About Us
FSESO History
The Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario (FSESO) is a firearms instructor organization. In 1993 a group of firearms enthusiasts got together and started the organization to support the Chief Firearms Office with the delivery and management of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. Over the years, we’ve grown significantly, from one administrative employee working in a basement to a modern head office facility in Orillia with multiple administrative departments and over 300 active instructors. With our commitment to public safety and providing a positive learning experience for every student, the FSESO has earned a positive reputation across Ontario, throughout Canada, and beyond.
What We Do
Our instructors are passionate professionals and safety training enthusiasts with backgrounds in military, policing, security, sports shooting, and hunting. Before being designated by the Chief Firearms Officer of Ontario, all new instructors must successfully complete our comprehensive onboarding program. This includes a train-the-trainer session, with practical and hands-on components, a post-train-the-trainer coaching program, and the successful completion of an audit. Our ongoing professional development program ensures new and existing instructors continue to teach professional, effective, and consistent firearms safety courses. Public safety is our number one priority. We believe that firearms safety is everyone’s responsibility.
The FSESO remains the sole service provider for the Canadian Firearms Safety Courses (CFSC)/Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Courses (CRFSC) for the Province of Ontario. Our instructors are designated by the Chief Firearms Office of Ontario to teach and examine the CFSC and/or the CRSFC in Ontario.
Vision
The FSESO strives to be the premier provider of firearms safety education, training, and services, ensuring public confidence, best practice, and enjoyment.
Mission
We work with our instructors, the public, government, and partners to deliver the most advanced firearms safety training programs and services. Championing education, knowledge, and integrity, we strive to continually improve public safety, trust, and confidence.
Values
- We are community-focused
- We champion knowledge
- We hold integrity high
- We act apolitically
