Did you call them after your application showed up online ? What do they do next ?
PAL/RPAL Timelines
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Did you call them after your application showed up online ? What do they do next ?
I'm calling them tomorrow. I'll ask them if my references can call, if that is still required.
Hopefully it goes quickly from there.
So I called the RCMP just now. Spoke to a nice lady. I've called them 3 times so far, and every time the person I spoke to was nice and helpful, I can't stress that enough.
The lady told me that my PAL/RPAL application is in progress, that there is nothing missing, and they have sent my picture for scanning. She said it can take over a week to get the picture scan done.
I asked if my references could call in, and the lady explained that this is no longer required. She said that once the application is sent to the Ontario CFO (after the picture scan is done), they may call my references, if they feel the need to do so. She said to call back in a week for an update.
The way I understand this process is that the RCMP just receives your application, checks for completeness, takes your money, scans the picture, then sends the whole package to the provincial CFO for review and approval. Why the CFO needs to approve this and not directly the RCMP, I'm not sure why. The Canadian Firearms Program, the safety training and PAL process is a federal mandate by law, so I don't really understand why it has to go the provincial level for approval.
My application process so far (Ontario) :
CFSC/CRFSC course : March 21-22
Stamped test results received from FSESO :3 weeks later
PAL/RPAL application sent to RCMP Miramichi : April 23rd
Application received in Miramichi : April 25th (Day 1)
RCMP charges $80 on my credit card : June 4th (Day 40)
Application appears on the RCMP website (in progress) : June 4th
June 6th (Day 42) : Informed that application in complete and picture has been sent for scanning. It will then be forwarded to CFO for approval. Told to call back in a week.
The lady told me that my PAL/RPAL application is in progress, that there is nothing missing, and they have sent my picture for scanning. She said it can take over a week to get the picture scan done.
I asked if my references could call in, and the lady explained that this is no longer required. She said that once the application is sent to the Ontario CFO (after the picture scan is done), they may call my references, if they feel the need to do so. She said to call back in a week for an update.
The way I understand this process is that the RCMP just receives your application, checks for completeness, takes your money, scans the picture, then sends the whole package to the provincial CFO for review and approval. Why the CFO needs to approve this and not directly the RCMP, I'm not sure why. The Canadian Firearms Program, the safety training and PAL process is a federal mandate by law, so I don't really understand why it has to go the provincial level for approval.
My application process so far (Ontario) :
CFSC/CRFSC course : March 21-22
Stamped test results received from FSESO :3 weeks later
PAL/RPAL application sent to RCMP Miramichi : April 23rd
Application received in Miramichi : April 25th (Day 1)
RCMP charges $80 on my credit card : June 4th (Day 40)
Application appears on the RCMP website (in progress) : June 4th
June 6th (Day 42) : Informed that application in complete and picture has been sent for scanning. It will then be forwarded to CFO for approval. Told to call back in a week.
Absolutely. The way I see it, the RCMP in Miramichi just does the admin work of checking for completeness, compiling files, payment and scanning.
The CFO does the review, reference checks and approval.
Why this process has to involve two agencies at federal and provincial levels is beyond my comprehension.
srdiver
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just liked it up on the site and said license issued and to contact them if not recieved in 2 weeks
srdiver
Member
just checked on line and says license issued and contact in two weeks if not received
My CFO has had the paperwork on his desk for 99 days now. That’s after it took 50 days to get to him.
Also like above, everyone I’ve spoken to through this process has been very polite and was helpful so far. Including my CFO officer. Which I know he’s been away from the office a bit the last month or so. Which I can’t even be upset about cause we all get holidays and anyone knows that workload can pile up right before holidays. Unfortunately once you’re assigned a CFO, they must be the one to complete it once they start it. So in some cases, we may be waiting out the application while they take holidays.
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I called this morning. told that everything's ok , they gonna scan the photo and next step the case will be on the desk of CFO. Exactly like what you said, the job is just beginning... issued maybe tomorrow maybe in several months, no one knows. all depend on CFO. hope I can have it b4 july.
Sask. only Yes was a divorce but she also signed off on everything. She had no concerns with this as I’ve been licensed since before we met.
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A new week begins, and new hopes.
I'm hoping for some good news this week ! With a bit of luck, I'll have my PAL in hand before the end of June. Fingers crossed...!
I'm hoping for some good news this week ! With a bit of luck, I'll have my PAL in hand before the end of June. Fingers crossed...!
Shopping time !!!! 
Application Received on: 2018-04-25
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)
Application Received on: 2018-04-25
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)
Summary of my timeline (Ontario - GTA) :
- CFSC-CRFSC Course : March 21-22
- Application sent via register mail : April 23rd
- Application received by RCMP : April 25th - DAY 1
- Application shows up online (initial processing) : June 4th - DAY 40
- License issued : June 12th - DAY 48
Total timeline since CFSC-CRFSC courses taken = 81 days or 2 months and 20 days.
Answered NO to all questions. No interview and no references were called.
- CFSC-CRFSC Course : March 21-22
- Application sent via register mail : April 23rd
- Application received by RCMP : April 25th - DAY 1
- Application shows up online (initial processing) : June 4th - DAY 40
- License issued : June 12th - DAY 48
Total timeline since CFSC-CRFSC courses taken = 81 days or 2 months and 20 days.
Answered NO to all questions. No interview and no references were called.