Is it possible to change your references?

[Gopu]

I already have my RPAL but I'd like to change my references. Is this possible? One of them is out of the country and the other is anti-gun. It's just a general pain. I thought the guy from the CFC said they could be changed but that was before I had my license and before he had spoken to either of my references. Anyone know the answer to this or should I call just them?

 

[sarge]

You put an "anti" on your references for a PAL

 

[CompBoy]

If you already have your lic. why change?

 

[Gopu]

You put an "anti" on your references for a PAL

I knew she was supportive of me learning to shoot (I want to be a cop).

If you already have your lic. why change?

Cuz I heard they call your references when you buy restricted guns and I want to avoid having to talk with the anti-gun person about it or any problems that may arise. Also, I don't want to try and track down the person out of the country cuz the CFC won't do it.

 

[al100]

Cuz I heard they call your references when you buy restricted guns and I want to avoid having to talk with the anti-gun person about it or any problems that may arise.

Depends on the province. I have never had a referance called for a restricted transfer

 

[#1bcshooter]

I don't even remember who I used for references or if they are even still alive

 

[domyalex]

Both of my references are over seas. As long as the CFC has a valid phone number, they'll get a hold of them. Took them 20 minutes to find and interview both of my references.

 

[Gopu]

Depends on the province. I have never had a referance called for a restricted transfer

I live in Quebec; if they do it anywhere, it's here.

Both of my references are over seas. As long as the CFC has a valid phone number, they'll get a hold of them. Took them 20 minutes to find and interview both of my references.

They told me they wouldn't call long distance.

 

[joe-nwt]

They told me they wouldn't call long distance.

Tell them that everyone that knows you is long distance.

If they are squawking about long distance charges, sounds like they're running a little on the "lean" side.

#### em.

 

[#1bcshooter]

I live in Quebec; if they do it anywhere, it's here.



They told me they wouldn't call long distance.

So any one who lives out side the Miramichi local phone area dose not get a PAL because there references are a long distant call ?
LOL

 

[Gopu]

I thought they meant outside of Canada.

 

[domyalex]

Well,
I came to Canada 6 months ago, so there isn't a soul in Canada who has known me for 3+ years.
They called my references in Dominican Republic without any issues at all.

Don't know if it is a provincial thing...

 

[Hookturn]

I haven't heard of anyone having their references called. A couple of guys talked their wives being called.

 

[aliceminer]

Can your reference be in another province?
Plus what if your province suddenly move oversea when they interview with them what happen then?

 

[domyalex]

Can your reference be in another province?
Plus what if your province suddenly move oversea when they interview with them what happen then?

To be honest, I have never heard of provinces moving around... =P

As for people moving around, I understand the CFC will leave a message to the references, along with a phone number and extension to call back (one of my references did). If the CFC can't contact your references in a certain amount of time it can delay your application and in the end the CFC will send you a note asking to give them a different reference, since they can't find the ones you specified, so make sure to provide a cell phone number or a number your references check for messages.

Then again, I have heard of people applying for PAL whose references never got called. For RPAL it seems to be more common.

Good luck!