PAL Wait Time

TheRedStar47 said:
By the time i filled out the application online for renewal. In less than 22 days i had a new rpal in my hands. That was only a few months ago
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That was before the «#Printer Issue#» pretty sure that its only the cleaning lady that unplugged the printer to connect her vaccum but forgot to reconnect the printer after haha
 
Tjb99 said:
My time line as of now

Took pal/rpal course april 27 an 28 (passed)
Mailed in docs may 3

Recived may 6

Showed online an cc charged may 27

Will update when i can
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I thought you had to wait 28 days until your course paperwork comes in after the exam before submitting licence form?
 
Thats what i thought to, i knew i was getting close to that so i called and told me it would be online in a week or so. Maybe half hour after that call i got a notification that they charged my cc 80$ and thought to check online and it was on there
 
I see multiple posts of people getting their licenses issued over the phone when talking to a CFO. I've called 1-800-731-4000 and was told my application is now in it's final stage. It was sent to the CFO of BC last week. Is there a number I can call that will allow me to talk directly to a CFO in BC? Are the people who answer the phones at this number (1-800-731-4000) strictly phone operators or are they CFOs?
 
mhintay said:
I see multiple posts of people getting their licenses issued over the phone when talking to a CFO. I've called 1-800-731-4000 and was told my application is now in it's final stage. It was sent to the CFO of BC last week. Is there a number I can call that will allow me to talk directly to a CFO in BC? Are the people who answer the phones at this number (1-800-731-4000) strictly phone operators or are they CFOs?
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When you call 1-800-731-4000 you talk to a CFP Operators (Canadian Firearms Program) they seem to only create your file online and in the system, take your money and THEN send it to your provincial CFO (Chief Firearms Officers) They seem to be the one to actually do the background check.

When I did call the CFP the lady told me that my file is in the hands of the Quebec CFO, I did request if it was possible to call them.. She told me that she was able to transfer me to them only if I have been waiting for a very LONG time... But online you can easily find their extension number because it seems to be the same number but you need to use the good extension associate to your CFO.

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The Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of Quebec : 1 800 731-4000 Extension 7005
The Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of British Columbia : 1 800 731-4000 Extension 9530
The Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of Ontario : 1 800 731-4000 Extension 7503
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You have nothing to lose, Try :cool:
 
Zulopol said:
When you call 1-800-731-4000 you talk to a CFP Operators (Canadian Firearms Program) they seem to only create your file online and in the system, take your money and THEN send it to your provincial CFO (Chief Firearms Officers) They seem to be the one to actually do the background check.

When I did call the CFP the lady told me that my file is in the hands of the Quebec CFO, I did request if it was possible to call them.. She told me that she was able to transfer me to them only if I have been waiting for a very LONG time... But online you can easily find their extension number because it seems to be the same number but you need to use the good extension associate to your CFO.

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The Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of Quebec : 1 800 731-4000 Extension 7005
The Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of British Columbia : 1 800 731-4000 Extension 9530
The Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of Ontario : 1 800 731-4000 Extension 7503
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You have nothing to lose, Try :cool:
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This is exactly what I am planning on doing tomorrow. It will be putting me at day 71 and I confirmed back in the start of May that my application was filled out properly and wasn't missing any info, which it wasn't. It was at that same time I was informed my application was with the BC CFO and was told to call back in two weeks if there was no movement. Called back exactly 2 weeks to that day and was told the same thing and then told to wait another 2-4 weeks. It has since been a little over 3 weeks since then so I figure I gave them the better part of the 4 weeks and I am rightfully owed some sort of information. No boxes checked, no criminal record unless a 10+ year old speeding ticket makes me a criminal. This process started in January for me so I am a little miffed at the transparency of application processing time, especially when you see people submitting applications months after you getting approved and a card in hand before you even know whats going on with yours. *shrug*
 
I called and said i need it for my job(not a lie) and asked to be prioritised for printing. I had already waited over a month for printing and it hadn't even printed yet. got it last Friday. so received their end feb 27, received 31 may
 
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####, a passport which is way more difficult to make, you get in 2 weeks. A piece of plastic takes them 3+months? They get a pass as they don't need to account to anyone.
 
Zulopol said:
When you call 1-800-731-4000 you talk to a CFP Operators (Canadian Firearms Program) they seem to only create your file online and in the system, take your money and THEN send it to your provincial CFO (Chief Firearms Officers) They seem to be the one to actually do the background check.

When I did call the CFP the lady told me that my file is in the hands of the Quebec CFO, I did request if it was possible to call them.. She told me that she was able to transfer me to them only if I have been waiting for a very LONG time... But online you can easily find their extension number because it seems to be the same number but you need to use the good extension associate to your CFO.

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The Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of Quebec : 1 800 731-4000 Extension 7005
The Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of British Columbia : 1 800 731-4000 Extension 9530
The Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of Ontario : 1 800 731-4000 Extension 7503
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You have nothing to lose, Try :cool:
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Thank you. I'll definitely give them a call weekly until they issue and print my PAL. Like you said, I have nothing to lose ;)
 
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My Ontario timeline,
Feb 02, 2019 CFSC
Feb 03, 2019 RCFSC

Mar 04, 2019 Received OPP verification.

March 06, 2019 Forms sent to RCMP trackable Expresspost.
March 11, 2019 Delivered To RCMP.

March 11, 2019 Online system shows application received.


April 3, 2019 Credit Card Charged

April, 11, 2019 Website shows Licence issued.

June 7, 2019 Licence arrived in mail
 
Another day, another check on my RPAL STATUS «#Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date#» V:I:
 
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