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YORK REGION FIREARMS ACADEMY

"YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY"

Instructors

 

A group of dedicated "Professionals@ serving York Region and the greater Toronto area, offering instructions in all aspects of the shooting sports. 

We can supply all the training and instructions needed for both, the novice acquiring his or her first  P.A.L., and the seasoned veteran renewing his or her P.A.L..

 

Richard Holmes (C.E.A.P.C.-C.I.S.P.C.)

Richard Holmes, our President and Chief Instructor, brings the experience of 40 years of shooting involvement. Some of his accomplishments are;

  • A competitor in both rifle and pistol

  • Ontario Handgun Association Safety Instructor and Range Officer

  • Hunter Educational Instructor and Examiner

  • Police Pistol Combat Instructor and Ranger Officer

  • I.P.S.C. Black Badge & Range Officer

  • Smith & Wesson Firearms Certified Instructor for training Police and Security in shotgun and pistol

  • N.R.A. Pistol Instructor

  • A professional teacher

  • An avid bow hunter

  • Retired Captain of the Toronto Fire Department

All our Instructors are active sports shooters. They bring to the academy over 290 years of experience in this field.

Our Clients throughout York Region and the Greater Toronto Area have enjoyed consistent professional services,  that our company has to offer  since 1994.

 

All courses approved by the Chief Provincial Firearms Office