PAL Wait Time
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i got an interview, and to the firearms/violence related ones. when i was younger my friends did something stupid while i was present and because i chose not to say anything, i had to suffer some of the consequences.
the interview was very quick and short. the lady i spoke to was named tracey and she was very nice and professional. she contacted my references after our 10 minute phone call and then called me back about an hour later to say i was approved.
no. i had that and others that were dismissed and it was not a problem at all. just had to wait a while for the cfo to call and interview me. took about 10 minutes on the phone. dont sweat it
I am new here and going over some of these replies in this thread I am a bit concerned about my situation.
Application received- June 9th.
CC charged- Jul5th
I've been waiting almost 8 months. I've called two times only to be told application is in the final stages of review. Never been arrested, 2 speeding tickets, job history good, I applied for a PAL not RPAL. I live in rual northern BC. Last time I called the fellow on the other line said I can review my status thru the RCMP website. All I get is an error msg. I told him that and he said I must be entering the data wrong. I am not. I find the whole process is taking way too long. I have friends near Vancouver who did the RPAL at the same time as me and they both had their RPAL in 3 months. Any tips or thoughts ?
Application received- June 9th.
CC charged- Jul5th
I've been waiting almost 8 months. I've called two times only to be told application is in the final stages of review. Never been arrested, 2 speeding tickets, job history good, I applied for a PAL not RPAL. I live in rual northern BC. Last time I called the fellow on the other line said I can review my status thru the RCMP website. All I get is an error msg. I told him that and he said I must be entering the data wrong. I am not. I find the whole process is taking way too long. I have friends near Vancouver who did the RPAL at the same time as me and they both had their RPAL in 3 months. Any tips or thoughts ?
Heres my timeline so far, just a PAL no RPAL, also located in ontario
Course completed - January 28 2023
Received stamped paperwork - February 10 2023
Sent Application- February 13 2023
Received application- February 17 2023
CC Chagred - February 28 2023
Approved & Issused - March 17 2023
Course completed - January 28 2023
Received stamped paperwork - February 10 2023
Sent Application- February 13 2023
Received application- February 17 2023
CC Chagred - February 28 2023
Approved & Issused - March 17 2023
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I think he said this year he had gotten into a fight?(edit:nvm)
Though wait, 2 convictions of assault = lifetime firearm prohibition order? First is usually 10 years next is life, yes pretty harsh.
I suspect that this is what this is tho, they wouldn't have denied him only after 4 months otherwise.
Btw, how's your friend who had a peace bond been doing since you broke the bad news to him?
Hope he's alright.
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I applied in September of 2022 and the portal only states the initial review has been completed. It is now March 2023. I was born in Canada. I do not think your place of birth is the issue. Not sure why some people are getting their licenses in under two months while some of us are stuck in limbo. Strange.
A buddy and his wife did the course just over a year ago. He got his RPAL just before the handgun freeze and was able to get a Glock 19X.
His wife however, nothing.
She waited and waited. There were no calls, no letters, no contact, no nothing.
She started asking me if I knew what was going on. I told her to call the CFC and inquire.
Always the same answer, still processing.
I told her to contact the CFO's office directly but she's dealing with a sick adult daughter, so she didn't have the time to push it any further.
I told her they will have to respond eventually with a yes or no. They can't go dark and hope you go away.
Fast forward to yesterday, she's approved. YAY!!!
She's glad it finally came through but unfortunately because of the delay, she's missed out on getting a handgun.
The way I see it, if they haven't reached out with any serious concerns or questions, it's probably just the system moving at it's usual snail's pace.
His wife however, nothing.
She waited and waited. There were no calls, no letters, no contact, no nothing.
She started asking me if I knew what was going on. I told her to call the CFC and inquire.
Always the same answer, still processing.
I told her to contact the CFO's office directly but she's dealing with a sick adult daughter, so she didn't have the time to push it any further.
I told her they will have to respond eventually with a yes or no. They can't go dark and hope you go away.
Fast forward to yesterday, she's approved. YAY!!!
She's glad it finally came through but unfortunately because of the delay, she's missed out on getting a handgun.
The way I see it, if they haven't reached out with any serious concerns or questions, it's probably just the system moving at it's usual snail's pace.
Just pal or both? Did you do anything or just waited?
I applied Dec 19 online and status still is initial check completed
PAL and RPAL
i was being dumb and was only using the CFP portal to check. it kept saying application submitted so i called in. they told me it was approved and gave me the license #
canada born and no to all history questions
