When you KNOW that the parcel is at the Post Office (Card left for pick up) you call the usual 1800 731 4000 (can't remember which extension but it's the one for ATTs). Request an ATT to pick up from post office, they'll need the Post Office address (They'll already have yours on their screen from your PAL). They'll give you an ATT number and you'll be good to go with just the number on a slip of (your own) notepaper. Be sure to observe the date/time limits they will tell you.
ATT's what you need to know
- Thread starter Slavex
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When you KNOW that the parcel is at the Post Office (Card left for pick up) you call the usual 1800 731 4000 (can't remember which extension but it's the one for ATTs). Request an ATT to pick up from post office, they'll need the Post Office address (They'll already have yours on their screen from your PAL). They'll give you an ATT number and you'll be good to go with just the number on a slip of (your own) notepaper. Be sure to observe the date/time limits they will tell you.
ChrisAlston
Regular
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
Just figured I'd chime in with my ATT experience for Alberta for what its worth. I ordered my pistol from Wolverine. I'm a member at the Shooting Edge here in Calgary and included my membership number with my order. Pistol arrives at my door a few weeks later, and a few days after that I get my registration in the mail. So I call the Alberta CFO and ask for an ATT and the nice lady says no problem, she just verified my name and address and literally five minutes later emails me my long term ATT for all of Alberta. Sweet and easy.
I hate you, im 7 weeks in and still waiting for my ATTUpdate: ATT arrived today, valid till end of nov 2012, and then the process starts all over again, 7 weeks for ATT, not a record, i have been told 8 weeks for some people.
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WestIslandRifle
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- QUEBEKISTAN, Canada
true but you forgot on glorious point LAW 9 EXAM. and the kicker of it too is if u let your membership laps by ONE DAY u need to redo the exam .......
Temporary ATT
Hey guys, I have my ATT for Alberta already. When I bought a new pistol recently I had to get a 'Temporary ATT' to take the pistol from the counter to the door (I was amazed at that - didn't seem to make sense, but oh well - federal laws).
I recently bought a pistol second hand off the E.E. & during the transfer phone call the CFO rep asked what day I would be picking up the firearm so they could issue another temporary ATT so that "you can transport it home from the seller's gun club" - am I missing something ? I thought My regular ATT allowed me to transport restricteds between my home & any gun club/range in Alberta?
(transfer is done, the pistol is in my name, just need to do the exchange)
Anyone clarify ?
Hey guys, I have my ATT for Alberta already. When I bought a new pistol recently I had to get a 'Temporary ATT' to take the pistol from the counter to the door (I was amazed at that - didn't seem to make sense, but oh well - federal laws).
I recently bought a pistol second hand off the E.E. & during the transfer phone call the CFO rep asked what day I would be picking up the firearm so they could issue another temporary ATT so that "you can transport it home from the seller's gun club" - am I missing something ? I thought My regular ATT allowed me to transport restricteds between my home & any gun club/range in Alberta?
(transfer is done, the pistol is in my name, just need to do the exchange)
Anyone clarify ?
About a week, give or take. I requested mine on a Friday afternoon, had it in hand the following Thursday.
ok. one more question.
In the list of things to ask for on your ATT one of the abilities is "You want to be able to transport all legally posessed firearms, which means you can borrow them from friends and family provided you have the registration certificate". So does that mean you'd only need one ATT and no more, even if you have 4 handguns?
In the list of things to ask for on your ATT one of the abilities is "You want to be able to transport all legally posessed firearms, which means you can borrow them from friends and family provided you have the registration certificate". So does that mean you'd only need one ATT and no more, even if you have 4 handguns?
Yes, your ATT means YOU are allowed to transport. It's not a 'per firearm' permit.
Dito....good point!!!!
The att allows you to transport from the club you hold membership, not any club in your province, that's how it is in Quebec anyhow.
If you look at the att, the back i think, it tells you from and to address.
No. Non restricted - same day take home yes. Restricted bought from a store you need a temp ATT for the day of pickup. HERE'S where it gets weird. If you have an ATT, you still need to get a 'temp' ATT to carry the firearm from the counter to the door - I kid you not.
Wow that is incredibly stupid
I just did my RPAL course today and asked the friendly folks at Phoenix when I was there about that very same thing. They confirmed I would need a temporary ATT to take home my new purchase and even a used gun from someone else regardless if I already had a long term ATT.
So I just got my ATT over the phone. But I pretty much didn't get a word in with the guy before he said "Send your club letter and have a good day." I called them again asking if I could be read the terms of my ATT and he said he couldn't its being processed.
Did I just get F****?
Did I just get F****?
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The conditions on my ATT state that I can take restricted firearms to any range in Alberta as well as any licensed gunsmith and any border crossing provided I have the necessary U.S. entry papers.
My understanding of this is that if you buy a gun from a dealer who is also a gunsmith you don't need a ST-ATT to bring the gun home. Last time I bought a handgun at Cabelas the gun checker guy said I shouldn't need a ST-ATT next time as they are in the process of getting gunsmithing certification.
My understanding of this is that if you buy a gun from a dealer who is also a gunsmith you don't need a ST-ATT to bring the gun home. Last time I bought a handgun at Cabelas the gun checker guy said I shouldn't need a ST-ATT next time as they are in the process of getting gunsmithing certification.
