Not sure if this has been asked before or not, but I will be completing my PAL/RPAL course in the next couple of days and was just curious if it's possible to purchase a firearm when I am issued my PAL number, but have no received my plastic card in the mail. I have been reading the thread on shortening PAL wait times and have noticed quite a few people have gotten their number the minute the application has been approved.
Cheers.