CFSC / PAL exam simulator
A new random set of questions every time, in the test format, with no hints until you submit.
- No sign-up
- Every answer explained
- Independent · not a government site
- 50 questions
- untimed
- Pass mark 40/50
Before you start
- Questions
- 50, drawn at random from 170
- Time limit
- Untimed (a clock shows the time you have used)
- To pass
- 40 correct out of 50
Not confirmed by an official source: Written test format, Pass mark. For these, the simulator uses the same practice standard as our mock exams.
How the simulator works
- Every attempt draws a new random set, so a retake is never the same test.
- No explanations or right answers appear until you submit.
- Move freely between questions, change answers and flag any you want to check again.
- There is no time limit; the clock only shows how long you have taken.
- Keyboard: 1–4 or A–D to answer, ← → to move, F to flag.
Find a quiet spot. If you leave the page during the test, you will be asked to confirm.
Your last attempts
Your last five results will appear here. They are saved on this device only.
What the real test is like
Who must pass
First-time licence applicants must pass the CFSC before applying for a Possession and Acquisition Licence
RCMP — Safety coursesTests
After the in-class instruction you take a written test and a practical test
RCMP — Safety coursesMinimum age
Anyone 12 or older can take the CFSC; children under 12 attend for education only and do not take the tests
RCMP — Safety coursesPAL validity
The PAL is the only licence for new applicants aged 18 or older and is renewed every 5 years
RCMP — Licensing: Canadian residentsPAL fee
$70.38 for a non-restricted PAL until March 30, 2027; $72.35 from March 31, 2027
RCMP — Changes to service feesAddress change
Licence holders must tell the Canadian Firearms Program within 30 days of moving
RCMP — Storing, transporting and displaying firearms
FAQ
Exam simulator FAQ
How is the simulator different from the mock exams?
Each mock exam is a fixed set of questions, so you can repeat it and compare scores. The simulator draws a new random set of 50 questions from our 170-question bank every time, in the same format, with no site menus, ads or hints on screen.
Are these the real CFSC / PAL test questions?
No. Every question is original and written from the official study guide, and each answer names the section it comes from. This is a practice simulation, not the official test, and it is not affiliated with the official test provider (Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Canadian Firearms Program).
Is the simulator timed?
No. Our official sources for this test do not give a time limit, so the simulator is untimed. A clock shows how long you have taken, and your time appears with your result.
How is the simulation marked?
You need 40/50 to pass. After you submit, you see your score by section and by topic, then every question with your answer, the right answer and an explanation.
Can I go back and change my answers?
Yes. Until you submit, you can move between questions, change any answer and flag questions to check again. The question map shows which ones are answered, flagged or still empty. The official test may work differently, so check with the official test provider (Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Canadian Firearms Program).