Certification
Our lead instructor, Bruce Macdonald (Instructor # ON1268), holds designation as a Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC & CRFSC) Instructor and Examiner by the Chief Firearms Officer of Ontario. Bruce has completed training in the latest Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario (FSESO) Best Practices, keeping his knowledge current and aligned with provincial standards.
Beyond conducting courses, Bruce Macdonald also plays a major role assisting the FSESO in the training, development, qualification, and CFO designation of new CFSC & CRFSC instructors. Bruce is designated as a FSESO Instructor Mentor and Instructor Auditor. In this crucial role he is trusted to assess the program delivery of new instructors and observe existing instructors to assist the FSESO with ensuring continued compliance with CFO requirements.
Bruce also contributes to the development of industry standards and best practices as a member of the Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario Training Committee. This FSESO Training Committee establishes, maintains and refines FSESO training standards and course materials for all CFSC & CRFSC firearms instructors in Ontario.
Bruce takes great pride in serving the FSESO in these trusted roles and as a model for other instructors.
Firearms Instructors must be formally delegated by the Chief Firearms Officer of Ontario (CFO) to administer exams. The RCMP Canadian Firearm Program is a federal program the Canadian Firearms Safety Course that is administered within each province by that Chief Firearms Officer (CFO). The CFO within each province is the regulatory body that certifies Canadian Firearms Safety Course Instructors and examiners.
Story
Bruce has over 30 years of experience with firearms and shooting, starting with service as a soldier in the Canadian Forces and continuing through many years of military and civilian marksmanship competition. During his military service, Bruce proudly served overseas during the Balkan conflict in the early 1990’s (Croatia and Bosnia). He also competed in national level Military Service Rifle, Sniper Rifle, and Biathlon competitions.
As a civilian, Bruce has participated in many shooting disciplines including: Police Pistol Combat; Bullseye Pistol; International Practical Shooting Competition; Canadian Defensive Pistol; and many different Smallbore Rifle competitions.
Bruce is currently employed as a Forensic Analyst for a federal law enforcement Crime Laboratory. During the Law Enforcement phase of his career, he has held several firearms specific roles have which enhanced his abilities to develop, and deliver advanced firearms concepts to audiences of all levels of ability.
He is proud to provide clear and concise courses, free of the many popular misconceptions and misinformation that circulates in the public.
Commitment to safety
Ottawa Firearm Safety is a company committed to making Canadian Firearms Safety Courses more accessible in the City of Ottawa. We want to provide the public with all the information needed to start your firearms licence application.
Ottawa Firearm Safety is a company that is proud to serve all of Ottawa and its surrounding areas.
Collaboration
We will collaborate with highly qualified instructors located in Ottawa and throughout the Ottawa Valley in order to facilitate more course offerings. Any instructor we work with is certified by the Chief Firearms Officer of Ontario, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for firearms safety and instruction.
However, we will only continue to work with instructors in the area that are proven to be reliable, trustworthy, and vetted by Ottawa Firearm Safety to meet our own highest standards for excellence, honor, honesty, and integrity.
