PAL Wait Time

[tomuchan]

In BC renewing my R-PAL

July 16th - Submitted my renewal electronically
August 2nd - Received Letter asking for me to state my purpose of having Restricted firearms (target shooting) and to submit your range membership
August 7th - Called CFO to and asked if I could email my proof of membership instead. Proof of membership emailed
August 12th - Status online indicated that licence was issued and in the mail.
August 19th - Received card in mail.

 

[wavular]

Ontario Spring RPAL Application

Completed courses and sent application in early March with it arriving in NB 3 days later.
Showed up online in 30 calendar days.
14 days to process, arrived 3 days later.
So about 50 days from them receiving it to get the card in my hands.

I WISH! its been three and a half months since they recieved my application for the standard Pal..WHEN is it going to get here??

 

[Neurotoxic]

Helloes! New member here. I've been through dozens of pages of this thread and found it very insightful, as I am waiting for my RPAL myself. I thought I might contribute as well.

I'm in Montreal, Quebec, and I took all my lessons early this year. I sent my RPAL application as soon as I had all the paperwork ready along with my results.
April 18 - Marked as Received.
May 14 - Payment appears on my credit card and status changes to "Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date."
August 22 - After reading this thread, I decided to send a polite email to the CFO (which actually is the Sûreté du Québec here).

I did not check any box, I do not have any criminal record and can't think of anything that could show up to flag or slow down my application.

I find it unpleasantly long, especially since I know some of you guys, even in Quebec, started the whole process after me and received your card weeks or months ago.

Hoping for an answer. If I don't hear from the CFO by email, I'll call some time next week and will post any update here.

Great forum, by the way! Cheers!

 

[Mach3tt3]

First time application, no criminal records, no police encounter, no box checked; province of Quebec.
EDIT: RPAL *

2019-05-08: received at Miramichi
2019-05-31: shows up online "in progress"
2019-06-03: (later confirmed via telephone) transferred to QC’s CFO for final verification
2019-06-21: (telephone) Quebec’s CFO say they have my demand, that it has been transferred by the RCMP around June 3rd and that they are handling applications received in February (!)
2019-07-16: (e-mail) Quebec’s CFO say they are experiencing a high volume of new applications and therefore, to follow-up again in 30 days if I don't have my licence

Update 2019-08-16: sent an e-mail to follow-up. CFO guy says he will transfer my file to those conducting interviews. I was called the same day, but missed it.
2019-08-21: all interviews completed and RPAL was approved over the phone and got my # by e-mail as well!

Total time from reception at Miramichi to RPAL approval: 105 days (Quebec)

 

[Disgruntled]

Helloes! New member here. I've been through dozens of pages of this thread and found it very insightful, as I am waiting for my RPAL myself. I thought I might contribute as well.

I'm in Montreal, Quebec, and I took all my lessons early this year. I sent my RPAL application as soon as I had all the paperwork ready along with my results.
April 18 - Marked as Received.
May 14 - Payment appears on my credit card and status changes to "Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date."
August 22 - After reading this thread, I decided to send a polite email to the CFO (which actually is the Sûreté du Québec here).

I did not check any box, I do not have any criminal record and can't think of anything that could show up to flag or slow down my application.

I find it unpleasantly long, especially since I know some of you guys, even in Quebec, started the whole process after me and received your card weeks or months ago.

Hoping for an answer. If I don't hear from the CFO by email, I'll call some time next week and will post any update here.

Great forum, by the way! Cheers!

Miramichi received my RPAL application the 17April and it is not approved yet. I openned a claim with Québec Ombudsman. When i called Québec CFO they told me they were processing first come first serve but It look like It is BS.

 

[emerson]

Mine took 3 1/2 weeks. No restricteds at the moment though.

 

[riversrest]

Six weeks for renewal here. Pleasent process other than paying fees.

 

[Neurotoxic]

Miramichi received my RPAL application the 17April and it is not approved yet. I openned a claim with Québec Ombudsman. When i called Québec CFO they told me they were processing first come first serve but It look like It is BS.

Thanks for the info! Either it's BS, or they're just not receiving them in the right order form RCMP...

 

[Octogon]

Go for the Colt Canada SA15.7 like me! Great Quality and you support a Canadian Business !! + The engraved Maple Leaf is ###y

This ^^^^ , just like he said, i went for the Colt Sa 20 , never looked back, great firearm, i will enjoy it for the rest of my life.

 

[jayjaybear]

This ^^^^ , just like he said, i went for the Colt Sa 20 , never looked back, great firearm, i will enjoy it for the rest of my life.

This ^^^^ , just like he said, i went for the Colt Sa 20 , never looked back, great firearm, i will enjoy it for the rest of my life.

That may well be my next rifle at some point. There was a Flash Sale on Al Flaherty’s and the “Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II” went on sale for $719 CAD and promptly sold out (for the price- I’m really happy I snagged one)! I then got new Magpul Mlok furniture for it (new handguard, foregrip, buttstock, and a cool storage thingy to stuff in the foregrip off amazon.

I have also bought a Jericho 941 9mm (which def has to be one of my favorited semiauto pistols hands down when I’ve had opportunities to try it at the range!) Got it for the best price Ive
I also picked up a S&W M&P 22lr pistol on gotenda. I personally don’t like the look of most 22s with their long skinny barrels all that much, but wanted to get one because a. Cheap cheap ammunition for plinking/target practice and b. good to have for friends I ask out to the range who’ve never any firearm before. I really like that this gun is identical to the M&P 9mm- just scaled down about 15% in size for the much smaller caliber.

Finally, my favourite- and the first thing I bought (at Reliable Gun in Vancouver) a Beretta 92FS 9mm inox (so purrrdy- classic badass looking chrome pistol)! Best part was they price matched gotenda for that exact piece- knocking $120 off the sticker price-just like that... no bartering... no hassle

Next... considering getting a CZ Shadow 1 or possibly CZ75B high-polished stainless? Undecided... need to slow down on spending for a few weeks anyhow lol!

The most frustrating thing is I’ve been waiting 2+ weeks now for the darn registration certificates to come in the mail! I’m in BC and the transfers were approved like within 1-2 business days of my purchases, but the certificates have yet to arrive. I hope they come soon, because I got my annual range pass now, my ATT, and all my locks/gear at home and I’m just itching to go use all my new toys at the range... but of course I can’t take any of my new pieces out til the dang certificates arrive! ::so impatient::

Pretty sure EVERYONE on this thread can relate to the “hurry up and wait” situation that all these processes of new gun ownership entail! Haha

 

[upinsmoke]

I took my pal/rpal course on July 2nd and 3rd
CFO verified test results July 18th
Miramichi received my application on August 2nd
RCMP billed me on August 20th

Should I call just to inquire about the status? I guess compared to some of your experience, this hasn't been too long yet

 

[Neurotoxic]

Updated timeline.

April 18 - Application marked as Received.
May 14 - Payment appears on my credit card and status changes to "Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date."
August 22 - After reading this thread, I decided to send a polite email to the CFO (which actually is the Sûreté du Québec here).
August 23 - I decided calling the RCMP to make sure my application had actually been transferred to Sûreté du Québec, and they confirmed it did. The guy also said he doesn't have any other information to provide, SQ will call me and my references eventually.
August 28 - Since I did not get any reply to my email, I decided to call the Sûreté du Québec directly. A very cool guy answered, he checked and said everything was alright with my file but they were still processing mid-April applications so the delay was normal. He told me I should be getting a phone call within the next 10 days (same for my references), and to call back next Friday if I don't hear form them.

On the plus side, there's still no zombie apocalypse so I guess it's alright.

 

[Blintok57]

I took my pal/rpal course on July 2nd and 3rd
CFO verified test results July 18th
Miramichi received my application on August 2nd
RCMP billed me on August 20th

Should I call just to inquire about the status? I guess compared to some of your experience, this hasn't been too long yet

I would call just to make sure everything is looking good on the app and nothing missing. Hope yours goes as fast thru the whole process.
I had high hopes that maybe things would not take too long. They received my packages March 21 and 22 days later on April 11 they charged CC.
I called on April 15 and all was well, waiting for picture to be scanned.

As of August 19, 2019 i am still showing "in progress" on website. I called BC CFO early June and was told nothing i can do but wait. It will be at least 2 months more.

 

[Jon32]

Completed PAL and RPAL course 4/16
Sent paperwork 5/16
had to submit additional info 6/18 (forgot to explain in detail why i quit a job)
called CFP today waiting on BC CFO to finalize application

Does anyone know how long the CFO for BC takes to complete an application since the lady said the CFO received my application 2 weeks ago

Update: saw this Aug. 22
Current Status: Your 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)

 

[Trucksrfun]

I would call just to make sure everything is looking good on the app and nothing missing. Hope yours goes as fast thru the whole process.
I had high hopes that maybe things would not take too long. They received my packages March 21 and 22 days later on April 11 they charged CC.
I called on April 15 and all was well, waiting for picture to be scanned.

As of August 19, 2019 i am still showing "in progress" on website. I called BC CFO early June and was told nothing i can do but wait. It will be at least 2 months more.

If the CFO said that you have to wait something has made them refer you to secondary which takes significantly longer. I called after mine had been only 40 days since it was received in miramichi and was approved over the phone.

 

[Blintok57]

If the CFO said that you have to wait something has made them refer you to secondary which takes significantly longer. I called after mine had been only 40 days since it was received in miramichi and was approved over the phone.

I just wonder if when they checked the Vancouver Police records that the VPD actually gave them the correct file. A few years ago i had to get a clearance for work. When i picked it up at VPD i had a look at it and there were all kinds of recent charges. Turns out there is a person here with similar name to me. They issued me a new record check with my >actual< record (nothing on it)
The only thing on my record is from almost 40 years ago. Nothing violent just a theft charge.
I am now coming up on 3 months since they told me it will be "at least" 2 more months.

 

[Insanity Required]

Just got mine in the mail today. 37 calendar days including the day they received it (30 to issue date). My wife got her's in 40. NR and R for both. Now to get the range membership sorted ( going tonight) so we can go get our toys we bought at the beging of July.

 

[Johntoker4]

I've seen both sides. It took 13 months for my nr, and 11.5 for my restricted. However my girlfriend and roommate got theirs in two months flat. Guess i'm a bad boy lol

 

[Swantonbomb]

Hi all
So of course I stumbled on this thread. Because my PAL/RPAL is taking forever. I get that many of these licences are for recreation and public safety is important, but some of these wait times sound ridiculous! It’s a shame they are able to continue this way. I work for the federal public service myself and I am pissed that this speed of service is allowed. Pissed but not surprised. I doubt anyone in govt would want to stick their neck out for this cause.

My timeline for anyone who cares (in BC):
Mailed - May 24 2019
Received- May 31
Showing on Website as in progress, completed initial processing - 2nd week of June I think
Still Waiting ... Aug 29

Not as long as some folks I know, but starting to get annoyed. Especially because of the same old answers when I call.
I have called the BC CFO directly the last couple times.
I did check a box, so I presume that put me in the “take extra long” pile.

Oh btw, the last person I spoke with at BC CFO, I mentioned that it says on the website that processing takes 45 days roughly, and mine has been double that. She replied saying that it is referring to the “initial processing” and that this does not include background checks at the provincial CFO. Does that sound right to you guys? When I read it on the website, that’s not how it sounds/is implied IMO. Do any of these people even know what they’re saying?

 

[RYoung]

Hi all
So of course I stumbled on this thread. Because my PAL/RPAL is taking forever. I get that many of these licences are for recreation and public safety is important, but some of these wait times sound ridiculous! It’s a shame they are able to continue this way. I work for the federal public service myself and I am pissed that this speed of service is allowed. Pissed but not surprised. I doubt anyone in govt would want to stick their neck out for this cause.

My timeline for anyone who cares (in BC):
Mailed - May 24 2019
Received- May 31
Showing on Website as in progress, completed initial processing - 2nd week of June I think
Still Waiting ... Aug 29

Not as long as some folks I know, but starting to get annoyed. Especially because of the same old answers when I call.
I have called the BC CFO directly the last couple times.
I did check a box, so I presume that put me in the “take extra long” pile.

Oh btw, the last person I spoke with at BC CFO, I mentioned that it says on the website that processing takes 45 days roughly, and mine has been double that. She replied saying that it is referring to the “initial processing” and that this does not include background checks at the provincial CFO. Does that sound right to you guys? When I read it on the website, that’s not how it sounds/is implied IMO. Do any of these people even know what they’re saying?

90 days is nothing to sweat. I'm also in BC. Informed them on my application that I had a peace bond issued to me back in 2014 when I submitted my application in early Oct. 2017. I'm still waiting 22.5 months later. I'm hearing people getting them within a couple months, even someone in my C.O.R.E. course immigrated here from New Zealand (I think), and he said it took him something like 8 weeks to get his license.

The thing that ticks me off are the lame "please be patient, I'm sure it won't be much longer" responses. Can they not tell you if someone is currently looking at it? If they have questions? Where they are in the review? Or is it just sitting at the bottom of the ever-growing stack of applications? I call in monthly, and I get the same response, and they claim to make a note for the CFO to inform them that I enquired about the status. But I'm still sitting here, waiting anxiously for a call, or that envelope in my mail box.