Safety courses
In Alberta, the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association (AHEIA) provides 2 firearms safety courses. Alberta’s Chief Firearms Office oversees the courses:
Non-restricted
Canadian Firearms Safety Course is an introductory course for anyone (including minors) who wishes to own non-restricted firearms
Restricted
Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course is an introductory course for anyone over the age of 18 who wishes to own restricted firearms
Course topics include:
- the evolution of firearms
- basic firearms safety practices
- safe handling and carry procedures
Applicants, including minors, must pass a Canadian Firearms Safety Course to be able to possess firearms.
Find an instructor
Only trust instructors certified by AHIEA. AHIEA certifies all instructors in Alberta. Find an instructor by city or by name.
If your instructor's name is not on theses lists, contact AHEIA immediately. Do not take their training or provide money or personal information to the individual.
Become an instructor
For more information about becoming an instructor, contact AHEIA.
Student feedback
All instructors must meet and maintain service standards. To provide feedback about your training experience, contact Alberta’s Chief Firearms Officer. This helps us monitor and improve firearms safety training.
For requests related to transfers, authorizations to transport or carry, and license verifications, please contact the Canadian Firearms Program at 1-800-731-4000.
Contact
To reduce delays, ensure you include your PAL number or application number, full name and date of birth when you contact us.
Connect with Alberta’s Chief Firearms Office:
Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-401-4140
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: albertacfo@gov.ab.ca
Address:
Alberta Chief Firearms Office
PO Box 458, Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2K1