Welcome to Civil Advantage - Home of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course

Our mission at Civil Advantage is to provide real world, relevant training to law abiding citizens (civilians) who are interested in developing or maintaining safe and effective firearms skills. Through the Canadian Firearms Safety Course we are committed to training only those who intend to honour the laws of Canada and promote awareness of the Firearms Act and associated regulations.

We are located outside Vancouver, BC. We offer specialized training to civilians in BC's Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. We also focus on introducing civilians who may have no previous experience with firearms to safe, responsible handling skills and a path to certification through the Canadian Firearms Safety Course.

Shooting sports are one of the truly enjoyable activities available to Canadians. Like most things, they are most enjoyable when done responsibly. Welcome to Civil Advantage and firearms safety in Canada


Spring Training 2013 Announced!!
Low-Light High Risk Room Entry, with sim..

Low-Light High Risk Room Entry with Simunition(R)

Check out the "Courses and Dates" section for this high value training opportunity. This course will sell out fast.

Dates: April 20th & 21st in Abbotsford, BC

Once again, Civil Advantage brings you an intense weekend of force on force training. This time we address a critical skill set important to your survival, low-light scenarios. Why is this type of training absolutely essential? Here are a few facts to consider...

• More than half of police involved critical incidents occur in low light conditions.
• Hit ratios suffer greatly in low light (even worse than the average of 18%).
• 75% of "Mistake-of-Fact" shootings occur in low light.

The first half or the first day will be common room entries. After that we will delve headlong into low light scenarios for the remainder of the weekend. Some in the training community suggest that low light be more than half of an officers training days. We are promoting that idea for the 2013 Spring Training event. This is a force on force opportunity using Simunition(R) and actors. This time the targets shoot back...

To register: email us at info@civiladvantage.com or call Rod Giltaca at 604-824-9107

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Rod Giltaca Interviewed on CBC Radio
Hear the interview now

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Rod was invited to be interviewed by Rick Cluff of CBC Radio One's "Early Edition". The topic was "Gun Control in The US - Guns in Canada". Check out the interview and comment on what you think.

For more videos check out our YouTube Channel by clicking on the YouTube icon in the bottom right of this page!!

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Ammo Buyers Group & New Courses Announced
Civil Advantage Ammo Group (CAAG), New Course Opportunities

Civil Advantage Ammo Group (CAAG)

This is a non-profit group to coordinate bulk ammo purchases for interested shooters. We will be the coordinator or other members will as the group grows.

How it works: We have set up a simple forum to communicate and notify all members of new purchasing opportunites. When a new bulk purchasing opportunity is posted a message will go out to all members. Info about the opportunity will be posted in the forum and chime in if you are interested. We will form an order and place it at one time.

Typically there will be a deadline to form the purchase or a time window to use our groups name to get the agreed pricing. We will all purchase directly from the seller as Civil Advantage is not an equipment supplier nor will we be in the foreseeable future. This is a group by shooters and for shooters. If you can find a connection for cheap ammo, feel free to bring it to the group by messaging an admin.

Join the forum and bring your friends. the more people we have the better deals we can get. Join the group by registering here... Click here to register

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CFSC & New beginner AR15 and Semi Auto Pistol Courses


We have added new CFSC dates to our schedule. We are now providing instruction in Aldergrove close to the freeway to make it easier for our customers outside of the Fraser Valley to join in.

We have also added an exciting new opportunity for our students that are interested in combat style shooting or a unique educational experience. Introduction to Combat Firearms for AR15 or Semi Auto Pistol is a way for beginners or anyone else that wants to expand their skills to get a solid foundation in this type of shooting. There are no expert operators here, no SWAT or Special Forces members, just you (or you and your friends) learning the basics and feeling free to ask questions or work on basic skills. We will walk you through the fundamentals including instruction in combat stress management. Written course materials will be provided for you to keep including a drill guide to help you practice effectively when you're at the range. This course makes a great gift for the conventional shooter as well. See the description in "Courses & Dates" or call for more information.

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Learn To Shoot!!
Live Fire For Beginners...

Live Fire Instruction For Beginners

The response from Rifle & Pistol for Beginners (5-Gun Live Fire) has been great. This 1.5 hour personal instruction opportunity is perfect for those completing the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and feel a guided first trip to the range would be beneficial. We have made a name for ourselves in the firearms community by providing a comfortable, supportive environment.

The course includes live fire and one on one instruction covering safety and techniques across 5 firearms. See the course description in the “Courses & Dates” section Click here.

















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Canadian Firearm Safety Course Reviews …
What our students had to say...

What determines if a Canadian Firearms Safety Course is of a high quality or not?

Firstly, the instructor needs to have not only experience in a variety of firearms but also in the handling of these firearms in different sports. Secondly, the instructor needs to be a competent teacher and communicator as well as genuinely care whether the students leave with the training they expected. It is very important that he or she be patient and provide a comfortable and professional environment to cover this critical material. And lastly, the equipment, meaning the firearms must be the type and quality the student will encounter in the real world. The firearms used in the CFSC must not be poorly maintained.

All of these qualities are fulfilled at Civil Advantage because we care about the students we certify and their contribution to our society and our firearms community.


Some Kind Words From Our Students

Hi Rod,
I've passed your card along to a lot of people so hopefully you'll be getting a few more phone calls from members! Great course, great instruction. It really rounded out my knowledge concerning the types of civilian firearms I encounter on the job.

RCMP Member, Jan 2011

Hi Rod,
We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the CFSC course we took with you. We found you to be experienced, and presented the material in an easy to understand format, truly caring about our safety and the safety of others when handling any firearm. Although safety was your first objective, you made the course enjoyable and had a wealth of information to share. My husband and I would recommend this or other training from Civil Advantage to anyone either a beginner or advanced.

Gary and Ashley, Jan 2011

Hi Rod,
I wanted to comment on your classroom, and range training. Simply put, there should be more teachers like you out there. You made the classroom a very relaxed environment, all the while keeping the most important aspects of the course, safety and common sense at the forefront. I truly appreciate your calm direct approach. It was most beneficial to me as demonstrated at the range. One mistake could hurt someone, and that is the most concerning scenario for me. I hope that with more practice, the carry and concerns of the range will be as safe and enjoyable as possible. I look forward to getting my PAL and ATT so I can join the club at Abbotsford. I’ve found a passion in target shooting and now am looking forward to developing my skills. Thank You!!

Steve, Jan 2011


Hi Rod,
I wanted to thank you for putting on such an awesome course. I found it really professional and your explanations were concise and well done. I will definitely be recommending you to friends! I was always some what nervous around firearms and now I feel that in almost any situation I can pick up a gun make it safe and use them safely.

Jon, March 2011

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