Shorten PAL Approval Times

[skip92]

only 5 weeks in, for RPAL application, online shows initial completed. My references, who are both OPP officers, seem to think they won't be called, that my application would just be approved even without myself being called for the interview. Does any one have any experience with this ? or are they just way too optimistic. again ONTARIO

Also ( fingers crossed ) once i get my license, a family member recently passed away , i had hoped to get the first gun he ever owned, just a simple .22 . My uncle ( also executor of will ) says i need to put some kind of BID like 5$ or something to buy it from the estate. He currently has all the weapons ( has a PAL himself ) . I was wondering would there be any issue with the fact that I would be buying the gun from him ? when he can't legally sell guns , as opposed to inheriting the gun? like grandfathering was for prohibited. I will probably call CFO for Ontario just to be sure before I acquire the gun. again hoping i get my license
thanks everyone

 

[leohui]

Albertan applicant:


Application received Feb 6, Online Feb 24th, approved march 26th. so from here, it gets transferred to the Alberta CFO for final approval? why is that anyway? and whats the average wait?

I don't know the reason for this step, but the CFC information officer does tell me that they give the provincial CFO a 45-day discretion to process this final step. However, according to this thread, if you are in Alberta, just call the provincial CFO, then you very likely get the approval on the phone immediately. At least in my case, it is true. And the CFO could tell you your licence number on the phone.

 

[KSG12]

First time posting here, have browsed through this thread for a while. Followed all the directions on the first page, except sending in my application registered mail. I'm applying for my RPAL, took my restricted and Non-restricted courses in Feb, passed 100% on everything. I sent in my application Feb 27 and it still has not shown up on the RCMP site. I called in a few times over the last couple weeks and all they keep telling me is to wait longer. Does it usually take over a month for your info to show up on the site?

I've read posts where most find their applications show up a week to two weeks after they're mailed. Something doesn't feel right here. I'm sending in my exam results shortly, but I have no file number to send them into.

Has anyone else waited this long for their application to show on the site? I've already purchased two KSG's and a HK P30. I thought this process would have moved a little faster by now, retailer keeps emailing me asking if I've received my PAL # yet. At this rate it will take forever for me to pick them up.

I'm in Ontario.

Chris

 

[Zeliex]

First time posting here, have browsed through this thread for a while. Followed all the directions on the first page, except sending in my application registered mail. I'm applying for my RPAL, took my restricted and Non-restricted courses in Feb, passed 100% on everything. I sent in my application Feb 27 and it still has not shown up on the RCMP site. I called in a few times over the last couple weeks and all they keep telling me is to wait longer. Does it usually take over a month for your info to show up on the site?

I've read posts where most find their applications show up a week to two weeks after they're mailed. Something doesn't feel right here. I'm sending in my exam results shortly, but I have no file number to send them into.

Has anyone else waited this long for their application to show on the site? I've already purchased two KSG's and a HK P30. I thought this process would have moved a little faster by now, retailer keeps emailing me asking if I've received my PAL # yet. At this rate it will take forever for me to pick them up.

I'm in Ontario.

Chris

Hi, first time poster here too. I've read the past 50~ pages and I would say it takes around 22 days for it to show online and can take up to 30 days. then after that I would say there is about 2 weeks for processing (pictures, references, checks etc) and then off to the CFO for final approval (can take up to 45 days at CFO) If you sent it feb 27 they most likely got it march 6th ish. Should show up online sometime this week. then give it a week after appears online and call again. then once at CFO call and hope they approve you, and only once approved will you have your PAL #. Its a slow process hang in there.

 

[KSG12]

Hi, first time poster here too. I've read the past 50~ pages and I would say it takes around 22 days for it to show online and can take up to 30 days. then after that I would say there is about 2 weeks for processing (pictures, references, checks etc) and then off to the CFO for final approval (can take up to 45 days at CFO) If you sent it feb 27 they most likely got it march 6th ish. Should show up online sometime this week. then give it a week after appears online and call again. then once at CFO call and hope they approve you, and only once approved will you have your PAL #. Its a slow process hang in there.

Oh ok then, was getting nervous there. I guess I'll do what they keep telling me...

Chris

 

[parrisw]

Anyone ever tried calling the BC CFO? Did it help? Speed things up?? Its been about 4 weeks since references talked to, and they keep telling me the same thing. Its now with provincial CFO for final approval, shouldn't be too long.

Will

 

[rytheguy]

mailed feb 6th
received feb11th
showed online in begining of march
called serveral times
references called in around march 12th
called march 18th
called march 25th
showed issued online march 30th

days took to process: 48

 

[canukgtp]

I'm new to the restricted world and well not to discourage but it took 9 weeks from when I sent the completed application and getting my licence...and I had to get my reference to call in or I probably still wouldn't have it...once my reference called in my status changed to completed and mailed out that same day...so calling to see what the hang up is worked for me, but it might be different in other provinces, I'm in N.B.

 

[chevythunder]

BC seems to be VERY slow right now, my reference called in last Monday, march 23rd, still says Current Status: Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date. Called them and they just say wait longer. They received it on feb 4th, today is day 55. I do know that a group has thrown a butt load of wilderness ATC apps at the CFO's out west. not sure of this is slowing things down or not but very well could be.

 

[ss1980]

The waiting period is for your own safety. So don't rush the process. You will get your PAL when they are ready to issue it for you.

"Keep calm and don't ask questions" LOL

 

[parrisw]

BC seems to be VERY slow right now, my reference called in last Monday, march 23rd, still says Current Status: Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date. Called them and they just say wait longer. They received it on feb 4th, today is day 55. I do know that a group has thrown a butt load of wilderness ATC apps at the CFO's out west. not sure of this is slowing things down or not but very well could be.

They recieved my app Dec9th.

 

[KSG12]

I called today to follow up again as it wasn't showing on the site still. Talked to a lady that sounded like she was having a really bad day. Was polite and told her I'll continue to wait. I checked the site 10 minutes later and what do you know....it says my application was received and processing. Say's it was received March 11th.

And now for more waiting.

Chris

 

[gptt916]

only 5 weeks in, for RPAL application, online shows initial completed. My references, who are both OPP officers, seem to think they won't be called, that my application would just be approved even without myself being called for the interview. Does any one have any experience with this ? or are they just way too optimistic. again ONTARIO

Also ( fingers crossed ) once i get my license, a family member recently passed away , i had hoped to get the first gun he ever owned, just a simple .22 . My uncle ( also executor of will ) says i need to put some kind of BID like 5$ or something to buy it from the estate. He currently has all the weapons ( has a PAL himself ) . I was wondering would there be any issue with the fact that I would be buying the gun from him ? when he can't legally sell guns , as opposed to inheriting the gun? like grandfathering was for prohibited. I will probably call CFO for Ontario just to be sure before I acquire the gun. again hoping i get my license
thanks everyone

In most cases (from this thread), they will phone one of your reference for RPAL, not necessarily the applicant (you) though.

As for the gun you wish to acquire, I strongly suggest you call the CFO and obtain information from them instead of relying information found here, just to be safe.

Hi, first time poster here too. I've read the past 50~ pages and I would say it takes around 22 days for it to show online and can take up to 30 days. then after that I would say there is about 2 weeks for processing (pictures, references, checks etc) and then off to the CFO for final approval (can take up to 45 days at CFO) If you sent it feb 27 they most likely got it march 6th ish. Should show up online sometime this week. then give it a week after appears online and call again. then once at CFO call and hope they approve you, and only once approved will you have your PAL #. Its a slow process hang in there.

First time posting here, have browsed through this thread for a while. Followed all the directions on the first page, except sending in my application registered mail. I'm applying for my RPAL, took my restricted and Non-restricted courses in Feb, passed 100% on everything. I sent in my application Feb 27 and it still has not shown up on the RCMP site. I called in a few times over the last couple weeks and all they keep telling me is to wait longer. Does it usually take over a month for your info to show up on the site?

I've read posts where most find their applications show up a week to two weeks after they're mailed. Something doesn't feel right here. I'm sending in my exam results shortly, but I have no file number to send them into.

Has anyone else waited this long for their application to show on the site? I've already purchased two KSG's and a HK P30. I thought this process would have moved a little faster by now, retailer keeps emailing me asking if I've received my PAL # yet. At this rate it will take forever for me to pick them up.

I'm in Ontario.

Chris

Usually they will wait the full 28 day period before having it showing as online. I believe a few people were told that they don't even open the envelopes until the 28 day since arrival has passed (they stamp them on arrival). After showing up as online it goes into another pile waiting to be processed, by processed I mean reading over your application for any errors or mistakes, if yes, they will send it back to you and you will have to mail it (Wont accept fax) back and it goes into another waiting pile. If there are no errors/mistakes it then gets processed (reference called, background checked etc). Then depending what Province you are in the CFO could take up anywhere between 10 min - months. My application was approved by the CFO within minutes after my reference was called.

 

[gptt916]

I called today to follow up again as it wasn't showing on the site still. Talked to a lady that sounded like she was having a really bad day. Was polite and told her I'll continue to wait. I checked the site 10 minutes later and what do you know....it says my application was received and processing. Say's it was received March 11th.

And now for more waiting.

Chris

Ya I read somewhere on this forum to note the date that your application was received, so I chose registered mail and printed my receipt after it was signed off in Miramichi.

 

[Frank_d]

how do you know the CFO approved it?

 

[MrV00d00]

oops

 

[JohnDo]

Mailed out Feb 5th, received confirmation on the 12th. Called in afternoon of March 30th and was told my application was accepted. I'm expecting my PAL in 1 week. I have no previous criminal record and am 21+. They did not call either of my references.

 

[JohnDo]

Mailed out Feb 5th, received confirmation on the 12th. Called in afternoon of March 30th and was told my application was accepted. I'm expecting my PAL in 1 week. I have no previous criminal record and am 21+. They did not call either of my references.

Also would like to note: I called in around 2 weeks earlier to check on my application and they mistook my current address for my city of birth. Those who are checking their application online and have already waited the more that 28 days, try entering your current city if it's different from your city of birth. If it works, call them and change that information.

 

[DcDuck]

Province Ontario
Mailed PAL App. February 13
Received February 17
In Progress March 11
Date Issued March 31
43 Days.
Very happy knowing I will be good to go for Turkey Season.

 

[Fernandy]

Updated timeline

PAL/RPAL
Date received by CFP - Feb 17th 2015
Date the application number showed up online - March 11th
Cheque Cashed: March 16th
Date references can call in: March 18th
Date status changed from in progress to issued: March 31st
Date License showed up in mailbox :
Province:Ontario

Has anyone seen a trend on how long it takes to go from being issued to being in your mailbox?