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Thread: Should I just withdraw my PAL/RPAL application?

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    Should I just withdraw my PAL/RPAL application?

    Officially been one year since I submitted my PAL/RPAL application. I'm beginning to lose hope of ever getting my PAL and am tempted just to withdraw my application at this point.

    I had an issue a few years back where someone who thought I was suicidal called the police on me. It was a misunderstanding and the person who reported me now agrees I was never suicidal.

    The CFO said I "failed to disclose" my police interaction because I checked off "no" to the question about being reported to the police for violent behaviour. I took it as violence towards others (esp since the question right before was asking about mental health issues and suicide) but apparently it also includes self-harm. So when someone reported me to the police for being suicidal because they mistook something I said, that counts. So, now he's saying I violated the Firearms Act. Yet, everyone (including many cops) I've talked to believe the question is referring to domestic abuse. They were all surprised when to hear that my situation would fall under it.

    The CFO laughed in my face when I asked him how to get the record corrected. He said it's impossible and wished me luck.

    On top of that, I'm transgender (I live "stealth" which means no one knows). The CFO has made some less than pleasant remarks about my gender and medical transition. 9 years ago, I was misdiagnosed with depression and given anti-depressants. Was on them for less than a year before I was correctly diagnosed with Gender Identity Disorder and given the proper treatment.

    I've always loved firearms but I'm beginning to think getting a PAL is just not worth it. Does anyone have advice on what I should do? I'm beginning to think the only way I can get my PAL is to lawyer up

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    Call them

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    Call them, Only they will have the answer.
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    Hire a lawyer and get them to call!

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    Call them and get details on why it is taking so long.
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    If you really want to pursue this, it sounds like you're going to have to involve a lawyer. My recommendation would be one who specializes in firearms law. You're in Ontario, so I suggest you look up Ed Burlew and give him a call.

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    Quote Originally Posted by m39a2 View Post
    Hire a lawyer and get them to call!

    Scott
    Call the CFO and tell them that you think you're being denied because you're transgender and you're going to contact a lawyer and make a human rights case out of it.

    I reckon you'll have your PAL by return mail.
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    Maybe your MP could help you out? Seems you may be experiencing some discrimination possibly. Don't give up.
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