Jesus it’s bad enough we have to wait 2-3 months when there are no issues. I already have my PAL and own several NR firearms. The fact I have to go through this entire process again is absolutely criminal. There’s nothing criminal I could possibly do with restricted firearms that I couldn’t already do with Non restricteds. I can’t imagine adding another 8 months into the process for a flag.
PAL Wait Time
- Thread starter rgh470
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Jesus it’s bad enough we have to wait 2-3 months when there are no issues. I already have my PAL and own several NR firearms. The fact I have to go through this entire process again is absolutely criminal. There’s nothing criminal I could possibly do with restricted firearms that I couldn’t already do with Non restricteds. I can’t imagine adding another 8 months into the process for a flag.
I better call into CFO. Mine probably flagged. I agree criminal you pay for a course BEFORE even knowing 100% you will get approved. Criminal thay are too cheap to higher more cfo and delay to this extent. To be honest I know many RCMP. They find every excuse to delay because ALL of them I know think not 1 citizen should have a gun for ANY reason. HUNTING? ... Bow Hunt. Criminal our Government is allowed to put an ANTI GUN Ministry/Organization in charge of GUN CONTROL
Give your head a shake man. So in your opinion, you shouldn’t have to pay for university without some guarantee you’ll get the career you want first ???
Sorry pal, you pay your money, take the course and then hope you get accepted. Just like everything else in life. It’s part of being an Adult. When you get older, you’ll understand.
How about this CRAZY IDEA ... You apply . If accepted , you must do course prior to any license issued. ABSOLUTE thievery by our Government to require the course prior. In 2016 688 people were declined P.A.L. With 13% gst and course usually $200. The Government collected 17+ k in gst they would not have otherwise got. There is ZERO reason for any Individuals to be doing or paying a course for which they will not be eligable for a P.A.L. Just criminal.
P.S. I am actually almost retirement age .... Have many years experience on crooked Government & crooked cops!!
An update, My application appeared online today (July 18, 2018).
Although I got a message, basically saying I will be contacted via mail, or phone due to missing information.
I called Miramichi, and the rep had told me that there was in issue with my photo, but she couldn't figure out what the issue was. Everything looked to be in order, I was told to give them a call in 5 days for an update.
RifleGirl1986
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Southern Ontario
This gives me some hope. I called in today and they still do not have a file # so I can send my course results in. They received my application on June 13th. Will call again on Friday to check in on the status.
I contacted my MP 2 weeks ago and have heard nothing back, much less have a licence issued. So... Still waiting closing in on 6 months
That’s so ridiculous. Any boxes checked off that would have caused the delay?
RifleGirl1986
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Southern Ontario
No, called in again today. They said mine should show sometime mid next week. She said they were working on the ones that arrived just before mine. I plan to call Wednesday again to try to get another update. Hopefully yours will show on the system next week too.
Did the whole renewal thing photo & app online with the smartphone in about 15 minutes.
Received the plastic document in the mail about 3 1/2 weeks later.
Of course mine is only a PAL for rifles & shotguns.
Might take longer for those with restricted or prohibited firearms.
When c71 passes it’ll probably take a year with all the background checks going back to the womb.
Received the plastic document in the mail about 3 1/2 weeks later.
Of course mine is only a PAL for rifles & shotguns.
Might take longer for those with restricted or prohibited firearms.
When c71 passes it’ll probably take a year with all the background checks going back to the womb.
Nope not a one.. Passed course with a perfect score.. No criminal record. No medical history...
Sidearm Sambo
Regular
Had a valid non- restricted licence since they first legislated it. Took the restricted course(passed it) April 15. Sent all paperwork to the Firearms Safety people. Got it back May 15th. Sent completed application and course paperwork in to RCMP on May 16th by priority post. They received it May 18th. Was told 4 to 6 weeks to process. I did call weekly just to try and find out if the app was complete or if there were any outstanding missing material. Finally during the 6th week i was advised my app was being processed. I did recieve my updated licence on July 13th. Im in Ontario. RCMP say the applications are "High Volume" and the calls are "High Volume" so all their representatives are busy! I cant believe there are that many applications thus creating a backlog. Keep on trying and dont give in to beurocracy!
TheFalseProphet
Regular
Did you call or email? Seems most emails go unanswered. We had to repeatedly call and got an appointment scheduled to meet in person.
I'm seeing an average of 40 calendar days from the date they receive to the date they appear online.
I needed to send in a photo, they received the updated photo yesterday (July 23, 2018). I called today, and was told to give them a call back in a few weeks to get an update to confirm they received the photo.
Sent all my paper work for an upgrade to RPAL. It was received may. 11th
It showed up online June. 20th
Called today July. 24th and was told the Alberta CFO has had it since late June but have a large back log and to call back in 3 to 4 weeks. Very frustrating.
It showed up online June. 20th
Called today July. 24th and was told the Alberta CFO has had it since late June but have a large back log and to call back in 3 to 4 weeks. Very frustrating.
Time line of my application thus far. From Quebec, for PAL
April 28. completed CFSC
May 30. Received stamped packet
May 31. Sent application
June 6. Application received at Miramichi
July 16. Application showed up online and CC was charged
July 20. Called Miramichi. The lady i spoke with was very nice, said my photo was scanned into the system and she was going to send it to the Quebec CFO (slightly frustrating that it seems the only reason it even got sent that day was becasue I called)
Today I called in and was told the Quebec CFO has the file and to call back in a few weeks. (Day 50)
April 28. completed CFSC
May 30. Received stamped packet
May 31. Sent application
June 6. Application received at Miramichi
July 16. Application showed up online and CC was charged
July 20. Called Miramichi. The lady i spoke with was very nice, said my photo was scanned into the system and she was going to send it to the Quebec CFO (slightly frustrating that it seems the only reason it even got sent that day was becasue I called)
Today I called in and was told the Quebec CFO has the file and to call back in a few weeks. (Day 50)
