Calgary, Alberta
About YYC PAL Training
We're Calgarians who believe responsible firearm ownership starts with world-class safety education. Here's our story.
Our Story
Our Story
YYC PAL Training was founded in Calgary with a single mission: make the path to a Possession and Acquisition Licence straightforward, thorough, and welcoming — especially for first-timers who've never held a firearm.
After years of watching friends and family struggle to find quality, accessible PAL training in the city, our founders decided to build the course they wished had existed. We designed our curriculum around the RCMP's official CFSC and CRFSC standards, then layered in the kind of hands-on, patient instruction that actually builds confidence.
Today, we've helped over 500 Calgarians earn their PAL. We keep our classes small, our instructors certified and current, and our pass rate at 98% — because we don't just want you to pass the exam. We want you to be a safe, knowledgeable firearm owner for life.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Safety First, Always
Every decision we make — from curriculum design to class size — is driven by one question: does this make our students safer? Safety isn't a checkbox. It's the foundation of everything we teach.
No Experience Required
We built our courses for people who have never touched a firearm. Judgment-free, patient instruction is non-negotiable. Every student deserves to feel comfortable asking any question.
Certified & Current
Our instructors hold active CFSC/CRFSC certifications and stay current with changes to Canadian firearms law. You'll always get accurate, up-to-date information.
Small Classes, Real Learning
We cap every session at 10 students. That means more hands-on time, more questions answered, and a better outcome on exam day.
The Team
Meet Your Instructors
Wen Zou
Lead Instructor & Founder
Wen has been a licensed firearm owner for over 20 years and holds active CFSC and CRFSC instructor certifications from the RCMP's Canadian Firearms Program more than 15 years. A former competitive shooter and lifelong Calgarian, Wen co-founded YYC PAL Training after recognizing a gap in accessible, beginner-friendly safety education in the city. He has personally certified over 1500 students.
James Wang
Instructor & Curriculum Lead
James brings a background in adult education and a passion for making technical subjects approachable. He joined YYC PAL Training after completing his own CFSC and CRFSC and realizing how transformative great instruction could be. James leads curriculum development and specializes in working with students who are new to firearms or who have anxiety about the practical exam.
Train With Us
Ready to start your PAL journey? Register for an upcoming CFSC or CRFSC course in Calgary.