Shorten PAL Approval Times
- Thread starter calalta
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Timeline:
Sunday, January 25, 2015 - Course (NR & R)
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - Form Mailed Off
Friday, January 30, 2015 - Form Received by Miramichi
Monday, February 23, 2015 - First Shown On-Line and $80 Payment Taken
Monday, March 16, 2015 - Reference Called in and license issued
Apparently they had been trying to get a hold of my references last week, I didn't bother calling in until today (45 days).
Total time from receipt to issue was 45 days.
Should have my license in my hands within 2 weeks.
Sunday, January 25, 2015 - Course (NR & R)
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - Form Mailed Off
Friday, January 30, 2015 - Form Received by Miramichi
Monday, February 23, 2015 - First Shown On-Line and $80 Payment Taken
Monday, March 16, 2015 - Reference Called in and license issued
Apparently they had been trying to get a hold of my references last week, I didn't bother calling in until today (45 days).
Total time from receipt to issue was 45 days.
Should have my license in my hands within 2 weeks.
Georgian Pistol
CGN Regular
- Location
- Georgian Bay
Received in Miramichi, 19 January
In the mail today, a RPAL.
56 days!
Issued on March 6th, 46 days. Just over the 45 day service level, but there was a couple snow days in NB.
In the mail today, a RPAL.
56 days!
Issued on March 6th, 46 days. Just over the 45 day service level, but there was a couple snow days in NB.
That is terrible!! I called them every Monday getting an update on my RPAL. Every time I called my status would change on the website. I would hate to see how long it would have taken if I had not contacted them weekly. I was out of the country for 10 days on Vacation, otherwise I may have had it in my hands already. Have you been in contact with them?
Georgian Pistol
CGN Regular
- Location
- Georgian Bay
2 questions
Why does the licence have a separate piece of paper with conditions that must be carried?
How often do you have it replaced, and how?
Oops, 3 questions.
Why does the licence have a separate piece of paper with conditions that must be carried?
How often do you have it replaced, and how?
Oops, 3 questions.
PARKINGLOT
CGN Regular
- Location
- St. Thomas/Elgin
My final timeline:
-Took PAL/RPAL test Dec 3rd.
-CFO Stamped test results Dec 29th.
-Recieved test results Jan 9th.
-Mailed out application and test results via registered mail yesterday, Jan 13th.
-Application recieved in Miramichi Jan. 19th.
-Appeared online Feb. 10th.
-Called in Feb. 12th, told it should be about 3 weeks.
-Called in Feb. 19th, told they are backed up, it will probably be 6-8 weeks.
-Called in Feb. 24th, told my information is partially entered, but not yet ready for references to call in.
-Credit card charged Feb. 27th.
-Called in March 3rd, told one reference could call in. Reference duly phoned in.
-Online status changed March 9th - "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."
-License came in mail, March 16th.
Total time from test to license in hand: 104 days.
Total time from being received in Miramichi to issued: 50 days.
-Took PAL/RPAL test Dec 3rd.
-CFO Stamped test results Dec 29th.
-Recieved test results Jan 9th.
-Mailed out application and test results via registered mail yesterday, Jan 13th.
-Application recieved in Miramichi Jan. 19th.
-Appeared online Feb. 10th.
-Called in Feb. 12th, told it should be about 3 weeks.
-Called in Feb. 19th, told they are backed up, it will probably be 6-8 weeks.
-Called in Feb. 24th, told my information is partially entered, but not yet ready for references to call in.
-Credit card charged Feb. 27th.
-Called in March 3rd, told one reference could call in. Reference duly phoned in.
-Online status changed March 9th - "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."
-License came in mail, March 16th.
Total time from test to license in hand: 104 days.
Total time from being received in Miramichi to issued: 50 days.
Updated and final timeline: (RPAL Alberta)
Oct.24-25/14 - CFSC & CRFSC taken and passed with results in hand
Nov.13/14 - Sent out to Miramichi
Nov.20/14 - Recieved at CFC
Dec.31/14 - Cheque cashed, showed up online
Jan.13/15 - Phoned in inquiring about application status, given info for reference to phone in
Jan.13/15 - Reference phoned into CFC
Jan.21/15 - Status still "in progess" Phoned CFC inquiring about status, told application transferred to provincial CFO (AB)
Jan.28/15 - Phoned CFO office inquiring status - told it's not behind schedule at 69 days (LOL
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Feb.4 /15 - Phoned CFO office inquiring status - told it takes time to do background check etc, should phone back in 2 weeks
Feb.18/15 - Phoned CFO office inquiring status - told it's a long process and CFO will phone me if any further questions and that phoning in weekly does not speed up the process. (obviously they keep track on your file)
Mar.9/15 1:00pm - Phoned CFO office inquiring status - asked if a 109 day processing time is normal? 56 days at CFO seems like an abnormally long time compared to others experiences on online forums. Again told that it takes time. Politely asked if there was any way it could be sped up as a job position that requires PAL opened up and I'd like to apply. CFO agent said she would mark it as required for employment.
Mar.9/15 2:00pm - Checked status for the 476479864th time in 109 days. ISSUED!! Approx one hour after calling.
Mar.10/15 - Phoned CFC and asked for card number and expiry as I needed it to get a range membership. They provided it, no problem.
Mar.10/15 - Used Cabela's gift card online and made first firearm purchase (NR) without PAL card in possesion.
Mar.16/15 - Card arrives in mail. Canada Post also delivers Mossberg 500 to the door.
Oct.24-25/14 - CFSC & CRFSC taken and passed with results in hand
Nov.13/14 - Sent out to Miramichi
Nov.20/14 - Recieved at CFC
Dec.31/14 - Cheque cashed, showed up online
Jan.13/15 - Phoned in inquiring about application status, given info for reference to phone in
Jan.13/15 - Reference phoned into CFC
Jan.21/15 - Status still "in progess" Phoned CFC inquiring about status, told application transferred to provincial CFO (AB)
Jan.28/15 - Phoned CFO office inquiring status - told it's not behind schedule at 69 days (LOL
)Feb.4 /15 - Phoned CFO office inquiring status - told it takes time to do background check etc, should phone back in 2 weeks
Feb.18/15 - Phoned CFO office inquiring status - told it's a long process and CFO will phone me if any further questions and that phoning in weekly does not speed up the process. (obviously they keep track on your file)
Mar.9/15 1:00pm - Phoned CFO office inquiring status - asked if a 109 day processing time is normal? 56 days at CFO seems like an abnormally long time compared to others experiences on online forums. Again told that it takes time. Politely asked if there was any way it could be sped up as a job position that requires PAL opened up and I'd like to apply. CFO agent said she would mark it as required for employment.
Mar.9/15 2:00pm - Checked status for the 476479864th time in 109 days. ISSUED!! Approx one hour after calling.
Mar.10/15 - Phoned CFC and asked for card number and expiry as I needed it to get a range membership. They provided it, no problem.
Mar.10/15 - Used Cabela's gift card online and made first firearm purchase (NR) without PAL card in possesion.
Mar.16/15 - Card arrives in mail. Canada Post also delivers Mossberg 500 to the door.
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I believe if you have other conditions OTHER than the standard conditions you must carry the separate piece of paper. If your license states "Standard Conditions" on the front, you do not need the piece of paper.
Update : In progress, told me to call back in 2 weeks last Wednesday, I will call today or tomorrow
PAL/RPAL
Date received by CFP - Feb 17th 2015
Date the application number showed up online - March 11th 2015 AM
Cheque Cashed: March 16th 2015
Date references can call in: March 18th
Date status changed from in progress to issued:
Date License showed up in mailbox :
Province:Ontario
PAL/RPAL
Date received by CFP - Feb 17th 2015
Date the application number showed up online - March 11th 2015 AM
Cheque Cashed: March 16th 2015
Date references can call in: March 18th
Date status changed from in progress to issued:
Date License showed up in mailbox :
Province:Ontario
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PAL/RPAL
Application Received on: 2015/02/23
called to inquire status March 15, 2015
Date the application number showed up online - March 16th, 2015
Cheque Cashed : ---
Date references can call in: ---
Current Status: Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.
Province :SK
Application Received on: 2015/02/23
called to inquire status March 15, 2015
Date the application number showed up online - March 16th, 2015
Cheque Cashed : ---
Date references can call in: ---
Current Status: Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.
Province :SK
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Application rec'd 2015/01/30
Money taken: 2015/02/20
Shows in process: 2015/02/23 not ready for reference
Still not ready for references: 2015/03/05
Ready for reference and reference calls in: 2015/03/11
Licenced issued: 2015/03/17.
Hope the mailman is quick!!!
Money taken: 2015/02/20
Shows in process: 2015/02/23 not ready for reference
Still not ready for references: 2015/03/05
Ready for reference and reference calls in: 2015/03/11
Licenced issued: 2015/03/17.
Hope the mailman is quick!!!
PAL/RPAL, Ottawa, Sent application without test results from CFO
43 Days from received to issued
Date received by CFC - Feb 2
Online & payment taken- Feb 23
Results faxed: Mar 3
Status changed to 'in process': Mar 7
References called in: Mar 10
Issued: Mar 17
43 Days from received to issued
Date received by CFC - Feb 2
Online & payment taken- Feb 23
Results faxed: Mar 3
Status changed to 'in process': Mar 7
References called in: Mar 10
Issued: Mar 17
Took the course from Dave Arbour. Finished on Jan 28, Sent the application in express, registered letter on Jan 29
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upgrade from PAL to RPAL
Mailed January 20
Received January 30
Showed up online February 26
March 6 Called in and was told to have reference call in
March 11 Still showed in progress
March 16 Called and told that picture just had to be manually added to file, one button click later was approved and issued.
45 days exactly. No hiccups and no issues.
The folks at the CFP were always quite pleasant and polite when I called. Now I am just waiting on LTATT to be issued.
Mailed January 20
Received January 30
Showed up online February 26
March 6 Called in and was told to have reference call in
March 11 Still showed in progress
March 16 Called and told that picture just had to be manually added to file, one button click later was approved and issued.
45 days exactly. No hiccups and no issues.
The folks at the CFP were always quite pleasant and polite when I called. Now I am just waiting on LTATT to be issued.
nunsbythebundle
New member
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
I checked today and my license has been issued.
Total days from arrival at miramichi to being issued: 44 days
CFSC test passed: Jan 24 2015
PAL application mailed in to Miramichi (registered mail) with test results: Jan 26
Arrived at Miramichi: Feb 2
Application online and in progress: Feb 23
Application issued: March 18
Now its time to go get my SKS.
Total days from arrival at miramichi to being issued: 44 days
CFSC test passed: Jan 24 2015
PAL application mailed in to Miramichi (registered mail) with test results: Jan 26
Arrived at Miramichi: Feb 2
Application online and in progress: Feb 23
Application issued: March 18
Now its time to go get my SKS.
