kinghunter
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- Great White North BC
had mine in the 35 days. my instructor told to call every day after the 28 day wait as they dog it but be nice when you call
PAL Wait Time
- Thread starter rgh470
- Start date
Sent my application tracked
forgot some of my dates but my break down is as following in Ontario
April 16 2018 - application received
30 DAY MARK - application shows initial process done
32 DAY MARK - called to make sure no info was missing, told photo was out for scan
52 DAY MARK - (JUNE 5th 2018) license has been issued.
This was for my rpal and pal
i was not contacted for a interview nor were my references.
Best of Luck everyone!
forgot some of my dates but my break down is as following in Ontario
April 16 2018 - application received
30 DAY MARK - application shows initial process done
32 DAY MARK - called to make sure no info was missing, told photo was out for scan
52 DAY MARK - (JUNE 5th 2018) license has been issued.
This was for my rpal and pal
i was not contacted for a interview nor were my references.
Best of Luck everyone!
Still waiting for mine to be approved. Just passed the 54 day mark. Really expecting it to be approved this week based on some of the recent timelines you guys have posted. But I can only pray.
All I know is its not with the CFO yet its still being worked on at miramichi. What theyre still doing with it is a secret they won't tell me.
The day I finally open up that web page and see the message has changed to approved will be the happiest day of my life.
All I know is its not with the CFO yet its still being worked on at miramichi. What theyre still doing with it is a secret they won't tell me.
The day I finally open up that web page and see the message has changed to approved will be the happiest day of my life.
In Quebec.
R/PAL and PAL, first time. Clean application, no issues. Sent via Canada Post, XpressPost.
Day 1 Sent 30-Jan-2018
Day 3 Received at CFP 02-Feb-2018
Day 27 Came Online 26-Feb-2018
Day 27 Credit Card Charged 26-Feb-2018
Day 35 CFP sent file to Q-CFO 06-Mar-2018
Day 37 Q-CFO received file 08-Mar-2018
Day 47 Called Quebec CFO 18-Mar-2018
Day 66 Called Quebec CFO 06-Apr-2018
Day 84 Called Quebec CFO 24-Apr-2018
Day 108 Called Quebec CFO 18-May-2018
Day 133 Called Quebec CFO 12-Jun-2018
Day 133 Me and 2 references 12-Jun-2018
called
Day 133 License Issued 12-Jun-2018
Since in Quebec, the Sûreté du Québec does all the investigating, I have to wonder what the federal CFP was doing for 6 weeks until they sent my file to the Quebec CFO. I found out that the provincial CFO has 3 month from the time they receive a file to process it. In the meanwhile, every time I called, the answer was basically, "it's in the system."
It's very frustrating seeing people in Ontario, British Columbia and elsewhere getting their files processed in 30 to 45 days. I also note that both Ontario and B.C. have dispensed with the telephone interviews. In my Quebec experience, the telephone calls lasted 3 minutes and only repeated the questions that were on the PAL form. I sense that maybe Quebec is also leaning toward skipping the telephone interviews.
I honestly don't believe that Quebec is so overwhelmed with applications that it takes them 3 to 4 times as long to process a file. And, across Canada, I don't understand how the machinery chooses to process one file in 30 days and another in 6 months, when the applications are reported to be the same. I'm speculating that some people are just tagged for mysterious reasons and their files are put on the shelf as long as bureaucratically possible.
CFP main line: 1-800-731-4000
Quebec CFO: 1-800-731-4000 x7005
R/PAL and PAL, first time. Clean application, no issues. Sent via Canada Post, XpressPost.
Day 1 Sent 30-Jan-2018
Day 3 Received at CFP 02-Feb-2018
Day 27 Came Online 26-Feb-2018
Day 27 Credit Card Charged 26-Feb-2018
Day 35 CFP sent file to Q-CFO 06-Mar-2018
Day 37 Q-CFO received file 08-Mar-2018
Day 47 Called Quebec CFO 18-Mar-2018
Day 66 Called Quebec CFO 06-Apr-2018
Day 84 Called Quebec CFO 24-Apr-2018
Day 108 Called Quebec CFO 18-May-2018
Day 133 Called Quebec CFO 12-Jun-2018
Day 133 Me and 2 references 12-Jun-2018
called
Day 133 License Issued 12-Jun-2018
Since in Quebec, the Sûreté du Québec does all the investigating, I have to wonder what the federal CFP was doing for 6 weeks until they sent my file to the Quebec CFO. I found out that the provincial CFO has 3 month from the time they receive a file to process it. In the meanwhile, every time I called, the answer was basically, "it's in the system."
It's very frustrating seeing people in Ontario, British Columbia and elsewhere getting their files processed in 30 to 45 days. I also note that both Ontario and B.C. have dispensed with the telephone interviews. In my Quebec experience, the telephone calls lasted 3 minutes and only repeated the questions that were on the PAL form. I sense that maybe Quebec is also leaning toward skipping the telephone interviews.
I honestly don't believe that Quebec is so overwhelmed with applications that it takes them 3 to 4 times as long to process a file. And, across Canada, I don't understand how the machinery chooses to process one file in 30 days and another in 6 months, when the applications are reported to be the same. I'm speculating that some people are just tagged for mysterious reasons and their files are put on the shelf as long as bureaucratically possible.
CFP main line: 1-800-731-4000
Quebec CFO: 1-800-731-4000 x7005
Thanks for your answers everyone.
So..
I sent mine April 18th, and it hadn't showed up on the computer system for a long time, like two weeks ago from today.
I sent it regular mail with money order and it was received on the 30th.
Two weeks ago I saw my application was in "initial processing".
Life goes by and tonight I sign in with my GC Key and my licence has been issues.
No references and no phone calls.
Cheers.
So..
I sent mine April 18th, and it hadn't showed up on the computer system for a long time, like two weeks ago from today.
I sent it regular mail with money order and it was received on the 30th.
Two weeks ago I saw my application was in "initial processing".
Life goes by and tonight I sign in with my GC Key and my licence has been issues.
No references and no phone calls.
Cheers.
Alberta Spring 2018 RPAL application
March 29/18 - completed restricted safety course
April 22/18 - completed RPAL application mailed
April 27/18 - application received
June 15/18 - process completed (no interviews)
June 21/18 - RPAL arrives
About what I had expected in terms of time frame. Now the fun begins!
March 29/18 - completed restricted safety course
April 22/18 - completed RPAL application mailed
April 27/18 - application received
June 15/18 - process completed (no interviews)
June 21/18 - RPAL arrives
About what I had expected in terms of time frame. Now the fun begins!
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.
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.
Ontario PAL timeline..
Jan 20th - took cfsc. Passed 100%
Early Feb - recv. And mailed out Stamped tests from cfo
Feb 14th - docs recv. in Mirimachi
Mid Mar - appers online
Late Mar - completed intial processing
July 3rd - Still waiting but getting impatient
I have called Mirimachi 3 times now. They tell me everyrhings fine and it with the ontario CFO for final approval. Its been there since end of march. They tell me to wait longer and call back in a few weeks. It says the whole process should take 45 days. Its been with the cfo for 90. Not including the approx. 45 days Mirimachi had it.
I should note as a teen i took the same course and had a pre 1996 firarms licence... As dumb teens sometimes do, i did nothing when they brought in the new laws, did not apply for POL or PAL, and let all my guns go to a relative. I have neve been in any trouble with the police or had any medical issues..
A friend who applied for RPAL a month after me, has had his for a month already.. He already bough a pistol.. Jealous
Jan 20th - took cfsc. Passed 100%
Early Feb - recv. And mailed out Stamped tests from cfo
Feb 14th - docs recv. in Mirimachi
Mid Mar - appers online
Late Mar - completed intial processing
July 3rd - Still waiting but getting impatient
I have called Mirimachi 3 times now. They tell me everyrhings fine and it with the ontario CFO for final approval. Its been there since end of march. They tell me to wait longer and call back in a few weeks. It says the whole process should take 45 days. Its been with the cfo for 90. Not including the approx. 45 days Mirimachi had it.
I should note as a teen i took the same course and had a pre 1996 firarms licence... As dumb teens sometimes do, i did nothing when they brought in the new laws, did not apply for POL or PAL, and let all my guns go to a relative. I have neve been in any trouble with the police or had any medical issues..
A friend who applied for RPAL a month after me, has had his for a month already.. He already bough a pistol.. Jealous
Here’s my summary for my BC PAL/RPAL Application:
April 26 - Completed CFSC
May 2 - Completed CRFSC
May 10 - Mailed complete application
May 16 - Application arrived (Did not know this until my application showed up online)
June 18 - Called in to see if application arrived. Was asked when I mailed it, said May 10, operator said it likely arrived May 14-16 and that my application was sitting in a bundle of applications that would be opened in 4-5 business days.
June 22 - Application shows up online “Your application has completed initial processing and is now in progress”
June 27 - Called in because I wanted to make sure they had everything required (I had it in my head that I forgot to print my name on the back of my photo) Was told that at the moment, it looked like they had everything they needed. Operator also said that it can be up to 45 BUSINESS days to process an application due to high volume of applications received.
July 3 - Checked online, “Your application has been processed and your license has been issued. If you have not received your license in two weeks, please contact the Canadian Firearms Program”
So in total, it took 49 days from the time it was received until the time it was approved. Right around what I had expected. I’ll also add that my application was basically a rubber stamp. Answered no to all questions, no disgruntled exes, and only one partner. None of my references were called, nor was I called for any interview or to provide any other information. All in all, I’m very happy and excited to purchase a new pistol!
April 26 - Completed CFSC
May 2 - Completed CRFSC
May 10 - Mailed complete application
May 16 - Application arrived (Did not know this until my application showed up online)
June 18 - Called in to see if application arrived. Was asked when I mailed it, said May 10, operator said it likely arrived May 14-16 and that my application was sitting in a bundle of applications that would be opened in 4-5 business days.
June 22 - Application shows up online “Your application has completed initial processing and is now in progress”
June 27 - Called in because I wanted to make sure they had everything required (I had it in my head that I forgot to print my name on the back of my photo) Was told that at the moment, it looked like they had everything they needed. Operator also said that it can be up to 45 BUSINESS days to process an application due to high volume of applications received.
July 3 - Checked online, “Your application has been processed and your license has been issued. If you have not received your license in two weeks, please contact the Canadian Firearms Program”
So in total, it took 49 days from the time it was received until the time it was approved. Right around what I had expected. I’ll also add that my application was basically a rubber stamp. Answered no to all questions, no disgruntled exes, and only one partner. None of my references were called, nor was I called for any interview or to provide any other information. All in all, I’m very happy and excited to purchase a new pistol!
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- Location
- Armstrong, BC
Nice, I'm in BC too and i'm only waiting on a normal PAL. They recieved my application May 5th and it's still in initial processing!! I called and they said there wasn't any missing info or issues, just might be a while longer lol. I guess it's luck of the draw.
Let's hope that I'm posting my completed timeline sometime soon!
Let's hope that I'm posting my completed timeline sometime soon!
Im still waiting on mine to be approved, its still in initial processing and it was received April 20th. Going on 76 days now.
Its not even tied up at the CFOs office like alot of people are its still at Miramichi waiting for I have no idea what.
Any ideas on what i can do here? Im guessing its lost at Miramichi somewhere but nobody at the toll free number will help me. I just emailed my CFO and MP but I doubt they will do much since my MP is liberal and its not even at the CFO yet like I said its still at Miramichi.
Anyone else have any ideas for next steps? People that sent their applications a month after me are getting their cards now. Is there like a miramichi supervisor i can talk to?
Its not even tied up at the CFOs office like alot of people are its still at Miramichi waiting for I have no idea what.
Any ideas on what i can do here? Im guessing its lost at Miramichi somewhere but nobody at the toll free number will help me. I just emailed my CFO and MP but I doubt they will do much since my MP is liberal and its not even at the CFO yet like I said its still at Miramichi.
Anyone else have any ideas for next steps? People that sent their applications a month after me are getting their cards now. Is there like a miramichi supervisor i can talk to?
Perhaps I can help here ...... and get some help.
My P.A.L. Non-Restricted application received May 10. Initial processing Complete. The Front line person told me at the CFO now. I asked .... there is no missing info / no flagged . I am not sure and maybe someone can help ..... Just how much info does a front line operator have ? Would they have accurate idea of wait time or if ones application more complicated? He did admit since the new year they have been swamped with applications & likely LONGER wait times.
SOME BAD NEWS: We are dealing with Government . They are in no rush PLUS going into Summer Holidays A LOT of Government offices are running at HALF SPEED ..... half the office on Holiday. Sooooo I am thinking going to be longer wait times for most of us now.
My P.A.L. Non-Restricted application received May 10. Initial processing Complete. The Front line person told me at the CFO now. I asked .... there is no missing info / no flagged . I am not sure and maybe someone can help ..... Just how much info does a front line operator have ? Would they have accurate idea of wait time or if ones application more complicated? He did admit since the new year they have been swamped with applications & likely LONGER wait times.
SOME BAD NEWS: We are dealing with Government . They are in no rush PLUS going into Summer Holidays A LOT of Government offices are running at HALF SPEED ..... half the office on Holiday. Sooooo I am thinking going to be longer wait times for most of us now.
Is it typical for the fax at Miramichi to be clogged non-stop? Do they always just disconnect you rather than place you on hold when you call in? This whole process is damn near criminal with the unnecessary delays.
Edit: After an hour and a half of redials my fax finally went through.
Edit: After an hour and a half of redials my fax finally went through.
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WELCOME to CANADA. A Anti Gun NANNY STATE!!! I think it actually ludicrous the RCMP should be involved in the Process ( Another anti gun organization ) so what do you expect?? Maybe if it was a Community board of local community leaders or exemplary members of Gun clubs & organizations ..... There might be less bias.
So the unusual LONG & SUSPICIOUS delays I keep reading about confirm my fears that we are dealing with a ANTI GUN Organization , jerking around the public of largely LAW ABIDING Citizens requesting a licence.
Keep in mind c71 is not really about PUBLIC SAFETY ( that is the distraction ) Justin Trudeau & Liberals have indicated they are ANTI GUN & look to Australia in the interest in placing RCMP in power to soon ban guns in Canada to the general population. Only Clubs will own guns for members to use for sport shooting.
So the unusual LONG & SUSPICIOUS delays I keep reading about confirm my fears that we are dealing with a ANTI GUN Organization , jerking around the public of largely LAW ABIDING Citizens requesting a licence.
Keep in mind c71 is not really about PUBLIC SAFETY ( that is the distraction ) Justin Trudeau & Liberals have indicated they are ANTI GUN & look to Australia in the interest in placing RCMP in power to soon ban guns in Canada to the general population. Only Clubs will own guns for members to use for sport shooting.
May 30- Upgrade to RPAL application received in Miramichi via Registered Mail
June 20- Test result received in Miramichi via Registered Mail
July 6- Your Application is being processed but is missing information (test results)
July 9-Faxed text results since Registered Mail didn’t work and sending again would be another 30 day delay
July 10-Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.
What’s ludicrous about the entire process is that the people you can actually talk to can’t access anything. They can’t check the fax machine or tell you up to what mail day they’ve processed. I talked to a couple of very helpful people at CFP today and you can tell that their hands are basically tied. I already sent them the information that I had to fax again today. It was received by Registered Mail on June 20th but it hadn’t been processed yet as of July 9.
June 20- Test result received in Miramichi via Registered Mail
July 6- Your Application is being processed but is missing information (test results)
July 9-Faxed text results since Registered Mail didn’t work and sending again would be another 30 day delay
July 10-Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.
What’s ludicrous about the entire process is that the people you can actually talk to can’t access anything. They can’t check the fax machine or tell you up to what mail day they’ve processed. I talked to a couple of very helpful people at CFP today and you can tell that their hands are basically tied. I already sent them the information that I had to fax again today. It was received by Registered Mail on June 20th but it hadn’t been processed yet as of July 9.
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I am telling you. The system now is designed already to ban guns. As I spent much time in the South , those that know what it is like up here are shocked . The Liberals and RCMP act like they are giving out a licence to be a HEROINE dealer. Real scary when your Government wants SUBJECTS. This Continent of Immigrants fled the U.K. to escape from being SUBJECTS. I have no idea were things went so wrong for this Nation!!!
