1. Training Times:

   • Non-restricted (long gun) training is from 9 AM to about 6 PM, with an assessment conducted immediately after training.

   • Restricted (handgun) training is from 9 AM to about 1 PM, with an assessment conducted immediately after training. Note that restricted training can only be taken after passing the non-restricted assessment.

2. About Training and Assessment Fees (only accepts Canadian cash and EMAIL TRANSFER):

   • In Manitoba, the fee for non-restricted (long gun) training is 175 Canadian dollars per person, and for restricted (handgun) training, it's also 175 Canadian dollars per person. A discounted price of 300 Canadian dollars is offered for both.

3. Training Locations:

   • In Winnipeg, training locations are near the University of Manitoba in the Richmond West area, and specific addresses will be notified after registration.

4. How to Register:

   • Register with a 100 Canadian dollar deposit via cash or E-mail transfer. The deposit is refunded after the balance is paid on the training day. To change training dates, notify at least 72 hours in advance. Deposits are non-refundable for last-minute absences.

5. Application Fees (not included in training fees):

   • The fee for applying for a non-restricted license is 64.54 Canadian dollars.

   • The fee for a restricted license is 86.06 Canadian dollars (if applying for both non-restricted and restricted licenses, the total fee is 86.06 Canadian dollars). Fees are sent directly to the RCMP.

6. Language Requirements for the Exam:

   • The exam must be taken in English. The written test is multiple-choice, and the practical test also requires communication in English. Test is closed book, paper-based exams, no translators or electronic devices allowed. A solid foundation in English is required (vocabulary level at least IELTS General 5.5).

7. Exam Difficulty and Format:

   • The written test is multiple-choice, and attentive listening during class should be sufficient to pass. The minimum age for non-restricted training is 12 years old, so the content is not difficult for adults. The practical test involves safe firearm operation (loading and unloading bullets) but does not include live firing. Both non-restricted and restricted training have a written test (50 questions, closed book, paper-based, no translators or electronic devices) and a practical test (50 questions), with a passing grade of 80%. If failed, one retest opportunity is provided, with a retest fee of 50 Canadian dollars in Manitoba . If the retest is failed, the option to retake the course for the full fee is available.

8. Can I Get My License Immediately After Training?

   • No. After passing the training, you will receive a certificate, which you use to apply for the gun license. It usually takes about 3 months to receive the license, after which you can purchase firearms.

9. About the Two References Needed for the Gun License Application:

   • Anyone who has known you for 3 years and is over 18 years old can be a reference (spouses are not allowed). References do not need to be Permanent Residents or Canadian citizens, nor do they need to have a gun license. They can be from any city worldwide, as long as the RCMP can contact them by phone. References should understand basic English or French. 

10. For Gun License Students Who Have Been in Canada for Less Than 5 Years:

    • After training, when mailing the gun license application, you must provide a criminal record check from before arriving in Canada and its official English translation, faxed or photocopied. The criminal record check is not needed for training but should be prepared after passing the assessment. If you have lived in Canada for 5 years, no criminal record check is required.

11. About Training Certificates and Gun License Validity (Subsequent License Costs):

    • Training certificates are valid for life unless revoked for violent crimes. The gun license is valid for life with a renewal every 5 years. Renewal requires a new application form, a photo, and a fee of 62.55 Canadian dollars for non-restricted renewal or 83.40 Canadian dollars for both non-restricted and restricted renewals, payable to the RCMP Firearms Program.

12. Can I Participate in Training on a Student/Visitor/Tourist/Family Reunion Visa?

    • Yes, you can participate in training and apply for a gun license. Unlike a driver's license, the gun license's validity is not tied to the visa expiration date.

13. Can I Only Learn Non-restricted?

    • Yes, non-restricted training is the basic and prerequisite course. You can study it alone, but you cannot study the restricted course alone without passing the non-restricted training and assessment.

14. Can I Hunt with a Gun License?

    • No, hunting requires separate hunter training.

15. If I Get a Gun License in One Province, Can I Use It in Other Canadian Provinces?

    • Yes, the gun license is federally issued and is valid nationwide.

16. How Can Consumers Verify the Qualifications of Canadian Firearms Instructors?

    • You can call the RCMP Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000 for verification. 

Note on the Deposit:

• The deposit is 100 Canadian dollars, payable in cash or via Email Transfer (brianhuang2007@hotmail.com). It will be deducted from the tuition fee on the training day.