Study notes
Short, exam-focused notes for every syllabus section, written from the official manuals and laws. Notes marked Free are open to everyone.
PAL (CFSC)
- Exam guide: CFSC tests and the PAL applicationFREE
- Evolution of firearms, major parts and the three legal classesPRO
- Basic firearm safety: the Vital Four ACTS and PROVEFREE
- Ammunition: components, calibre and gauge, malfunctions and storagePRO
- Operating firearm actions: bolt, lever, pump, break and semi-automaticPRO
- Safe handling and carry: carries, obstacles, vehicles, boats and groupsPRO
- Care of firearms: servicing, cleaning and inspectionPRO
- Firing techniques and range proceduresPRO
- Social responsibilities of the firearm owner and userPRO
- Legal responsibilities: licences, transfers and Criminal Code offencesPRO
- Storage, display, transport and handling rules by firearm class (SOR/98-209)PRO
RPAL (CRFSC)
- Exam guide: CRFSC tests and restricted (RPAL) privilegesFREE
- Evolution of firearms, major parts and the three legal classesPRO
- Basic firearm safety: the Vital Four ACTS and PROVEFREE
- Ammunition: components, calibre and gauge, malfunctions and storagePRO
- Operating firearm actions: bolt, lever, pump, break and semi-automaticPRO
- Care of firearms: servicing, cleaning and inspectionPRO
- Firing techniques and range proceduresPRO
- Social responsibilities of the firearm owner and userPRO
- Legal responsibilities: licences, transfers and Criminal Code offencesPRO
- Storage, display, transport and handling rules by firearm class (SOR/98-209)PRO
- CRFSC: handgun actions, trigger systems and handgun firing techniquePRO
- CRFSC: restricted and prohibited firearms - RPAL, registration, ATT and the handgun freezePRO
Ontario security guard
- Exam guide: Ontario security guard licensing testFREE
- Introduction to the security industry: roles, settings and professionalismPRO
- Ontario: the PSISA, licensing, Code of Conduct, uniforms and equipmentFREE
- Basic security procedures: patrols, access control, alarms and crowdsPRO
- Report writing: notebooks, occurrence reports and statementsPRO
- Health and safety: workplace rights and duties, WHMIS and shift workPRO
- Emergency response: fire, bomb threats, evacuation and radio codesPRO
- The Canadian legal system: sources of law, offences and courtsPRO
- Legal authorities: arrest, trespass, search, evidence and the CharterPRO
- Effective communications and conflict de-escalationPRO
- Sensitivity training: human rights, diversity, accessibility and mental healthPRO
- Use of force theory: the law, the situational model and medical risksPRO
- Emergency first aid for security guardsPRO
BC security (BST)
- Exam guide: BC Basic Security Training (BST) assessmentFREE
- Introduction to the security industry: roles, settings and professionalismPRO
- Basic security procedures: patrols, access control, alarms and crowdsPRO
- British Columbia: Security Services Act, worker licences and conductPRO
- Report writing: notebooks, occurrence reports and statementsPRO
- Health and safety: workplace rights and duties, WHMIS and shift workPRO
- Emergency response: fire, bomb threats, evacuation and radio codesPRO
- The Canadian legal system: sources of law, offences and courtsPRO
- Legal authorities: arrest, trespass, search, evidence and the CharterPRO
- Effective communications and conflict de-escalationPRO
- Sensitivity training: human rights, diversity, accessibility and mental healthPRO
- Use of force theory: the law, the situational model and medical risksPRO
- Emergency first aid for security guardsPRO
Alberta security (ABST)
- Exam guide: Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) provincial examFREE
- Introduction to the security industry: roles, settings and professionalismPRO
- Basic security procedures: patrols, access control, alarms and crowdsPRO
- Alberta: Security Services and Investigators Act and the security licencePRO
- Report writing: notebooks, occurrence reports and statementsPRO
- Health and safety: workplace rights and duties, WHMIS and shift workPRO
- Emergency response: fire, bomb threats, evacuation and radio codesPRO
- The Canadian legal system: sources of law, offences and courtsPRO
- Legal authorities: arrest, trespass, search, evidence and the CharterPRO
- Effective communications and conflict de-escalationPRO
- Sensitivity training: human rights, diversity, accessibility and mental healthPRO
- Use of force theory: the law, the situational model and medical risksPRO
- Emergency first aid for security guardsPRO
Ontario hunter education
- Exam guide: Ontario Hunter Education CourseFREE
- The hunter's role, responsibilities and ethicsPRO
- Wildlife management and conservationPRO
- Hunting safety and techniques: firearms, bows, tree stands and shot placementPRO
- Wildlife identification: big game, game birds and furbearersPRO
- Ontario hunting laws and regulations: licences, hunter orange, hours and firearmsFREE
- Survival, hypothermia, navigation and first aid for huntersPRO
Alberta hunter education
- Exam guide: Alberta Conservation and Hunter EducationFREE
- The hunter's role, responsibilities and ethicsPRO
- Wildlife management and conservationPRO
- Hunting safety and techniques: firearms, bows, tree stands and shot placementPRO
- Wildlife identification: big game, game birds and furbearersPRO
- Alberta legal responsibilities: WiN, licences, prohibitions and reportingPRO
- Survival, hypothermia, navigation and first aid for huntersPRO
BC CORE
- Exam guide: BC CORE hunter education examsFREE
- The hunter's role, responsibilities and ethicsPRO
- Wildlife management and conservationPRO
- Hunting safety and techniques: firearms, bows, tree stands and shot placementPRO
- Wildlife identification: big game, game birds and furbearersPRO
- Survival, hypothermia, navigation and first aid for huntersPRO
- BC law and regulations: FWID, licences, hunting hours and prohibitionsPRO
PCOC boating
- Exam guide: Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) testFREE
- Boating laws: proof of competency, age and power limits, licensing and offencesFREE
- Mandatory safety equipment by boat length (Small Vessel Regulations)FREE
- Sharing the waterways: right of way, navigation lights and sound signalsFREE
- Canadian Aids to Navigation System: lateral, cardinal and special buoysFREE
- Trip planning and safe operation: weather, loading, speed, alcohol and towingFREE
- Responding to emergencies: cold water, capsizing, person overboard, fire and distress signalsFREE
- Preventing emergencies: fuelling, ventilation, carbon monoxide and protecting the environmentFREE