PAL Wait Time

As my RPAL expiry approached I was getting concerned so called thru to the BC CFO and explained that I need it to continue serving as a Range Officer for rimfire at our local gun club, overseeing and coaching new rifle shooters and some aspiring ISSF pistol competitors. A very pleasant lady fixed me up right away.
 
My RPAL renewal in Ontario took two days less than a month. I submitted it on April 29, and it arrived yesterday. The photo was from my phone, and I was impressed that it matched the file spcifications right off the bat. I remember having to crop and reduce the resolution i the past.
 
elvisvenus said:
new applicant, from quebec city

completed course on march 22

received result/certificate april 3

applied for PAL online april 3
charged to my credit card same day
signatures have been recieved and your application was submitted... bla bla wait 28 days

been checking the status of my req every day since start of may
"We have completed the initial review of your firearms licence application"

looking at this forum im getting scared it could take months

i will update on this ;)
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UPDATE
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).

and I haven't called them!
 
Just as a reference point.
Ontario
Completed both course by Mar. 4
Got RPAL test back around Mar. 20 ish
PAL back April 15 ish
Submitted both applications on April 17, Just received the card a couple days ago.
Interestingly the online portal still showing “application successfully submitted” and they didn’t contact any of my references.

I foresee my bank balance will be in sharp decline.
 
elvisvenus said:
UPDATE
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).

and I haven't called them!
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HOORAY! That's awesome.

I got that notice last Tuesday, and I've been checking the mailbox every day hoping to see PAL in there.
 
Got home today to find my PAL in my mailbox! HOORAY.

So here's my final report:

Feb. 17 - CFSC
Mar. 25 - CFSC result arrived by mail (38 days)
Mar. 26 - PAL application submitted
Mar. 28 - All references signed, email received confirming application submitted for processing
May 22 - PAL application approved (57 days) - with a call from the CFO to clarify something
May 30 - PAL received in mail (8 days)
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TOTAL = 103 days from CFSC completion to receipt of PAL (Ontario)

Best of luck to everyone waiting.
 
Hi there, I thought I'll give you an update of my Pal approval:

07/12/23 pal safety courses received
07/14/23 mailed PAL application
07/17/23 Application received and Cc charged. Checked online status, “application received… come back at a later date.”
10/24/23 called RCMP to ask if I can provide help/ informations. They just replied everything is fine, just wait.
11/09/23 called RCMP to update an information about one of my references. I’ve been told it’s now in final review.
01/15/24 still nothing, finally called BC CFO and got approved over the phone.
Arrived two weeks later in the mail.
So it took around 7 months, and calling the CFO definitely helped me to get it done.

Best of luck to all of you!
 
StefanGreybeard said:
Got home today to find my PAL in my mailbox! HOORAY.

So here's my final report:

Feb. 17 - CFSC
Mar. 25 - CFSC result arrived by mail (38 days)
Mar. 26 - PAL application submitted
Mar. 28 - All references signed, email received confirming application submitted for processing
May 22 - PAL application approved (57 days) - with a call from the CFO to clarify something
May 30 - PAL received in mail (8 days)
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TOTAL = 103 days from CFSC completion to receipt of PAL (Ontario)

Best of luck to everyone waiting.
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so whats the first purchase gonna be :p
 
I just applied for my first PAL in Ontario. Restricted and non-restricted.

Took the courses last year but didn't get around to applying.

> Applied April 22nd, 2024. Payment went through.
> References singed April 23rd, 2024.
> PAL arrived in the mail May 31st, 2024.

Online still says "Application Successfully Submitted", but my PAL arrived in the mail yesterday!
 
1-SQ-3007A: Signed and stamped by SVPM on 02.04.2024
2-CFSC test: passed on 13.04.2024
3-CRFSC test: passed on 14.04.2024
4-Bill 9 test registration on: 07.03.2024
5-Bill 9 course/test: Passed on 24.04.2024 [48 days delay]
6-Bill 9 official certificate uploaded online: Received on 30.04.2024 [6 days delay]
7-Receive the CFO stamped certificates by mail: Received on 22.05.2024 [38 days delay]
8-Apply for PAL/RPAL online & credit card charged (89.85 CAD): Applied on 22.05.2024
9-RCMP confirmation showing all four signatures completed: Received on 22.05.2024
10-PAL/RPAL application process start date: 23.05.2024
11-Receive the PAL/RPAL: Waiting
12-Membership of the shooting club: Pending
 
I know that it varies according to the person and how forms filled out but I just wanted to share mine to give you an idea.

Province BC
02.02.2024 PAL & RPAL Course and Exam Completed
02.02.2024 Online Form Submitted
05.02.2024 References signed it electronically and application submitted
13.03.2024 I checked the Individual WebServices and saw that Status changed "We have completed the initial review of your firearms licence application" (Not sure about date, just saw the status change on that date)
10.04.2024 Called CFO, Information officer told me that my application is in BC CFO, no ETA
10.04.2024 Mailed BC CFO about status, no answer
27.05.2024 Called CFO again and was told my application is in final stage and can be checked with BC CFO on phone
28.05.2024 Called BC CFO with given extension, officer told me that he is gonna check with the backoffice officer who got my application AND after 4-5 mins on hold, I was told that I got the approval. And IndividualWebServices application status changed to "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)."
06.06.2024 - Arrived to mailbox


Good luck!
 
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gunny12345 said:
How did you get the extension number for BC cfo? I tried to call and ask the RCMP but they said they don't do that.
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I did not ask actually, information agent told me that I can call them with 9530 extension from the same call center number by following extension path. He just told me that I have to call between 8.30am-2pm PST.

ps. I tried to call them before with same extension number (I found it from here) but couldn't reach them. And thought that the extension is wrong or old. But then I got surprised when I was said the same extension and had no hope but could reach them.

Hope you can reach them too soon and get your PAL.
 
aak said:
I did not ask actually, information agent told me that I can call them with 9530 extension from the same call center number by following extension path. He just told me that I have to call between 8.30am-2pm PST.

ps. I tried to call them before with same extension number (I found it from here) but couldn't reach them. And thought that the extension is wrong or old. But then I got surprised when I was said the same extension and had no hope but could reach them.

Hope you can reach them too soon and get your PAL.
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Oh I that's nice. I think it really depends on who you get from RCMP call. We BC CFO people helpful on the call? Thank you sir!
 
i did the pal course on december 9 2023, sent paperworks on the 27 by snail mail, got receive at miramichi on jan 22 2024 pass the initial review, card charged 27, call many times, stuck in the Quebec CFO since, even the rcmp not updating stat. It must be a Quebec thing
 
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