PAL/RPAL Timelines

PAL/RPAL Timelines

Finally approved. Summary of progress not including call ins for what’s going on.

Day 1 - Received application Jan 9th
Day 28 - Card billed Feb 5th
Day 51 - Status updated too “completed initial processing. It is now in progress” Feb 28th
Day 74 - Called my local CFO office for their fax number to send over renewed club and range memberships. March 23rd.
Day 107 - Contacted by my CFO to setup an interview. April 25th.
Day 108 - Interview about divorce situation on my application. April 26th.
Day 155 - Application approved. June 12th.

No references called, but I did make 11 phone calls. Now just waiting for my updated card so I can initiate the transfer of my first pistol. Few more weeks of waiting for the transfer, shipment of pistol and registration of pistol before I’m at the range.



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I'm waiting for mine to arrive in the mail shortly (it was issued last Tuesday).

Then I'll go shopping. I'm trying to pre-order the FX-9.
 
Niklasky said:
I'm waiting for mine to arrive in the mail shortly (it was issued last Tuesday).

Then I'll go shopping. I'm trying to pre-order the FX-9.
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Same here, license was issued last friday. And the FX-9 is also on my list. Other than that, a good turkey shotgun will get me started.
 
Stryker811 said:
Same here, license was issued last friday. And the FX-9 is also on my list. Other than that, a good turkey shotgun will get me started.
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shopping online, much more cheaper, especially on those websites with low provincial tax rates.
 
So i just received my PAL today. It's valid until 2024, so that's nice.

It says on the card that standard conditions are attached to the license, so I'm not sure why I should also carry around the piece of paper that came with it as there are no special conditions or any other information on there...

Anyway, I'm happy.

Good luck to all those still waiting.
 
Niklasky said:
It says on the card that standard conditions are attached to the license
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It's just the notation on the back of the card that says what you are allowed to posses and acquire, i.e. restricted or non. You don't need to have the paperwork with you. But keep it in a safe place anyway.
 
The strange thing is that it says on the letter that a LEO may ask to see both. But the piece of paper doesn't have any more info than the card as I have standard conditions.

The card is easy to carry in a wallet, but the paper...
 
Niklasky said:
The strange thing is that it says on the letter that a LEO may ask to see both. But the piece of paper doesn't have any more info than the card as I have standard conditions.

The card is easy to carry in a wallet, but the paper...
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Once you are a member of any gun range, provide the range membership information to the CFO. You will get a new license that will have standard condition written on the back. That way you do not need to carry the paper with you. In simple words your LATT is attached to the license.
 
My Timeline so far…Ontario

04/20 - completed non-restricted course
05/20 - received test results
05/24 - Signed for at Mirimichi
06/27 - Application showed up online
 
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How long does an RPAL application typically take once it gets to the Ontario CFO?

I mailed mine in to Miramichi mid May, and they got it a week later. Showed up on the website "received June 26th" and status: processing. A couple days later it changed to "Current Status: You have been or will soon be contacted about your application. If you require more information immediately please contact the Canadian Firearms Program Toll Free number. (1-800 731-4000)" I called that number and they confirmed the application was sent to the CFO office of my province.

I've read here and elsewhere that some people got their interviews a few days after this change and its been about 3 weeks for me now. I'm a bit concerned as I am leaving the country in early August and am gone for a month, and won't have the phone that I put on the application on me. What do?
 
Formidable22 said:
I'm a bit concerned as I am leaving the country in early August and am gone for a month, and won't have the phone that I put on the application on me. What do?
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Call them back and let them know when you will not be available. Best thing to do.
 
agileaks said:
My Timeline so far…Ontario

04/20 - completed non-restricted course
05/20 - received test results
05/24 - Signed for at Mirimichi
06/27 - Application showed up online
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Licence Issued, should be in the mail now!

Took about 50+ days total from when they signed it in Mirimichi
 
Niklasky said:
The strange thing is that it says on the letter that a LEO may ask to see both. But the piece of paper doesn't have any more info than the card as I have standard conditions.

The card is easy to carry in a wallet, but the paper...
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If you cut across the paper just above where it says "CONDITIONS - POSSESSION AND ACCUISITION" and again just below "Canada" on the bottom, trim the sides and fold it correctly, you will have a little sheath your card will slide right into.

Helps protect the card from scratches from being repeatedly removed from and put in the wallet.
 
Formidable22 said:
How long does an RPAL application typically take once it gets to the Ontario CFO?

I mailed mine in to Miramichi mid May, and they got it a week later. Showed up on the website "received June 26th" and status: processing. A couple days later it changed to "Current Status: You have been or will soon be contacted about your application. If you require more information immediately please contact the Canadian Firearms Program Toll Free number. (1-800 731-4000)" I called that number and they confirmed the application was sent to the CFO office of my province.

I've read here and elsewhere that some people got their interviews a few days after this change and its been about 3 weeks for me now. I'm a bit concerned as I am leaving the country in early August and am gone for a month, and won't have the phone that I put on the application on me. What do?
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Call them. They may do your interview right then.
 
14th April 2018 - Took RCMP Non restricted course
05th May 2018 - Received my exam results
17th May 2018 - Mailed my completed application to Miramichi ( by ordinary canada post.. no tracking info)
23rd May 2018 - Application received
28th June 2018 - CC charged. Called RCMP and they said all documents are OK.
Status changed to: Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.

Finally on 28th July 2018 - status changed to License issued. Waiting to receive the same.

No Reference were called.

Good Luck everyone

Searching Hint: While searching application status if you are unable to find it then enter the city of birth as city/Province name as Vancouver/British Columbia, rather than just entering Vancouver. Its case sensitive so try all combinations.
 
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Hello, I sent in my application for the RPal here in Ontario a couple of weeks ago, but I am heading on vacation in 3 weeks for a period of 2 weeks, and the 2 people I had as references (my 2 brothers) are also going on vacation with me. I'm worried they will try to get in contact with us but we won't be in Canada and my application might be dropped or pushed further back. Anyone experienced something like that before? Should I call the RCMP before I leave the country?
 
It may be worth a call, they did call both my references, one didn't answer as he didn't recognize #, so held it up till I eventually called and they said they couldn't get ahold of one of them, I had to call him and tell him to answer.
 
I disclosed my anxiety disorder on my application, which I have been successfully treated for. I gave contact information for my Dr and therapist, but does anyone know if they request written releases?
 
sharad99088 said:
14th April 2018 - Took RCMP Non restricted course
05th May 2018 - Received my exam results
17th May 2018 - Mailed my completed application to Miramichi ( by ordinary canada post.. no tracking info)
23rd May 2018 - Application received
28th June 2018 - CC charged. Called RCMP and they said all documents are OK.
Status changed to: Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.

Finally on 28th July 2018 - status changed to License issued. Waiting to receive the same.

No Reference were called.

Good Luck everyone

Searching Hint: While searching application status if you are unable to find it then enter the city of birth as city/Province name as Vancouver/British Columbia, rather than just entering Vancouver. Its case sensitive so try all combinations.[/QUOTE]

Best hint ever.....thanks :Beer time:
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From my experience I find its always good to call them up after 4-6 weeks if all you see is that the application in progress. When you call them it brings up your application and if they see its been 6 weeks since you filed, they jump right on it to get it done asap. In my case, I called after 6 weeks asking to know the status. The same day they called both by references and issued the License the same day.

A friend of mine also called to know the status, and same thing. references called , License issued.
 
My daughter got her PAL/RPAL right on schedule, about 6 or 7 weeks after mailing in her documentation.

Now I need to transfer some restricteds into her name so that she is on record as being an owner and can be grandfathered when the bans come.
 
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Alberta Rpal

I just received my Rpal In the mail.

Rpal course completed. 09/31/18
Signed for by cfo in miramishi. 10/04/18
Initial processing. 11/02/18
Approved. 11/07/18
Delivered.* 11/20/18

Keep in mind I had my pal already it was just a upgrade but still goes threw as a new application.

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My Ontario PAL/RPAL timeline :)

August 31,2018 - My 10 year gun ban expired

Sept 15/16 - Took the CFSC/CRFSC courses with guns.to (for the second time)

Sept 23 - Received the CFSC/CRFSC test results/paperwork back from the course

Sept 26 at 1:46pm - Mailed PAL/RPAL application with supporting documents and letter explaining why I had to answer "yes" to question 16. C) “During the past five (5) years, have you or any member of your household been prohibited from possessing any firearm?”

Sept 28 at 2:26pm - Canada Post tracking shows application received at MIRAMICHI, NB

Oct 29 - Online PAL application status updated to "processing your application"

Nov 13 (46 days since they received my application) - Status still "processing" so called firearms center, they said it's been processed and is now with the CFO for approval. They suggested I NOT call and harass the CFO.

Nov 20 - Status still "processing" so I call the CFO. He looks over my application and says my PAL is denied because CPIC says my gun ban expires in 2021. I explain that that's impossible, all my court stuff was finished in 2008, if it's a 10 year ban, can't be until 2021. I have the $55 RCMP criminal record check printed out, shows expiry August 31, 2018, are you sure? Want me to send it to you? He says he'll look into it. Calls me about an hour later and says I was right, CPIC was wrong. Good thing I called. Boom, license issued. No references called. Said he would update CPIC in case I get pulled over with guns in the car and it shows up I'm not allowed to have them, could go real bad if that happened.

He told me my license number and expiry date but I don't want to start ordering guns online incase they start showing up before my card does, damn Canada Post strike :( Now I wait.

-Jamie M.
 
Had my pal for years, expired 4 years ago, (kids, wife, work). Signed up for the RPAL course in a couple weeks. Not looking forward to the wait.

I guess there is nothing to be done to speed up the registration process? I’m looking for a cz shadow 2 in black, and my local dealer only has the 2 tone one in stock.
 
Silly question but do you need to do the course over again? I just assumed the course was a one time deal.
 
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