PAL Wait Time

[chunter1990]

Edit: Sorry, cant figure out how to quote a previous reply, but thanks to those who posted advice!

Called RCMP this morning. Agent on the line was super helpful and apologetic. Turns out nothing was wrong with my application, it was just that once they scanned in my background check from previous country of residence the person processing the application didn’t move it onto the next stage...anyway, told to check back in 3 weeks if there’s been no progress...

[Mercermaddness]

Update:
Called December 10th, 2018 - Got the usual answer with no progression (48 Business days, 70 days total)

Mine took 63 days total here in Alberta as well. Im willing to bet yours gets issued this week.

[First_timer]

Alberta 2018

PAL course taken - 22nd Sept
Mailed application - 27th Sept
Application rec'd - 4th Oct
Check deposited - 4th Nov
Called RCMP - 19th Nov (they have evrything they need and at Prov. CFO)
Called RCMP -3rd Dec (again told they have everything they need and at Prov CFO. Asked to be transfered, was told it's too early but they had to transfer the call if I requested, I did. Got connected to a nice lady at the Prov. CFO, she asked a few questions and issued my licence, to be mailed out later this week)

No References called, one check box ticked.

Now waiting on my physical card to put a dent in that CC.

Card in hand - 10th Dec.

Good luck to all.

[miigman]

Card in hand - 10th Dec.

Good luck to all.

Congrats!!!

[Kaledoherty]

There’s nothing quite as nice as watching every gun go on sale and sell out. And Canada being Canada knowing it’s foinf to be 6 months back order. While playing the endless waiting game.

[jdmaks]

There’s nothing quite as nice as watching every gun go on sale and sell out. And Canada being Canada knowing it’s foinf to be 6 months back order. While playing the endless waiting game.

In my case the original rifle I wanted was discontinued!!! (Ruger SR-22 rifle)

[vildric]

Called RCMP today, so my timeline so far:


october 22th 2018 : application sent

october 25th 2018 : application received by rcmp

november 22th 2018 : application show up online

november 29th 2018 : call rcmp, told no informations are missing, and to call back "in a few weeks" if i dont receive my pal.

december 11th 2018 : call rcmp, told my application is in final process, with quebec cfo, shouldnt take too long at this point and to call back in two or three weeks if i dont have my pal.

[Canadiangunnerz]

Called RCMP today, so my timeline so far:


october 22th 2018 : application sent

october 25th 2018 : application received by rcmp

november 22th 2018 : application show up online

november 29th 2018 : call rcmp, told no informations are missing, and to call back "in a few weeks" if i dont receive my pal.

december 11th 2018 : call rcmp, told my application is in final process, with quebec cfo, shouldnt take too long at this point and to call back in two or three weeks if i dont have my pal.

That's good to hear. I just talked to the staff at the CFO and they said they got my application, as well as my cfsc report that I've faxed to them (took about 16 days for them to get it) and that it might take a while to get approved due to it being hunting season, but I'm gonna call again soon to try and speed up the process. Now you and I are gonna have to hope to get approved before the holiday sales end lol

[vildric]

That's good to hear. I just talked to the staff at the CFO and they said they got my application, as well as my cfsc report that I've faxed to them (took about 16 days for them to get it) and that it might take a while to get approved due to it being hunting season, but I'm gonna call again soon to try and speed up the process. Now you and I are gonna have to hope to get approved before the holiday sales end lol

Yeah but I read on another forum that quebec CFO have a backlog and to dont expect nothing from them until at least february You may have better luck if you're not in quebec.

[Alex_PRC]

Complete Time Line
Toronto, Ontario
Oct 5-7 Took PAL and RPAL courses and passed both tests
Oct 18 Both tests stamped at FSESO
Oct 31 Stamped tests report received
Nov 1 Application sent by express mail
Nov 8 Application received and signed at Miramichi (took 7 days by express mail due to CP strike)
Dec 3 Credit Card charged, application status showed online
Dec 11 Checked at 8 p.m. "Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued"
Did not received a call and no references were called by cfo
33 Calendar days from they received my application .... I think it's not that bad.