PAL Wait Time

[DonnyBelvedere]

There doesn't appear to be any consistency. Good luck!

[JamesZ]

Yeah, timelines seem to be anywhere from 4-8 months depending on boxes/CFO etc.

[Extreme22]

For all new PAL Applicants from Alberta, here's my timeline

Mailed: 2022 April 11
Delivered: 2022 April 15
CC Charged: 2022 July 16
BACK dated ON 2022 April 19
Called CFO ON: 2022 July 26, system not saving info correctly twice.
Called CFO ON : 2022 July 28 photos in queue to be scanned, before sending to
CFO Alberta, with expected month long backlog.

Update

Called CFO ON: 2022 Augs 02 Finally in the hands of the CFO Alberta for final review, just waiting on them now, hopefully it clears before my hunting trip.

[dbj_northvan]

Mine was sent in on March 24 - online - and I've been checking every couple of weeks and still not approved. They have "completed the initial review of my firearms license application. If additional information is required, I will be contacted. Please check the status again at a later date".

That's all I get since they took my money on March 24 - I was charged on the day I did my application.

Mine was submitted March 21, 2022... I'm in the same boat... no updates since as of today Aug. 2.

[Extreme22]

Mine was submitted March 21, 2022... I'm in the same boat... no updates since as of today Aug. 2.

I would call as i was able to find out what was going on, found out that section F was now saving within their software, i had to call 3 days in a row.
Hope you hear soon....

[ABSDriver]

mine was received on Mar 28,
CC charged on Jun 24.
Now still initial review completed.
I phoned the 4000 yesterday and the lady said my case is on local CFO' hand now, waiting for the finial decision.
I am in AB

[Extreme22]

mine was received on Mar 28,
CC charged on Jun 24.
Now still initial review completed.
I phoned the 4000 yesterday and the lady said my case is on local CFO' hand now, waiting for the finial decision.
I am in AB

We are in the same boat. hope we get good news.

[REInvestor]

Ontario Applicant

First time applying:

Completed CFSC & CRFSC on Feb 20, 2022
Mailed in Application with stamped results March 19, 2022
Received March 23, 2022
CC charged June 20, 2022
Called RCMP today, was told its in ON CFO hands for final review.

Any recommendations for ranges in GTA and surrounding areas? Was hoping to get a membership at Target Sports in Gormley once I get the card.

[bobisyouruncle212]

Mailed April 3rd
Received April 8th
CC charged July 11th
Initial review complete


July 27th Update:

Application has been processed and your licence has been issued. If you have not received your licence within 2 weeks please contact the Canadian Firearms Program Toll Free number (1-800-731-4000).

No references were contacted.


BC

Did you receive the card yet? Mine was approved the same day.

[LBissch]

Ontario Applicant

First time applying:

Completed CFSC & CRFSC on Feb 20, 2022
Mailed in Application with stamped results March 19, 2022
Received March 23, 2022
CC charged June 20, 2022
Called RCMP today, was told its in ON CFO hands for final review.

Any recommendations for ranges in GTA and surrounding areas? Was hoping to get a membership at Target Sports in Gormley once I get the card.

dang that's good time! I called for an update on my application (received Feb 3) and was told the avg application time was 9 months :')
Going for PAL/RPAL from no license, no boxes checked.