Purchasing Restricted first time: Need to be a member/show proof of range membership?

[Prophet River]

sask and alberta need proof of a range membership to buy a hand gun. At least that is what prophet gun told me.

Or have a licence as a collector, or a ATC. Of course, its not really the law, its a CFO requirement to prove you are a 'target shooter'.

[Wester]

Okay I am a first time restricted buyer and just completed the course in March. I found a pistol online and made the purchase. My understanding is the gun shop must contact the CFO in BC to get it registered since I haven't possessed a pistol before?

I placed the order on April 29, of course provided my RPAL#, birthdate, name and I included my range name and membership number and I haven't heard a peep yet, is that typical or do I need to do some nudging or provide information?

[Ben_in_Canada]

Okay I am a first time restricted buyer and just completed the course in March. I found a pistol online and made the purchase. My understanding is the gun shop must contact the CFO in BC to get it registered since I haven't possessed a pistol before?

I placed the order on April 29, of course provided my RPAL#, birthdate, name and I included my range name and membership number and I haven't heard a peep yet, is that typical or do I need to do some nudging or provide information?

First purchase can take a week or two, you can follow up with the rcmp for a status update.

[Sumonda]

I have a pistol purchase delayed two weeks now because proof of club membership is required in BC... I scanned my club ID and e-mailed to the CFO attn: transfer reference #.... called to confirm and was told it takes 5-7 days to process that and move forward... so 3+ weeks to get things sorted and then 4-5 days shipping time from seller.. I'm frustrated, hell it only takes 5 minutes to transfer title on a vehicle for cryin out loud!

[Ben_in_Canada]

I have a pistol purchase delayed two weeks now because proof of club membership is required in BC... I scanned my club ID and e-mailed to the CFO attn: transfer reference #.... called to confirm and was told it takes 5-7 days to process that and move forward... so 3+ weeks to get things sorted and then 4-5 days shipping time from seller.. I'm frustrated, hell it only takes 5 minutes to transfer title on a vehicle for cryin out loud!

Your next purchase should be much quicker now that they have your club info on file.

[Sumonda]

Your next purchase should be much quicker now that they have your club info on file.

I'm sure you are right.... but what if I was just interested in collecting and not into shooting? lol

[whiteoutjeeper]

Not required by law, but the CFO does it anyway because they have not be challenged in court.

I would, but I have better things right now to spend $5k or so on.

[kevmicball]

i submitted my range memberships a week before buying my first restricted.
When i bought my first restricted transfer took less than 24 hours.

[Sumonda]

Well, it just got approved.. lol

[MikeyScuba]

First purchase can take a week or two, you can follow up with the rcmp for a status update.

That's what I thought too. However it wasn't the case. First time on a brand new RPAL for a restricted from Alberta shipped to Ontario. Took all of half a day. Sent the RPAL and range membership when we got home and it was shipped the next day.

Why so fast? (not that I'm complaining!!!)