I just got my RPAL and bought a membership at a local gun range and a consignment handgun 4 days ago. They told me that they initiate transfer to buyer on the sellers behalf and faxed my new range membership in to the AB CFO. I called the firearms line and asked about the status of the transfer and they said it hasn't been approved yet as I need to have a statement of purpose added to my license (that I'm a target shooter and have an active membership).
Here's the fun part, I went to the AB CFO office to inquire about having that added to my file - they said it needs to be faxed to Miramichi to be added. When I called the firearms line they said this happens at the AB CFO who also approve the transfer.
So which is it and how long does this typically take?
Edit: read the legislation - it's the CFO that approves and all transfers and sets conditions.