Canadian Firearms Acronyms — Full Reference List
Every acronym you will encounter in the CFSC, CRFSC, Firearms Act, and Criminal Code. Memorize these before your exam — they appear in written questions and practical instructions.
| Acronym | Full Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS | Assume, Control, Trigger, See | Safe handling protocol — applied every time you handle a firearm |
| ATT | Authorization to Transport | Permit required to move restricted firearms |
| CFO | Chief Firearms Officer | Provincial official administering the Firearms Act |
| CFP | Canadian Firearms Program | RCMP department managing PAL, RPAL, and registration |
| CFSC | Canadian Firearms Safety Course | Required course for non-restricted PAL |
| CPP | Continuous Polygraph Program | Not firearms-related — do not confuse with CFP |
| CRFSC | Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course | Required course for restricted RPAL |
| DPL | Deemed Possession Licence | Historical licence class — no longer issued |
| EAV | Entity-Attribute-Value | Content framework for describing facts |
| OIC | Order-in-Council | Government regulation — 2020 OIC banned ~1,500 firearms |
| PAL | Possession and Acquisition Licence | Federal licence to own/buy firearms ($60 non-restricted, $80 restricted) |
| PROVE | Point, Remove, Observe, Verify, Examine | Unloading verification protocol |
| RPAL | Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence | Covers non-restricted AND restricted firearms |
| RSC | Residential Security Container | UL-rated gun safe standard for firearm storage |
| RFD | Registered Firearms Dealer | Licensed dealer who can transfer restricted firearms |
| SOR | Statutory Orders and Regulations | Canadian regulatory database (e.g., SOR/98-209 = Storage Regulations) |