RPAL interviews

[killer_chickens]

My call definitely seemed to kick-start the process. The site had shown my application as "processing" for around 2 weeks before I called in, and it didn't sound like there had been an attempt to contact anybody at that point.

The lady was very friendly and helpful, I can't stress that enough. She volunteered the information about my reference phoning in, and the criteria for requiring interviews, without being asked.

[Gaidheal]

For what it's worth, she told me that the interview requirements are based on the results of the background check that's done as part of the process.

I wonder what their deal is with me? I've been waiting more than a month AFTER the reference called in and nothing yet. I will call them tomorrow and see what's up.

Can't imagine they'd find anything on me that would give them grief - it's not like I'm even asking for a PAL to get my 1st gun... wife and I are both grandfathered for just about everything but full-auto.

LOL

[Clinteastwoody]

They never called me for my Rpal just my references. I was expecting a call but it never came but my rpal did! woot!

[FALover]

Never in the history of the FAC or PAL have any references been called. Neither have 2 ex wives been contacted. (or wife #3). I have just received my new license in the mail and the process was just under 5 weeks.

[Gaidheal]

I got my license in the mail but it was wrong. Expecting the corrected on this week

[Tactical72]

I was listed as a reference for two friends. I was interviewed for one of them. When I applied, I was interviewed, as were both of my references.

[Dark-Knight]

I applied for my Restricted PAL on Aug 2nd, on Sept 9th the website showed that it was received Aug 8th and was in progress. I called in Sept 15th and asked if they had everything they needed. The lady said it all looked good, so I asked if it was possible for me to do my interview. She stated that it would not be necessary for me or my wife to be interviewed and told me just to get one of my two references to call in and quote my file number to do his interview. My friend called the same day, took less than 5 minutes to answer the questions. Next day I called in to ask if my reference had called in (even though I knew he had). I was told it was done and they just needed to scan my photo. Today the website shows my application as approved and that I should receive my license in less than two weeks.

[Gaidheal]

My new one arrived this week with all my prohib classes.

[Tbolt]

Congrats Gaidheal! at least that is over and done with.

[Gaidheal]

Thanks!

Hopefully eveyone else will have a better go at their than I did. Sounds like it anyway.

[Kobs]

Called in again today (day 67) the lady was nice as always but this time transferred me to the QC CFO, where another nice lady told me that she was going to leave a note so my application get processed more rapidly loll... yeah right. To me it seems that at one point you have to call in sort of to tell them that you still want that license. I'm guessing in a few days one of my refs will get a call. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Wendell]

You did get a reference number for your application, right?

If you have a reference number, share that number with your people (who have yet to be interviewed) and ask your people to call 1.800.731.4000 (and to tell the operator your reference number) to be interviewed.

You all really don't have to wait for any more games of phone tag.

[Gaidheal]

You all really don't have to wait for any more games of phone tag.

Bwahahahahahaha - do you work in the system in any capacity? Your comment makes me think you do.

*My* experience shows you may be wrong.

[Kobs]

I just got off the phone with the lady for my interview, for those wondering it's about the same questions as the ones you answered on paper.
like have you ever been arrested for this or that, or have you ever been reported to the police for violence, have you ever been treated for mental illness or have you recently suffered/been treated for depression and cherry on the sundae have you ever thought of killing yourself LOL
Now all i'm waiting for is one of my Refs to be called which should be today Edit : they called both
Then a few days for Canada Post to deliver my new RPAL

EDIT: Current Status: Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued. If you have not received your licence within 2 weeks please contact the Canadian Firearms Program Toll Free number. (1-800 731-4000)

[Clinteastwoody]

nice to see our government has great management skills like consistency, integrity, reliability, honesty and a systematic approach....ohh did i say management I meant mismanagement whooops but whos counting anyways...surely not the govt it took me 7 months for my rpal but I didnt call them. Shame on me for not pushing them to do what my tax dollars pay them to do ie their job. The issue date on the card differs by a month and a half from when I recieved it too.