# Canadian Firearm Safety & Hunter Safety
**Certificate**

The Ontario Hunter Education Program helps participants understand the natural world and become knowledgeable, responsible hunters, reinforcing firearms safety from the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. New hunters of all ages must complete Hunter Education training and pass an exam before purchasing their first hunting license. Three course streams are offered: Combined Hunter & Firearm Safety ($410), Firearm Safety Course Only ($235), and Restricted Firearm Only (18+). Sessions run across Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, and Timmins campuses.

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| Credential | Certificate |
| Campuses | Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Timmins |
| Delivery | In-person |
| Start dates | June 2026, July 2026, August 2026 |

## Prerequisites

- Resident of Ontario for a minimum of 6 months prior to taking the Hunter Safety course
- Minimum of 12 years old to participate in either course

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/canadian-firearm-safety-and-hunter-safety/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/canadian-firearm-safety-and-hunter-safety/)</small>