PAL/RPAL Timelines

JeffT said:
I phoned last at the end of June and they advised to phone back at the end of July. Hopefully it will be approved before then! :)
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I saw on CGN someone had called their CFO office yesterday and their application was approved after doing so. So I got the # from same (we’re both from B.C.) and thought I’d try calling as I had nothing to lose. I got through today on my second attempt and was asked a couple questions and was advised my background check was clear and they’d work to finalize my application. Within 1-2 hours of that phone call my application was APPROVED! FINALLY! After almost NINE MONTHS! I’m so happy and relieved. I’ve been researching firearms for nearly a year now so it’s fantastic I’ll actually be able to purchase and enjoy them now! :) Thanks all.
 
congrats. Do you know if the contacted your references, I am wondering if they getting back to it again?
 
My card FINALLY came in the mail this morning! What a brutal wait! Now I can shop and shoot. :)
 
Hello everyone.

I wanted to know if anyone has recently applied for PAL?

I have started the process this month and wanted to know what to expect

RCMP site says there is a 4 months delay :(
 
luckychingi said:
Hello everyone.

I wanted to know if anyone has recently applied for PAL?

I have started the process this month and wanted to know what to expect

RCMP site says there is a 4 months delay :(
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Online renewal was under 3 weeks, maybe even under 2….
 
luckychingi said:
Hello everyone.

I wanted to know if anyone has recently applied for PAL?

I have started the process this month and wanted to know what to expect

RCMP site says there is a 4 months delay :(
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here is the most recent timeline posted at the other forum:

CGN User said:
BC applicant
PAL & RPAL

course taken: May 30, 2021
received: 28 june, 2021
CC charged: 8 july, 2021 and showed up online.
Approved: 11 August
Called CFP BC, was put on hold for 2 mins and approved on call.

Waiting for card in mail
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as I was going to through the process I was seeing that Ontario application were getting approved very quickly after CC charge. [I upgraded to RPAL last October took 6ish months]
 
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I got my PAL approved today.

I got my PAL approved today.

For all new PAL Applicants from Ontario, here's my timeline
  • Mailed: 2021 Aug 23
  • Delivered: 2021 Aug 26
  • CC Charged: 2021 Sep 10
  • Called CFO ON: 2021 Oct 07
 
Lover Of Auroras said:
Application has been physically delivered to the P.O Box today (December 9 for posterity). How long should I expect to wait for it to be visible online (I also paid with certified cheque)?

(Am also an ON Applicant if that helps)
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it was 4-6 months not all that long ago, but it appears the timelines are speeding up again. post above yours was what 2 weeks [Aug 26-Sept 10] to show online. Typically when they charge the cc it is online. Don't forget you will also have the mandatory wait time too, so you will not see an approval for a month at least.
 
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awndray said:
Patience. There's a 4 month delay. Minimum.
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Oh, I'm patient. I've heard anecdotal stories ranging anywhere from 29 days to over a year. The longer the wait, the more time I have for virtual window shopping to build my first handgun with aftermarket stuff.
 
PixInTheSix said:
Oh, I'm patient. I've heard anecdotal stories ranging anywhere from 29 days to over a year. The longer the wait, the more time I have for virtual window shopping to build my first handgun with aftermarket stuff.
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Once you can check online for your reference number, you can call in to see if there’s a holdup.
 
Which will no doubt make them move your application to the bottom of the pile.
 
awndray said:
Which will no doubt make them move your application to the bottom of the pile.
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not really. I called to find out that I had under paid [I paid the reduced upgrade amount which is a 'limited time offer'], it saved me about 3 weeks waiting on the snail mail letter, a second call let me know they needed further information about my check box [the layoff question] approved on the phone that time.
 
SIR VEYOR said:
Once you can check online for your reference number, you can call in to see if there’s a holdup.
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I've been attempting to log in/check status every 3-4 days for the past couple of weeks (total checks as of today, maybe 1/2 doz), but I keep getting '...no information that matches...check at a later date...'

I figure it's just sitting in the stack in someone's in-tray making its way to the top of the pile.
 
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