My application showed as license issued 2 weeks ago, but I haven't received it yet. I feel like 2 weeks even Canada Post snail mail from NB to BC is too long, worried its lost or delivered to the wrong house. Before I call them, wondering if anyone else had theirs take this long?
PAL Wait Time
- Thread starter rgh470
- Start date
My son mailed his application in on Dec 27th 2018 to upgrade his minor's PAL one month before his 18th birthday. We both took the RPAL course on Feb 18th 2019 and he called in to have the RPAL added to his application already in a couple days after. March 25th his RPAL test results came in from the Ontario CFO and he faxed them into NB. March 29th PAL/ RPAL licence issued. Time to spend dad's money on a sig p226 x5 and an AR15. Just got his G drivers licence a couple weeks ago too!!!
That's ridiculous.
Have you contacted your local MP? My application was flagged as well and other users recommended I get my MP involved. Even though my MP is liberal and very anti-firearm, he was able to speed up the process.
You can file a freedom of information request to find out the status of your application since obviously no one at the CFO is providing you with that info.
A complaint to the BC Ombudsman is another option you can pursue.
- Location
- Vancouver area
How long did you wait until you involved your MP?
My form was mailed in Sept. Still waiting in BC.
I was thinking of driving over to the BC Headquarters where the CFO office is and ask in person what's up.
Thanks for the information Corrine. I mistakenly thought that "issued" meant they were/have mailed it out. I guess should not have gotten excited. Here is my timeline today:
Nov 2, 2018 Signed up for CFSC
Jan 5-6, 2019 CFSC taken
Feb 1, 2019 Stamped test results received from province
Feb 2, 2019 PAL application mailed out snail mail
Feb 8, 2019 R.C.M.P. claimed to have received my application on this date.
March 11, 2019 Credit Card charged $60, Application listed "in progress" on website.
March 19, 2019 Phoned in and was told application is with CFO
March 21, 2019 Online status now reads "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."
April 2nd, 2019 or Day 151 still waiting...
Warning to anyone with mental health interactions with the police:
The CFO is saying I "failed to disclose" my police interaction because I checked off "no" to the question about being reported to the police for violent behaviour. I took it as violence towards others (esp since the question right before was asking about mental health issues and suicide) but apparently it also includes self-harm. So when someone reported me to the police for being suicidal because they mistook something I said, that counts.
The CFO is saying I "failed to disclose" my police interaction because I checked off "no" to the question about being reported to the police for violent behaviour. I took it as violence towards others (esp since the question right before was asking about mental health issues and suicide) but apparently it also includes self-harm. So when someone reported me to the police for being suicidal because they mistook something I said, that counts.
They're asking for more info at this point. I explained it was an honest mistake but definitely a blow against my application.
They asked me to confirm with my physician if I ever was on anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds (I was on meds as a kid but can't remember what they were) and I also might need a note from my physician confirming I'm mentally sound.
I think I have a pretty strong case overall. The police interaction was a brief, isolated incident. Haven't had any issues before or after. The only thing was misunderstanding a question and checking off "no" .
They asked me to confirm with my physician if I ever was on anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds (I was on meds as a kid but can't remember what they were) and I also might need a note from my physician confirming I'm mentally sound.
I think I have a pretty strong case overall. The police interaction was a brief, isolated incident. Haven't had any issues before or after. The only thing was misunderstanding a question and checking off "no" .
That's what I thought too, and I think "normally" that's what they mean, but sounds like right now they have a backlog of licenses that need to be printed. Our timelines are almost the same, they set mine to issued on March 18... so you should probably get yours in about a week or 2 from now
Manywhelps
New member
- Location
- Newmarket, Ont.
Jan 27th - CFSC course completed
Feb 19th - CFSC results received
Feb 21st - Mailed out application
Feb 28th - Application received by RCMP
Mar 25th - CC charged, application status updated to say that the initial phase had been completed and to wait for further updates
Apr 1st - Application approved, says I should receive the license within two weeks
No references were called.
Feb 19th - CFSC results received
Feb 21st - Mailed out application
Feb 28th - Application received by RCMP
Mar 25th - CC charged, application status updated to say that the initial phase had been completed and to wait for further updates
Apr 1st - Application approved, says I should receive the license within two weeks
No references were called.
Anything that shows up on your CPIC will red flag you. Just get a letter from your Doctor and you good 2 go.
Feb 11th - RPAL Application received by RCMP
A few days ago I called my MP's office and they reached out to the firearms folks, then boom - yesterday my licence was issued with no calls to references. I can finally start my new career (I'm very grateful!). Not sure yet whether I'll be buying a handgun to train with (outside of work). Nothing stopping me, just don't know if it's necessary. Time will tell training-wise.
Added Note: I ran the risk of being unemployed for an additional month (I had already given notice at my last job), which is why I called the MP's office in the first place - I needed to get working. They will work to make your file a priority if it is for employment, as mine was. I hope this helps anyone out there who may be in a similar situation as mine.
*Thank you to the folks in this forum for letting me know that I could ask my MP's office for help! Because of that my file got processed faster and I'm off to start my training.*
A few days ago I called my MP's office and they reached out to the firearms folks, then boom - yesterday my licence was issued with no calls to references. I can finally start my new career (I'm very grateful!). Not sure yet whether I'll be buying a handgun to train with (outside of work). Nothing stopping me, just don't know if it's necessary. Time will tell training-wise.
Added Note: I ran the risk of being unemployed for an additional month (I had already given notice at my last job), which is why I called the MP's office in the first place - I needed to get working. They will work to make your file a priority if it is for employment, as mine was. I hope this helps anyone out there who may be in a similar situation as mine.
*Thank you to the folks in this forum for letting me know that I could ask my MP's office for help! Because of that my file got processed faster and I'm off to start my training.*
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Yeah I was fine. The whole incident was a misunderstanding. Never was suicidal or self-harmed. The individual who reported me later admitted they misunderstood what I said and now agrees I was never suicidal. The CFO agreed to contact them about it as well.
