PAL Training Done Right!_________Main Location: 38 Estate Dr. Scarborough.
Welcome to Salutem Primum!
Why Salutem Primum? Respect!
We put on a serious but fun & enjoyable day! We teach everything to successfully challenge the Exams & apply for your "Firearms License." With real life examples and personal experience we guide you through the Student Manual, and watch closely while you perform the required practical handling exercises so you understand exactly what is expected of you when we arrive at the end-of-day "Celebration of Knowledge" (aka, exams!)
CFSC Non-Restricted. Mandatory - Approx 8-5pm*.
CRFSC Restricted, CFSC Required. Approx 8-3pm*.
Ontario Hunter Education Course (OHEC) 8-5pm*.
*(NOTE: Course times may vary due to students.)
Site1: 38 Estate Dr., Scar. (Best Western Plus Hotel).
Site2: 1143 Wentworth St.West, Oshawa (CSSA Office).
PLEASE advise us if you have any special or personal requirements so we can address & meet your needs!
Course Dates.
TENTATIVE Dates (See Featured Products or Call 647-228-1247 to confirm if List Outdated. BOOK Early as classes can fill fast! (Online Booking is NOT Confirmed!) CALL Me about CRFSC-ONLY rPAL "UPGRADE Classes!" AND for PRIVATE Group Classes at Your Location. (B2B = Back-to-Back CFSC+CRFSC.)
- Sept.19th CFSC-Only, FULL. - Sept.20th, OHEC Oshawa, 8 Seats. - Sept.26, PVT_CFSC, FULL. - Sept.27, CFSC-Only, 8 Seats.
- Oct.3/4, CFSC-CRFSC, 8 Seats.
- Oct.10th, CFSC-Oshawa, 8 Seats..
- Oct.24/25, OHEC, 8 Seats.
- Nov2-7th, Away Deer Hunting.
- Nov.14th, CFSC-Only, 8 Seats.
- Nov.15th, CFSC-Only, 8 Seats.
- Nov28/29, CFSC-CRFSC, 8 Seats.
- Dec.12th, CFSC-Only, 8 Seats.
- Dec.13th, CFSC-Only, 8 Seats.
- Dec.19th, CFSC-CRFSC, 8 Seats.
- Dec.28th, OHEC-Only, 12 Seats.
- Dec.29th, OHEC-Only, 12 Seats.
- Dec.30th, OHEC-Only, 12 Seats.
- Dec.31st - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- JAN.2/3, CFSC-CRFSC, 8 Seats..
Classes TENTATIVE until Confirmed, & subject to "emergency" change. All Seats MUST be CONFIRMED! (If I cancel a course you always get the option of Priority Reschedule or Full Refund.) Can always CALL or TEXT 647-228-1247 if you have any questions.
Services Offered - Always Call first to Confirm Availability! Then, Payment when Confirmed by Email. Thank you.
E-Commerce being developed! Please be patient. Can always Call.
My Personal Firearms & Related Experience:
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 Security & Investigative Services Licensed
NOTE: Having your Ontario Hunting Credentials may ensure your Rights for Rifles & Shotguns! Call if you have any questions about the Canadian Firearms and Ontario hunting Licenses.
Reasons to choose Jim as your instructor (To see more Reviews, Google Search "Salutem Primum".
I highly recommend this course with instructor Jim and proctor Susan. Jim Docherty certainly knows how to teach! He delivers the course material in a manner which is conducive to learning, along with many anecdotes along the way. Not only was the course educational, but I felt...
I highly recommend this course with instructor Jim and proctor Susan. Jim Docherty certainly knows how to teach! He delivers the course material in a manner which is conducive to learning, along with many anecdotes along the way. Not only was the course educational, but I felt...
Was a pleasure having Jim as an instructor. I was recommended Jim by a friend and had high expectations coming into his class. All expectation were met!!! Jim with the help of Suzanne were a great team and really were able to help students learn about fire arm safety and all that...
Was a pleasure having Jim as an instructor. I was recommended Jim by a friend and had high expectations coming into his class. All expectation were met!!! Jim with the help of Suzanne were a great team and really were able to help students learn about fire arm safety and all that...
I recently completed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course taught by Jim. I consider myself very privileged to have attended his classes as it's very uncommon that you come across someone who not only has the capacity to stand in...
I recently completed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course taught by Jim. I consider myself very privileged to have attended his classes as it's very uncommon that you come across someone who not only has the capacity to stand in...
Had the pleasure of meeting and attending Jim's firearm courses and without a doubt, it was a great educational yet fun experience. He's extremely knowledgeable and although it seems like it's a long day, he keeps you engaged the entire time. He provides a great understanding and...
Had the pleasure of meeting and attending Jim's firearm courses and without a doubt, it was a great educational yet fun experience. He's extremely knowledgeable and although it seems like it's a long day, he keeps you engaged the entire time. He provides a great understanding and...
The only best instructor in the whole canada to learn about firearms is Jim and sussain I highly recommend Everyone if you really want to learn and love firearms . I just complete my PAL training from them and know everything about it and ready to face any questions and challenges...
The only best instructor in the whole canada to learn about firearms is Jim and sussain I highly recommend Everyone if you really want to learn and love firearms . I just complete my PAL training from them and know everything about it and ready to face any questions and challenges...
My experience at Salutem Primum was amazing thanks to Jim and Suzanne. They are both incredibly knowledgeable about everything to do with Canadian firearm Laws and Safety. They are also some of the best instructors I’ve ever had. They made every part of the course crystal clear...
My experience at Salutem Primum was amazing thanks to Jim and Suzanne. They are both incredibly knowledgeable about everything to do with Canadian firearm Laws and Safety. They are also some of the best instructors I’ve ever had. They made every part of the course crystal clear...
Jim was an amazing instructor. His class was clear and informative - The day went by super quick and Jim keeps you engaged the whole time. The class was fun but serious. Suzanne was also very helpful and an amazing Procter. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the experience...
Jim was an amazing instructor. His class was clear and informative - The day went by super quick and Jim keeps you engaged the whole time. The class was fun but serious. Suzanne was also very helpful and an amazing Procter. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the experience...
NEW Range in the Mississauga area!
Down Range Sports - Shooting Centre (Stand by for more info.)
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 of Jim Docherty (me!) was taken after confirming retirement imminent in April 2016! A few more wrinkles now, but basically the same serious soul; You can always Call me to test this claim! 647-228-1247.)
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, until it is CLEAR!
- 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!
Contact Jim
To ENROLL or get information on, or sign up for my classes, please Email salutem.primum14@gmail.com. I can always be reached at 647-228-1247. If I don't pick up I am on the phone and will call you back as soon as possible. I teach primarily in Scarborough, and occasionally in Miss./Brampton and Whitby.
(I also provide Discreet and Legal Firearms Removal Service!)
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