In the early 1980's I joined the Sharon Gun Club after a visit to the range in East Gwillimbury, where I watched an IPSC Pistol Match, and was hooked. I quickly became a club Range Safety Officer and helped new members get through their New Member Observations, and I signed up for the next IPSC Black Badge Course (Badge #ON233) to get qualified and certified to compete in IPSC Practical Pistol Matches. I also earned my qualifications on the 300 Meter Range and the Trap Range so I could assist in these shooting disciplines as well. Also...
- Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) Club Level Range Safety Officer
- Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) Club Level Safety instructor
- Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario CFSC Course Instructor
- Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario CRFSC Course Instructor
- Ontario Hunter Education Program (OHEP) OHEC Safety Instructor
- RCMP Certified Firearms Verifier - ONGC 4979
- Certified in Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED Level C - Adv.(Instr.)
- Province of Ontario Private Security & Investigative Services Licensed
Company Mission
My policy is to be very reasonable in every aspect of delivering you first-rate Firearms Safety Education, as required by my commitment to the RCMP/CFP! And, I expect your promise and commitment to the class you sign up for as well. The ONLY time you will forfeit your course fee is if you simply DO NOT SHOW UP without ANY Advance Notice (minimum 24 hours!) The more advance notice, the better chance I can fill your seat and reschedule you. (Texting while I am sleeping is NOT Advance notice! Emergencies considered.)
Commitment
My Commitment requires YOUR Commitment!
To Fully Prepare YOU for the end-of-day Celebration of Knowledge! I want everyone to really feel, "I'm ready for this!" In Aid of this objective, I stick to the "Script" and focus on relevant information. Your Commitment is to Pay Attention, Ask Questions, and Stay Focused in Class.
(Have I got stories! But only when important, relevant, and supports the current discussion topic!)
NOTE: Classes are Non-Partisan & focused on SAFETY! (This picture was taken after confirming retirement imminent in April 2016! A few more wrinkles now.)
Additional Information
Remember, the ONLY BAD Question is the Question You Do NOT Ask! Anything you are wondering about is relevant and worth a response! Anything NOT Clear to you needs to be explained as best possible.
- Some people ask if OK to bring the student manual PDF on their own device: Yes! Download it from here. Or...
https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/grc-rcmp/PS99-2-2-1-2014-eng.pdf
- To buy manual ahead of the class please Call or Email me to make arrangements to meet to Pick-Up locally ($McD's Coffee), SHIP ($20).
- If you are completely NEW to Firearms and you would like to have a short, informal chat about what the Courses entail and involve, PLEASE feel free to call me to discuss; 647-228-1247. ALWAYS HAPPY TO CHAT WITH "Newbies!"
- If you need your PAL for an Employment Opportunity, PLEASE bring this to my attention asap! I will make every effort to "squeeze" you in to available seats!