reasonable notice will always be attempted. If a course is cancelled by Spud Valley, the registered students are eligible to receive 100% of their tuition fee reimbursed. Spud Valley is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by the student as a result of the course cancellation. Historically, Spud Valley has never cancelled a class.

ATTENDANCE

100% attendance is required for all classes. The RCMP has a minimum number of course hours that are required before testing is permitted. If you are late to class the Instructor has the authority and right to turn away any student at which point our Transfer/Cancellation Policy kicks in wherein you have not provided the required 48 hours notice to transfer or cancel your course booking and your credit will be lost. Any student that is late will forfeit their seat.

AMMUNITION

Please note that no live ammunition is allowed in any class.

PEACE BOND

Please also note that if you have been subject to a peace bond, protection order you will need to first receive approval from the Canadian Firearms Center prior to attending a class. You can contact the Canadian Firearms Center at 1-800-731-4000.

PROHIBITED FROM FIREARMS POSSESSION

Any individual prohibited from possessing firearms cannot attend any of our firearms courses including the CFSC/CRFSC.

YOUTH
Age 12-18

Youth admittance into each class is based on a prerequisite quiz which must be returned and Marked by the instructor at least 30 days prior to class. The Admittance of a youth into a class is at the discretion of the Instructor. The instructor will notify the student if they qualify to be placed on the roster.

WHERE ARE CLASSES HELD

Location and time: All classes will be held in the Spud Valley. Classroom which is on the second floor of the store and students are asked to assemble at the rear entrance and show up a bit early so that classes can start on time. Students are asked not to park at the service station next door. Students can bring food and there will be a short break for snacks and phone calls each session.


Hunting and firearm courses in British Columbia Canada.

Class Dates


Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program

The Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program is designed for individuals wishing to obtain their first B.C. resident hunting licence. It is offered through a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Environment and the British Columbia Wildlife Federation (BCWF).

The program is useful for anyone interested in outdoor recreation, wildlife and firearms safety. The successful completion of the program is required for B.C. residents at age 18 or over who wish to obtain a B.C. resident hunter number card, and a first B.C. resident hunting licence.
The Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) Program is British Columbia’s Hunter Education Program. It is also a great program for anyone interested in outdoor recreation.

The CORE Program consists of a practical firearms handling test, and a written examination on all of the following subjects:

• Conservation
• Ethics
• Law and Regulations
• First Aid and Survival
• Firearm Safety
• Animal Identification
• Bird Identification

This class costs $200. taxes and 2 exams included.


safe firearm handling
safe firearm handling

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)

The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) was developed in partnership with the provinces and territories, national organizations with an ongoing interest in firearms safety, and many firearms and hunter education course instructors from across Canada. This course was developed to meet the mandatory requirements of section 7 of the Firearms Act.

The legislation stipulates that individuals wishing to acquire non-restricted firearms must take the CFSC and pass the tests. Individuals wishing to acquire restricted firearms must take the CFSC and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) and pass the tests.

Topics covered in the CFSC include:

• The evolution of firearms.
• Major parts.
• Types and actions.
• Basic firearms safety practices.
• Ammunition.
• Operating firearm actions.
• Safe handling and carry procedures.
• Firing techniques and procedures.
• Care of non-restricted firearms.
• Responsibilities of the firearms owner/user.
• Safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms.

This class costs $200. taxes and 2 exams included.


How to cradle a firearm
How to cradle a firearm

Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course

In accordance with the Firearms Act, a firearms safety course focusing on restricted firearms (primarily handguns) was developed and implemented on February 1, 1999. The legislation stipulates that individuals wishing to acquire restricted firearms must take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) and pass the tests.

Topics covered in the CRFSC include:

• The evolution of firearms
• Major parts
• Types and actions
• Basic firearms safety practices
• Ammunition
• Operating handgun actions
• Firing techniques and procedures for handguns
• Care of restricted firearms
• Responsibilities of the firearms owner/user
• Safe storage, display, transportation and handling of restricted firearms.

This class costs $200. taxes and 2 exams included.


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