International Defense Force Inc. offers proven expertise in security, consulting, and training. We are a world class training and services company that ensures our clients are raving fans of our work. Our clients including governments and international corporations.. Our leadership and instructional team is made up of over 25 +protection and security experts drawn from military, law enforcement, intelligence, and special forces organizations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries. We are not just a professional organization — were an organization of professionals.
Since becoming a federally incorporated Canadian-based operation in 2002, International Defense Force Inc. has provided training and consulting services for police departments, military units, border protection agencies, aviation and airline agencies, Nuclear Response Force units, security agencies, and educational institutions. International Defense Force Inc. also holds an organizational Reliability Status Canadian Security Clearance.
Led by experienced police officers and instructors from tactical units across Canada, we provide training in tactical operations, explosives, explosive forced entry, and rapid deployment, and intelligence, use of force, tactical firearms, and defensive tactics.
The Operational Security Training Division provides high level training for the private security field. Led by former police officers and operational security experts, the division is focused on delivering the most efficient and court justifiable training based on national standards.
This is headed up by highly trained and experienced corporate and police instructors. The focus is on maximizing productivity and efficiency for organizations, units, and individuals by providing training in areas such as transformational leadership, DISC personality insight, time management, Kolbe cognative instinct, team building, and emotional intelligence. International Defense Force Inc. training can provide accredited courses through recognized Police colleges as required. International Defense also provides court-approved subject matter experts for Criminal and Civil Use of Force litigation and for terrorism related issues.
International Defense Force Inc. offers the highest level of expertise in security consulting and threat risk management for clients in military, law enforcement, government, and corporate organizations. Our consultants are experienced professionals who have faced high level security and terrorism issues in some of the world's most hostile and threat-vulnerable regions. Among many sensitive assignments, they developed new security standards for Logan Airport after the 9/11 terror attacks, and performed risk assessments and security counter- measures and counter- terrorism response for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, did the site survey of the Zubayr oil field in southern Iraq.
Our consulting services can help you assess threats, then develop and implement effective operational and training protocols to meet them.
We offer both the CFSC (Non Restricted) as well as the CRFSC ( Restricted) courses IN ONTARIO.
FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL gunner@internationaldefenseforce.com and we will get back to you ASAP..
Becoming a licensed gun owner in Ontario/Canada is a somewhat lengthy, but relatively straightforward procedure. Unfortunately, the process can often be confusing for those new to the shooting sports.
The first step on the road to legal firearm ownership is the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) “Non Restricted”, deals with long guns ( shotguns, rifles etc >
The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) , Non Restricted, was developed in partnership with the provinces and territories, national organizations with an ongoing interest in firearms safety, and many firearms and hunter education course instructors from across Canada.
If you also want the “Restricted” designation (for handgun and restricted rifle ownership), you will also need to learn the material in the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC).
We offer a combined course on one weekend, both the CFSC and CRFSC. If you choose to take both, there is a discounted rate. The cost for both courses if taken together is $429.40 includes tax and all exams. The cost for the CFSC or CRFSC stand alone is $237.30 includes tax and all exams. We do accept CFSC only or CRFSC only if there is a spot available, email gunner@internationaldefenseforce.com to inquire about availability.
Our courses are offered in an adult learning environment, Professional Venue as well as Professional Instructor Team.
Email gunner@internationaldefenseforce.com for further details on how to register for either the CFSC ( Non restricted) and or the CRFSC ( Restricted) course, payment instructions, links to the manual or how to order a manual and other important details. Our courses fill up quickly as they are in high demand.
You must successfully complete the CFSC ( Non restricted) in order to continue to take the CRFSC ( Restricted).
The Canadian Firearms Safety Course Exam ( CFSC ) or ( CRFSC) covers the material taught in the safety course. It has two components: a written multiple choice section and a practical firearms-handling portion. There is no live-fire testing.
The written part of the exam has 50 multiple choice/true and false questions. Applicants must answer at least 80% correctly in order to successfully complete this portion of the exam.
The practical portion of the CFSC or CRFSC exam requires that applicants handle at least three types of firearms (e.g. pump action, lever action and bolt action) under various different conditions. Points are deducted when an applicant points a gun outside the designated safe area, exercises poor trigger finger discipline, or attempts to load the incorrect ammunition. Like the written portion of the exam, the minimum passing mark is 80%.
For individuals applying for their first firearms licence, an RCMP PAL ( Possession and Acquisition License) application has to be filled out and submitted. We provide these PAL applications during the course along with instructions on how to fill them out.
Processing a firearms/gun licence application involves a variety of background checks. In some cases, in-depth investigations are conducted. The RCMP requires a minimum of 45 days to process a firearms licence application, although it could be longer.
The Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is the only licence currently available to new applicants. It is renewable every five years. As a general rule, applicants must have passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course ( CFSC ) and or Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course ( CRFSC) .
A Non-resident firearms declaration that has been confirmed by a customs officer is deemed to be a temporary licence for up to 60 days. Non-residents who have passed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course can apply for a five-year PAL.
A Minors' Licence will enable young people to borrow a non-restricted rifle or shotgun for approved purposes such as hunting or target shooting. Generally, the minimum age is 12 years, but exceptions may be made for younger people who need to hunt to sustain themselves and their families. Applicants must have taken the Canadian Firearms Safety Course ( CFSC) and passed the test.
Once a person turns 18, they are no longer eligible for a minor's licence. Instead, they must apply for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) and pay the applicable fee.
International Defense Force Inc. has extensive knowledge and experience in training, program and instructor Development. Courses are designed and delivered in a Systems Approach to Training format, which develops the student, the instructor and the program to higher standards. The key is feedback and validation of the learning outcomes and the teaching objectives which are delivered for the student, for the instructor and the development of the course and the entire program. Teaching and not getting the desired results in the real world, means that the program, teaching objectives or teaching methods or not maximized. The results of training should be self-evident in the performance of people in their jobs. The training is working because it saves lives, improves services levels and makes the job easier because you had the training, and society benefits because of it.
"The will to do comes from the knowledge that you can do"
No matter what you do if you don't have the confidence that you are ready and trained to do the job, doubt and indecision will stop you. Training and preparation are the answer.
International Defense Force Inc. has the knowledge and ability to train and prepare your people for the job.
Comprehensive needs analysis is the first thing International Defense Force Inc. will recommend be done to establish the level of training in an organization. Once this is done then a training plan is done to identify the design and scope of the training and learning objectives required to meet the identified standards of the organization. This will identify the time required to obtain the desired goals.
Courses are taught by experienced instructors with 20 years – 30 years experience. All courses have an evaluation component and are taught to Canadian Government Standards. International best practices are also incorporated in our comprehensive and intense 1 week plus courses delivered by lead Instructors from our Tactical training Cadre. These individuals have an extensive background in Police Special Operations Units. All courses are designed to give the candidates the necessary Core competency skills and knowledge required for them to perform the various functions and skills taught during the course.
International Defense Force Inc. supplies the best instructor of the job. We are a Canadian Company, that has worked Internationally and has realized that none of us are smarter than all of us.
We supply the best instructor regardless of their nationality.
International Defense Force Inc. supplies the best instructor of the job. We are a Canadian Company, that has worked Internationally and has realized that none of us are smarter than all of us.
We supply the best instructor regardless of their nationality.
Gunner accepted the position of International Defense Force Inc. President in 2004 following a distinguished career in law enforcement. He served 20 years with the Halton Regional Police Service, achieving the rank of Sergeant. For ten years, he specialized with the Halton Police Service's Tactical and Rescue Unit, where he trained and led a tactical team assigned to dynamic entries, hostage rescues, witness protection, building searches, high-risk arrests, vehicle takedowns, and close protection details.
Gunner is a certified Use of Force instructor, Firearms Instructor and Tactical Team Instructor. He spent eight years as a Use of Force instructor for his police service in Canada, and has lectured on various topics at the Ontario Police College and Atlantic Police Academy. He was also part of the Ministry of the Solicitor General's policing standards taskforce.
Upon leaving policing, Gunner was certified by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to certify nuclear response teams for nuclear plants in Canada. As a recognized security expert, he has undertaken consulting assignments with the Alberta Emergency Management Department, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (oil infrastructure protection), the New Brunswick Power Corporation, Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, and the Critical National Infrastructure Authority of the UAE. He has also consulted for the oil industry in southern Iraq, performing due diligence investigations, as well as onsite threat and risk assessments.
Gunner has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Advanced Police Studies from the University of Western Ontario. He also has a Certificate in Advanced CPTED for Terrorism from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. He has received numerous awards, including Chief's Commendations. In 1993 he was awarded the Federal Medal of Bravery for his actions with two other members of his tactical team in their attempt to save a victim who had been shot. In 2004 he received the Police Exemplary Service Medal for 20 years of dedicated service.
