I purchased an FN FAL from Epps in January of 2014 they didn't mention it was a 12-3, and I forgot to ask. The RCMP sent a letter to Epps requesting the gun be sent to the Forensics lab in Ottawa for inspection. Apparently they are bringing in all 12-3s that are being sold, be checked, some guns have been there for 3 or more Years.
They want to check to see if it is indeed an FN FAL, and the serial number has 12 or 13 digits. Any Verifier can check the serial number and make an amendment.
It sat in their mail room, for three or more months before it was entered into the system, so it doesn't look like its been in their hands for a long time.
I have been calling every few weeks about the gun and always get the same old story "It could be another 6 months".
Also get this one "If something else comes along in an investigation it takes priority".
Epps and I have contacted our MPs about the delays and they have contacted the CFC about it. One guy inspects and another person writes the report. Seems like a lot of guns in the whole country being held hostage by two people.
Do they take vacation, who does their job when absent, and what are their qualifications?
If you have a gun in their hands call 1-800-731-4000 then in my case #1 English #1 for extension #1090 goes to the department that handles such cases.
In the past I called the 1-800 number and asked to be put through to the department. One day the lady at the CFC didn't want to put me through. She went on and on saying that they would only tell me the same thing.
I was polite and didn't say anything until she was finished, I was firm but polite, then I asked her "If she was going to put me through to the department or not?".
She did, that's the first time I have ever had a problem with anyone at the CFC since I started dealing with them.
Everyone can have a bad day.
When the full auto SKS fiasco started, Epps told me that Ontario's CPFO gave dealers about 40 days to have all SKS rifles inspected for a defects or would loose their dealers licence.
The Government gives dealers days to check guns, but they don't give a S**t about guns in the forensics department.
They want to check to see if it is indeed an FN FAL, and the serial number has 12 or 13 digits. Any Verifier can check the serial number and make an amendment.
It sat in their mail room, for three or more months before it was entered into the system, so it doesn't look like its been in their hands for a long time.
I have been calling every few weeks about the gun and always get the same old story "It could be another 6 months".
Also get this one "If something else comes along in an investigation it takes priority".
Epps and I have contacted our MPs about the delays and they have contacted the CFC about it. One guy inspects and another person writes the report. Seems like a lot of guns in the whole country being held hostage by two people.
Do they take vacation, who does their job when absent, and what are their qualifications?
If you have a gun in their hands call 1-800-731-4000 then in my case #1 English #1 for extension #1090 goes to the department that handles such cases.
In the past I called the 1-800 number and asked to be put through to the department. One day the lady at the CFC didn't want to put me through. She went on and on saying that they would only tell me the same thing.
I was polite and didn't say anything until she was finished, I was firm but polite, then I asked her "If she was going to put me through to the department or not?".
She did, that's the first time I have ever had a problem with anyone at the CFC since I started dealing with them.
Everyone can have a bad day.
When the full auto SKS fiasco started, Epps told me that Ontario's CPFO gave dealers about 40 days to have all SKS rifles inspected for a defects or would loose their dealers licence.
The Government gives dealers days to check guns, but they don't give a S**t about guns in the forensics department.
