PAL Wait Time
- Thread starter rgh470
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I've had my rpal for about 2 months now. Ive bought 8 guns, a big ol safe and a crap ton of ammo plus a membership. Well over the $10k mark. I'm 38 yrs old and my gf called my parents and told on me lol.
Mr.Subzero
Regular
- Location
- Winter wonderland
My non restricted firearm licence expired on May and I fill out the papers for renewel way before expiration date. I am in Quebec and I wanna know how long do I have to wait and worry my firearm possessions. This is getting pathetic, Quebec speed up! You caaaaan at leaassssst give me an update. Who the hell controls the firearm act now a days!
Got the card in the mail today, shopping time!!
Already put a deposit on a vz58 and will pick it up today. As for restricted I’m planning on picking up a 92FS and BRS99.
So I got a hold of the CFO today. They stated that my file is still under review. He stated that even if ive had run ins with the police, no matter how long ago, it would cause a "significant" delay in processing my application. The guy stated there is nothing I can do at this point except to wait because there are still files ahead of me to be processed. He said when they get to my file if they need anything they would reach out to me. Again, virtually the same answer I receive every time I call. Its so frustrating especially since I don't even have any criminal record.
So basically the same thing I got told too.. unfortunately I have a minor record to go along with all the police contact too. So let's hope the Conservatives get in in October cause I see things taking longer yet if Bill c71 stays in place.
Yeah, I called about 3 times in the past week or so and they`ve mentioned the printer issue (from months ago) as the current delay.. reassuring me that they are working weekends(printing) to catch up and I should expect my licence mailed within 3 weeks.. Ridiculous - especially since they have zero initiatives being made to give temp. licences or something of that nature in the meantime. Half of the rcmp employees I speak to seem like they dont care and are just regurgitating the same bs theyve been telling 100`s of people every week since this -printer malfunction-
Ontario RPAL timeline
No boxes checked
received: 17 may
cc charged: 16 june
I checked yesterday and it said the initial processing is complete and now it is in progress. I called the CFO 800 number this morning and a lovely lady told me that the file is with Ontario CFO and they are very busy so it might take some time to get it processed. I politely asked to be transferred them which she obliged however the ontario cfo line was busy so it disconnected my line. I then tried with the 7305 extension couple of times and it was busy always so I sent an email to the cfoon at cfp-pcaf dot ca address. I am not sure if it was a coincidence but I got a call from "Justice Ontario" after two hours to do verification and she said the license has been issued. I then checked the status online later today and it is saying it has been approved and contact us if you do not receive your card in 2 weeks.
Now, can I call them tomorrow to get my license number and order a firearm online or do I have to wait for the physical card?
No boxes checked
received: 17 may
cc charged: 16 june
I checked yesterday and it said the initial processing is complete and now it is in progress. I called the CFO 800 number this morning and a lovely lady told me that the file is with Ontario CFO and they are very busy so it might take some time to get it processed. I politely asked to be transferred them which she obliged however the ontario cfo line was busy so it disconnected my line. I then tried with the 7305 extension couple of times and it was busy always so I sent an email to the cfoon at cfp-pcaf dot ca address. I am not sure if it was a coincidence but I got a call from "Justice Ontario" after two hours to do verification and she said the license has been issued. I then checked the status online later today and it is saying it has been approved and contact us if you do not receive your card in 2 weeks.
Now, can I call them tomorrow to get my license number and order a firearm online or do I have to wait for the physical card?
You don’t need your physical card to order ONLINE. Just call and request your number + Expiry date
I bought my 2 restricted online before having my RPAL CARD... its been 5 weeks since purchase I got my Card but still no firearms... you should buy right now haha. Im in Quebec BTW and to received the card it took 10 business days
Any progress on your application?
First time application, no criminal records, no police encounter, no box checked; province of Quebec.
EDIT: RPAL *
2019-05-08: received at Miramichi
2019-05-31: shows up online "in progress"
2019-06-03: (later confirmed via telephone) transferred to QC’s CFO for final verification
2019-06-21: (telephone) Quebec’s CFO say they have my demand, that it has been transferred by the RCMP around June 3rd and that they are handling applications received in February (!)
2019-07-16: (e-mail) Quebec’s CFO say they are experiencing a high volume of new applications and therefore, to follow-up again in 30 days if I don't have my licence
Of note, whenever I could speak with someone, they were always nice and helpful, but it seems that they are under-resourced...
EDIT: RPAL *
2019-05-08: received at Miramichi
2019-05-31: shows up online "in progress"
2019-06-03: (later confirmed via telephone) transferred to QC’s CFO for final verification
2019-06-21: (telephone) Quebec’s CFO say they have my demand, that it has been transferred by the RCMP around June 3rd and that they are handling applications received in February (!)
2019-07-16: (e-mail) Quebec’s CFO say they are experiencing a high volume of new applications and therefore, to follow-up again in 30 days if I don't have my licence
Of note, whenever I could speak with someone, they were always nice and helpful, but it seems that they are under-resourced...
