PAL Wait Time

[Trustme]

Unfortunately it doesnt give me any. Called again and told it would be another 3 months at least. That my application is fairly new (Feb. 21 , 2019) and that my hunting trips dont matter and the number of times you call dont matter. They will get to it when ever that can literally take over a year. . If you get one license in AB may as well get both . That way you can just own what you want

I think you will be soon, they tell you the worst possible scenario, that may or may not apply to your specific situation. Thats what I gathered from the whole process.

[Banjovp]

My PAL expired in April 2019, so I sent my renewal in mid-Oct.
21 Oct 18 renewal processed
12 Jul 19 Approved
No card yet.

Waited 264 days in BC.

I did check a box though.

[Damgam74]

I think you will be soon, they tell you the worst possible scenario, that may or may not apply to your specific situation. Thats what I gathered from the whole process.

Well I hope it turns out I'll let you know. Until then shoot enough things for the both of us lol

[jayjaybear]

Hey guys,

It’s been helpful and encouraging to read all your posts while playing this waiting game. It sounds like things have really sped up now (for BC at least) probably due to the gigantic increase in applications. Hope things continue to be expedited in future for folks on here.

For what it’s worth- here’s my timeline:

Took the courses June 6/7 2019
PAL/RPAL Mailed June 17
Received by RCMP June 21
RCMP Charged $80- July 10
(July 19th: 28 Day waiting period finished)
Application processed and licensed issued July 23rd (today!)

Now just to get the physical card! Hopefully that will be in weeks and not months! Either way time for some online shopping on the weekend! Woohoo! ����

[Zulopol]

Congratz ! Tell us what you will get as your first firearm!

[JayBo0o]

Hey Guys,

I stumbled across this thread and I found it very helpful.
Its nice to hear everyone's experience and timeline with the PAL wait times

Here is my timeline so far:

June 1st & 2nd 2019
-Took FSESCO PAL/RPAL Course

June 28th
-Received Stamped FSESCO course PAL/RPAL paperwork
-Mailed RCMP 5592 form with signatures, stamped paper work, and signed picture

July 19th
-Received a credit card charge of $80
-Checked the RCMP License Application Status (Application received on July 3rd)
-Application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.

Now I just have to wait to hear if it has been approved and wait some more...

Cheers

[Siphonophoid]

Here's my experience. I was expecting it take much longer, actually; pleasantly surprised. Although I had no boxes checked. Still, I was prepared for a horribly long wait, after reading some of the experiences of others.

I'm in Alberta.

May 26: PAL Course (no RPAL yet, will probably go for it next year).
June 10: Sent in paperwork (took me over a week to get my references to remember to sign it, jeesh.)
June 14: Received by RCMP.
July 3: Card charged.
July 4: Shows up on License Application Status site as "In progress" etc.
July 18: Shows as "been issued".

Just waiting for card now. Assuming this will still take a while. Can I call immediately to get my number to order online, or am I supposed to wait the 2 weeks first in case it shows up in that time (doubtful)?

Getting sick of pre-shopping! lol.

[Zulopol]

Yeah you can ! Just call them and request your PAL number + Expire date and go shop

[VICIOUS]

Sadly I think there is much fake news from the government.

[Siphonophoid]

Yeah you can ! Just call them and request your PAL number + Expire date and go shop

Nice!! Thanks Zulopol
Now the question is... what item from the list to buy? I can't be the only one who has pre-shopped and made a list of 4-5 guns to get before even receiving PAL! Haha.