Pat Bare – Firearms Safety Instructor

Pat Bare in West Kelowna, British Columbia is dedicated to responsible safety training, and specializes in all aspects of firearms for beginner to advanced students. Pat offers personal one on one instructions, classroom instruction such as the CORE program and Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) which prepare people for getting their Possession and Acquisition Licenses (PAL) for Non-Restricted and Restricted Firearms. Class size is limited to ten students to ensure that you get the attention and hands on practice you need to pass the tests. All training is done at Pat’s home at 2128 Ridgerock Place, West Kelowna, British Columbia

Firearms and reloader Instructor Qualifications:

  • Department of Justice – Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC/CRFSC) Instructor/Examiner (40 years)
  • British Columbia, Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Instructor / Examiner (45 years)
  • Have been reloading ammunition for over 57 years for every firearm that I have ever owed.
Duncan Kowk (West Kelowna) ​- Firearms Safety Instructor

Duncan is a certified  Instructor/Examiner for  Canadian Firearms Safety Course / Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course that is CFSC / CRFSC. These courses are necessary and successful completion is required to apply for a PAL license. (Possession & Acquisition License)

Also a  certified  Instructor / Examiner for the  BC Wildlife Federation’s C.O.R.E program.  (Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education

A life-long enthusiast, Duncan has over 50 years experience with firearms & reloading, hunting & outdoor recreation.

Currently a life time member of the Central Okanagan Shotgun Sports Club (COSSC)