About the FSESO
What We Do
The Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario (FSESO) is an association of firearms safety instructors. Our instructors are designated by the Chief Firearms Office of Ontario to teach and examine the Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC) and/or the
Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRSFC) in Ontario. Public safety is our number one priority. We believe that firearms safety is everyone’s responsibility.
The FSESO operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, authorizing the organization to manage the delivery of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety
Course in Ontario.


Our Mission and Vision
The FSESO was founded in 1994 by firearms enthusiasts passionate about firearms safety.
Our Mission: The FSESO will sustain public confidence, promote public safety, and encourage the responsible use of firearms by ensuring professional, effective, comprehensive and standard delivery of firearms safety training and testing through our members.
Our Vision: The FSESO is respected as the premier provider of firearms safety education in Canada, valued for its leadership, professionalism, and effectiveness in supporting delivery of the Canadian Firearms Education program and promoting safe and responsible firearms use across Canada.
Our Leadership Team
Executive Director:
Kevin Culhane: kculhane@fseso.org
Board of Directors
Jeff Bangs President
Nick Bartzis (Region 6) Vice-President
Alex Zbarcea Treasurer
Marc Rockburn (Region 3) Secretary
Martin Featherston
Firdos Somji
Paul Thomas
Ben Prince (Region 1)
Roger Vienneau (Region 2)
Art Hawes (Region 4)
David Eagleson (Region 5)
Tony Cooper (Region 7)
Please direct any inquiries intended for the Board of Directors to Kevin Culhane, Executive Director: kculhane@fseso.org

Privacy Policy
The FSESO has designated the Executive Director to be the FSESO's Personal Information Compliance Officer. Any inquiry, request or concern related to privacy matters should be directed to the Executive Director: kculhane@fseso.org
For information on our privacy policy, or to obtain a copy of the policy, please email: kculhane@fseso.org