PAL Wait Time
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you'll get your 'criminal record' checked (a cpic i think it is called) everyday from now on fyi.
Finally some action.
BC Resident
Application Received by RCMP on: July 23, 2020
CC Charged on: October 21, 2020
Your application has completed initial processing on: October 21, 2020
Almost exactly 3 months from the date received by the RCMP.
BC Resident
Application Received by RCMP on: July 23, 2020
CC Charged on: October 21, 2020
Your application has completed initial processing on: October 21, 2020
Almost exactly 3 months from the date received by the RCMP.
Good for you duckie - Mine only took 14 days, counting 2 weekends. Talk of 4-6 months is those who send paper apps. I went on inet and was done in 15 minutes, including payment, for a renewal of PAL. RPALs must need longer for any 'checks' to be done, but I've heard that many 'references' are not being contacted, perhaps due to overload ?
you are looking at december, for your app to be charged and show up online
Oh god, i kinda stop looking for gear online, i got a plate carrier and wear around the house with some thick books inside dreaming of the day my PAL shows in the mail
yeah the trick is to forget about it, and let it surprise you in the mailbox
Alberta timeline:
App received June 19
Card charged and showed up online sept 25
Called once a week since. 2 days ago I was told it was sent to the CFO.
today I called first thing, was put on hold for 5 minutes or so and then approved over the phone. I had a job loss in March but was rehired and explained that on the app.
No references called. Only thing they brought up was the job loss,but no questions asked about anything.
I think it helps alot to keep calling and politely asking if you can give them any more details or help them in any way.
Still waiting for website to update so I can finally rest my mind.
App received June 19
Card charged and showed up online sept 25
Called once a week since. 2 days ago I was told it was sent to the CFO.
today I called first thing, was put on hold for 5 minutes or so and then approved over the phone. I had a job loss in March but was rehired and explained that on the app.
No references called. Only thing they brought up was the job loss,but no questions asked about anything.
I think it helps alot to keep calling and politely asking if you can give them any more details or help them in any way.
Still waiting for website to update so I can finally rest my mind.
Called today. After a few minutes on hold I found out they were still waiting on the rationale, I think their term was. They needed my gun club membership info (since I have restricteds). I renewed my club membership in May (TSE in Calgary), so it took a few minutes for them to track down what the Club sent in regarding my current membership status to approve my renewal. The lady mentioned that was likely the issue, that I renewed my membership after Covid hit, so there was a backlog there. Or, they didn't bother looking for it until I called. Either way, it was approved.
Wait times weren't bad at all on the phone, I was impressed. ~5 minutes to the main line, then 1-2 minutes after being transferred to the Alberta CFO.
This might be a little off topic. I received my RPAL October 15 2020 ordered pistol same day. I live in BC and I joined Silvercore
shooting club online received membership immediately. I used Silvercore as my club on information required for purchasing pistol.
It arrives tomorrow October 23 very quick turnaround and this is my first RPAL or PAL. I will join a club in the new year something closer to home. Just to let you know that Silvercore is an approved club.
shooting club online received membership immediately. I used Silvercore as my club on information required for purchasing pistol.
It arrives tomorrow October 23 very quick turnaround and this is my first RPAL or PAL. I will join a club in the new year something closer to home. Just to let you know that Silvercore is an approved club.
Still no movement for me. Application received in Miramichi in Feb 2020 before they closed. I have a box checked for depression; called BC FO twice, both times were told to wait. Second time the person over the phone told me it had be reviewed previously by a FO, but waiting for a CFO to call me and interview before final approval. It's been 8 months now.
Should I ask to speak to the CFO directly? None of my references were contacted yet. Just sucks when I see other members get theirs approved (yes I understand having boxes checked would extend the process).
Should I ask to speak to the CFO directly? None of my references were contacted yet. Just sucks when I see other members get theirs approved (yes I understand having boxes checked would extend the process).
Stealthy1:
Yes....I would keep calling the CFO daily if I was you. That is too long for just one box checked for depression. They obviously need a kick in the butt to get your application finished. Be polite and tell them that others are getting approved that applied months after you, and your application has been reviewed and you need to do an interview with the CFO.
tell them that everytime you call and eventually you will get someone helpful and I'm sure your application will be approved in no time.
Yes....I would keep calling the CFO daily if I was you. That is too long for just one box checked for depression. They obviously need a kick in the butt to get your application finished. Be polite and tell them that others are getting approved that applied months after you, and your application has been reviewed and you need to do an interview with the CFO.
tell them that everytime you call and eventually you will get someone helpful and I'm sure your application will be approved in no time.
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Should i call after the 45 days if i dknt see it online or let make its way trought? Its been 39 days excluding thanks giving
