• Assume every firearm is loaded until you prove it safe.
• The action of the firearm must remain open at all times until it is your turn to shoot.
• Do not load the firearm until you are on the shooting pad or in the stall.
• A maximum of 2 shells are allowed to be loaded.
• Control the muzzle of the firearm down range when loading.
• Never change stations with a shell in the firearm chamber.
• In the case of an ammunition malfunction, control the muzzle down range and wait 60 seconds prior to removing the shell.
• Do not use and shells with a shot size larger than 7 1/2.
  Shells must be target loads for trap, skeet, 5 Stand and Olympic style shooting.
  1 1/8 oz. 1290 fps (feet per second)
  1 oz. 1325 fps
  7/8 oz. 1350 fps
• Do not walk onto a field to retrieve spent hulls while others are preparing to shoot.
• Do not walk in front of the skeet low house chute, trap house or 5 stand target thrower while the release button is active or in hand of the scorer. 
• Always wear the proper eye and ear protection while shooting or acting as a spectator in close proximity to the shooting fields.
• Do not distract others in any way while they are preparing to shoot.
• A minimum barrel length of 26” is allowed on our shooting range.
• This is a shotgun only facility. No handguns or rifles are permitted at any time.
• Obey range commands that are given by the range officer.
• Being under the influence or consumption of Alcohol and/or Drugs are not permitted when shooting 
• Please ask if you are not sure. We will do our best to help and accommodate all requests. 

As with all firearms related facilities, safety is our priority at the Delaware Skeet Club and our facility is C.F.O. approved.

e appreciate your respect of the clubs rules and your concern to ensure conduct will not put our club at risk. We are all responsible to the safe conduct of our members and guests.

Should I take a Firearm Safety Course?

The Canadian Firearm Safety Courses are introductory courses intended for all new firearms users, as well as for those who wish to better familiarize themselves with the safe handling of firearms.

Courses are not required to be taken by persons 18 years of age and older who have not been previously prohibited from the possession of firearms. However, the course will help prepare you for the tests. Testing is mandatory before licensing.

The courses will teach you the basic parts of a firearm, proper loading and unloading of the firearm, proper stances for discharging the firearm, safe storage and transportation of firearms, in addition to carrying a firearm safely. During the course, you will have several opportunities to handle, load, and unload various types of firearms, under the supervision of a qualified instructor.

What different Firearm Safety Courses are available?

For the purpose of obtaining a Firearms License (also called a Possession and Acquisition License, or PAL), there are two courses. The Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC) focuses on non-restricted firearms, which includes most rifles and shotguns. The Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course (CRFSC) focuses on handguns, and the special requirements regarding their storage, transportation, and use.

Do I have to take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) test if I only want to acquire handguns or other restricted firearms?

Yes. In order to obtain a PAL for restricted firearms, you must successfully complete both the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) test and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) test.

Will I get my Firearms License at the end of the safety course?

No. A firearms license may be issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), not your firearms safety course instructor. After passing the Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC) test or Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course (CRFSC) test, you will receive a Canadian Firearm Safety Course Report. This report will be mailed directly to you, approximately 4 to 6 weeks after you have completed the test.

For more information on licensing requirements, please go to the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program website at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/faq/lic-per-eng.htm.

How much time do I have to take the test after completing the CFSC/CRFSC course?

The test can be taken at any time following the completion of the course.

Do I have to redo both the written and practical portions of the CFSC/CRFSC test if I fail either the written or practical test?

Yes. The tests consist of both the written and practical components. You must achieve 80% or better on both in order to successfully complete the CFSC / CRFSC test. If an individual fails either the written or practical test, they must complete both again.

Do I have to take the course if I do not pass the CFSC/CRFSC test?

No. The CFSC is only mandatory for Minors (under 18), and for those who have had a firearms prohibition. Instructors may, however, decline to conduct the test if they feel doing so might result in a safety risk.

Once I am licensed, how long is my Firearms License good for?

A Firearms License is valid for a period of five years, unless revoked. Each Firearms License has an expiry date on it.

When I renew my license, will I have to take the CFSC/CRFSC test again?

No. You may renew your license without another test. However, you may choose to take the CFSC/CRFSC tests at any time, to test your knowledge and proficiency.

Where can I get a Minors (under 18) License application form?

Please call the Chief Firearm Office of Ontario, at 1-800-731-4000, ext. 7503.

The Firearms Registry law was repealed in April 2012. What does this mean for me?

There is no longer a requirement for you to “register” your non-restricted firearm/s with the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program. You are also still required to obtain a firearms license to purchase, possess, own or borrow a firearm. Also, you are still required to “register” any restricted firearm/s with the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program. To obtain additional information on Bill C19, the Act that repeals the firearms registry requirements of the Firearms Act, please go the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program website.