Don't take any estimate too seriously. The on line system can be way out of date as i suspect it doesn't get updated when they are busy. The only thing that was constant for me was that the people were kind and friendly when I called. I'm sure that most of them are just trying to earn the groceries the best way they can. Like dentists, they deal with stressed people every day. Be polite and respectful and it pays off.
PAL "in progress"
- Thread starter asheng
- Start date
Yeah, you're on your way.
Now the reference calls and interview if you're going for RPAL.
Start looking for club and decide on one if you haven't yet. Got my RPAL two months ago and I just joined a club. DOH!
Yeah, you're on your way.
Well I hope that you're right, still I'm not holding my breath. It is the gov't we're dealing with after all. I'm just happy to see some positive progress and I'm quite content to wait it out. Heck, I've waited this long to actually get my licence - what's another month or so?
CFC informed me today (27 Aug) (while enquiring by phone) that they just threw a bunch of personnel resources at "data entry" since they have fallen badly off the pace of incoming mail. On Monday (24 Aug) the nice person I talked to assured me that any correspondence received would only take 3-4 days to enter into the system. I actually believed her. HAAHAHAHAHAAHAH.
She then screamed that her "pants were on fire" as she was hanging up the phone.
She then screamed that her "pants were on fire" as she was hanging up the phone.
Application Received on: 2009/07/24
Current Status: Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued. If you have not received your licence within 2 weeks please contact the Canada Firearms Centre Toll Free number.
It's been in the mail for a week now.... Gahhh! is government mail slower than regular mail? Oh, the wait..
Current Status: Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued. If you have not received your licence within 2 weeks please contact the Canada Firearms Centre Toll Free number.
It's been in the mail for a week now.... Gahhh! is government mail slower than regular mail? Oh, the wait..
hehe.. no, they call your references!
MudChucker
Regular
- Location
- Niverville, Manitoba, CA
looks like my photo issue (I forgot to print my name on the back) has been resolved and things are moving forward...
Current Status: Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.
Current Status: Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.
So here is an update. I sent this email to cfp-pcaf@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. It was sent on day 51. It is not coincidence that my PAL/RPAL was approved on day 53. Within 5 minutes of approval I had registered a rifle under amnesty.
Here's the email:
Good Morning,
I will try not to write a rambling letter, but I would like to complain.
Here is the background on me:
(This part listed many activities and accomplishments in my life that demonstrate good character. I have left them out of this post for privacy)
In my opinion the CFP (CFC) is ridiculously restrictive and bureaucratically antiquated.
The turn around times on forms, letters, correspondence, and information is laughable considering today's technologies. The standard unit of measure used and referred to is: WEEKS
The level of response to enquires, and the passing on of information is deplorable.
Two phone calls for the same inquiry as to when an additional reference would be entered into the computer: (the CFC HAS already received the information via mail - Canada Post Confirmation of Delivery)
Response A: "Call back on Wednesday and it will have been entered into the computer."
Response B (on Wednesday) : "It will be a least three weeks. Maybe two if you are lucky. SIR, we are very busy!" (LUCKY? - when did lucky become an operating procedure of the CFC?)
There was no ability be the CFC to check, look into, or have a certain estimation.
The level of help or being able to getting anything accomplished by phone is ZERO. (Mail Correspondence is worse - WEEKS and WEEKS)
There is no recourse. None.
The effort to inform an individual of problem with their application is laughable.
It took 3 WEEKS for the CFC letter to arrive informing me that 1 of my references was ineligible. THREE WEEKS to inform me. Any idea why I put an email address and a telephone number on my application other than to be interviewed? I don't know either.
I started the preparations for acquiring firearms (registered for the CFSC) at the beginning of JUNE working toward the following:
I was planning on having my boys start trap shooting (the Club starts Junior Trap sessions on the 11th of September).
I was planning on having my boys start .22 rifle shooting (the Junior Rifle is Tuesday evenings 6:00 to 7:00 PM)
I was planning on taking my boys hunting (the season opens on the 10th of September)
I was planning on starting pistol target shooting as a way to keep me youthful of mind and body (think yoga for middle aged men)
The CFC has had my application since the 10th of July. That would be 7.2 WEEKS ago (51 days). It is still "in progress".
I now have to put a signature block at the bottom of this email. I have to inform you, as distasteful as it is, I fear that by writing this email, I am not 100% certain that I will not be punished via further delays in my application, that is currently in progress. That is sad indeed - seeing that it is the RCMP I am writing to. I am also certain, that if a copy of this email complaint is to be attached to my application it will be almost immediate and not take weeks.
As a further note: Both my son's application for a Minor's License are still "in progress". Check at a latter date". CFC received them 51 days ago, and they had no paperwork problems at all.
Weeks and Weeks and Weeks continue to pass by.
Sincerely,
I included my full signature block in the email.
Here's the email:
Good Morning,
I will try not to write a rambling letter, but I would like to complain.
Here is the background on me:
(This part listed many activities and accomplishments in my life that demonstrate good character. I have left them out of this post for privacy)
In my opinion the CFP (CFC) is ridiculously restrictive and bureaucratically antiquated.
The turn around times on forms, letters, correspondence, and information is laughable considering today's technologies. The standard unit of measure used and referred to is: WEEKS
The level of response to enquires, and the passing on of information is deplorable.
Two phone calls for the same inquiry as to when an additional reference would be entered into the computer: (the CFC HAS already received the information via mail - Canada Post Confirmation of Delivery)
Response A: "Call back on Wednesday and it will have been entered into the computer."
Response B (on Wednesday) : "It will be a least three weeks. Maybe two if you are lucky. SIR, we are very busy!" (LUCKY? - when did lucky become an operating procedure of the CFC?)
There was no ability be the CFC to check, look into, or have a certain estimation.
The level of help or being able to getting anything accomplished by phone is ZERO. (Mail Correspondence is worse - WEEKS and WEEKS)
There is no recourse. None.
The effort to inform an individual of problem with their application is laughable.
It took 3 WEEKS for the CFC letter to arrive informing me that 1 of my references was ineligible. THREE WEEKS to inform me. Any idea why I put an email address and a telephone number on my application other than to be interviewed? I don't know either.
I started the preparations for acquiring firearms (registered for the CFSC) at the beginning of JUNE working toward the following:
I was planning on having my boys start trap shooting (the Club starts Junior Trap sessions on the 11th of September).
I was planning on having my boys start .22 rifle shooting (the Junior Rifle is Tuesday evenings 6:00 to 7:00 PM)
I was planning on taking my boys hunting (the season opens on the 10th of September)
I was planning on starting pistol target shooting as a way to keep me youthful of mind and body (think yoga for middle aged men)
The CFC has had my application since the 10th of July. That would be 7.2 WEEKS ago (51 days). It is still "in progress".
I now have to put a signature block at the bottom of this email. I have to inform you, as distasteful as it is, I fear that by writing this email, I am not 100% certain that I will not be punished via further delays in my application, that is currently in progress. That is sad indeed - seeing that it is the RCMP I am writing to. I am also certain, that if a copy of this email complaint is to be attached to my application it will be almost immediate and not take weeks.
As a further note: Both my son's application for a Minor's License are still "in progress". Check at a latter date". CFC received them 51 days ago, and they had no paperwork problems at all.
Weeks and Weeks and Weeks continue to pass by.
Sincerely,
I included my full signature block in the email.
call 1 800 731 400 and ask. Maybe the site is slowly updated, or maybe something is wrong. Anyhow, would not hurt to call and ask!
speedjunkiesracing
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Kitchener Waterloo Area Ontario
Challenged Pal and Rpal Aug 15/09
Got test results back today with the little blue stamp dated Aug 26/09
Mailing out my stuff tommorow Express Post with a tracking number
I will let you know how it goes.
Got test results back today with the little blue stamp dated Aug 26/09
Mailing out my stuff tommorow Express Post with a tracking number
I will let you know how it goes.
ive been waiting since july 6th, i dont even check on the status anymore, why in the world would this task be given to the rcmp. i get the same load of b.s. when i do my weekly call, frankly if the rcmp is back logged then perhaps its time to give the job to somebody that can process electronic documents efficiently. im have no faith in the CFP whatsoever.
Here is a question for anyone willing to answer. (I am in Ontario if that makes a difference in the answer) I took and passed my non res and res tests on the 15th of august. The guy said he had to send in my course completions and that should take a month (why a month?) I just read earlier of some guy sending them in the day after he completed his Res test....is this normal or did I get screwed out of a month's wait?
