Report a public safety concern
If your concern is urgent or life-threatening, call 911.
If your concern is not urgent, contact the Canadian Firearms Program.
There has been an unprecedented influx of calls to the Canadian Firearms Program and emails to the Alberta Chief Firearms Office regarding firearms sales and transfers. We appreciate your patience while we work alongside the Canadian Firearms Program to address the backlog.
- To reduce delays, ensure you include your Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) number or application number, full name and date of birth when you email [email protected].
- To initiate a restricted firearms transfer, see Restricted firearms sales transfers below. For updates on the proposed regulation changes, see Federal firearms updates below.
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 (PDF, 145 KB)
- Find an instructor – By name (PDF, 145 KB)
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.
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