It is not necessary for you to take the class again. You can challenge the course by taking a test that consists of 50 true and false and multiple choice questions. The test also involves a practical test which you will do with a trained instructor. The challenges are given between 10am and 3 pm Monday through Friday. To make an appointment, call the office. The cost of the test is $75.00
My FAC license lapsed and I received a letter from the government telling me that I have 30 days to renew my license, what do I do?
The easiest way to do this is to challenge the test.
I want to buy a handgun, is there anything I need to know?
Saskatoon Wildlife Federation has two indoor ranges and a handgun club. You will have to show proof of membership before you will be able to possess your gun.
I have a restricted firearm and need to know the land location of the club for my transport license
The land location is: SE 24-37-5-W3rd
I have a gun and want to go hunting but don't have a PAL. Can I still go hunting?
It is against the law to be in possession of a firearm without a PAL. If you are hunting with a gun you need a PAL. If you are archery hunting you don't need a PAL.
What is a PAL?
The Possession and Acquisition License also known as the PAL is what the government requires you to have if you wish to own or borrow a gun, or want to buy ammunition. The PAL replaces the FAC, if you still have the FAC card you are grandfathered in and do not need to get a PAL - unless you let your FAC lapse, then you will have to challenge the test. After you have either passed the Hunter Safety Course or Challenged the test you mail the paperwork into the Canada Firearm Centre in New Brunswick. You should receive the card within 6 to 8 weeks.
Why are your Firearm Safety Courses drawn out over such a long period of time?
We designed the courses specifically for young people. When you sign up for the course you will receive a book and will be required to read the entire book. For some young people this may be a daunting task to ask them to read an entire book on top of their regular school work. Our job is to make sure that when they complete the test they have a through understanding of how to use a firearm safely and also how to stay safe in the wilderness.
For those over 17 who don't want to spend that much time spread over a long period we will be have 2 two weekend intensive courses for those who want to take the Firearm Safety Course.
Is the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation only for people who want to hunt?
This has been a misconception of the club for as many years as it has been around. Yes the club does have both indoor and outdoor ranges for members to use and we are proud of our facilities. We are equally proud of the work we do with Ducks Unlimited and other Conservation organizations in Saskatchewan to buy land - and preserve the habitat for the wild animals, birds, and fish. We have a very active Conservation Committee that worked closely with both Ducks Unlimited and the City of Saskatoon to buy and preserve a wetlands in Southeast Saskatoon, now called the Hyde Wetlands.
I would like to get my children involved in your club what do you have to offer young people?
We are very committed to creating an atmosphere that supports and encourages young people to become involved in Saskatoon Wildlife Federation. Along those lines we have developed Firearm Safety Courses that are designed to teach young people in a supportive environment. We also have an Archery Club and a Jr. Sportsman Club that teaches all aspects of what is available from fly fishing, ice fishing, to survival skills and use of firearms.
