PAL Wait Time

Patriot79 said:
Did your card arrive yet?

I am also in Ontario, approved/issued on August 15, 2022 but nothing in the mail yet.

Trying to get through to the call center and typically getting hung up on. Using option 1-5-1
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Update from Ontario (PAL/RPAL)

License Approved: August 15, 2022
License Printed/ Mailed: August 18, 2022

Still waiting for the actual card to arrive in the mail. I called yesterday about 20 times using menu option 1-5-1 (missing payment on an application) and menu option 1-5-2 (all other inquiries) and my experiences were:

1) Getting message saying that they are too busy, to call back later and being disconnected
2) Getting message saying that their offices are closed (despite calling in the 9 AM to 5 PM window)
3) Waiting on hold just to be disconnected
4) Waiting on hold to get a message saying my call could not be transferred due to technical difficulties and getting disconnected

I called back today using menu option 1-5-1 again and I got through to someone but they couldn't help me as they can only take payments and process restricted transfers. Before they transferred me, I asked if I get disconnected and need to call back, what menu options I should use to get to the correct queue. The lady said I basically need to use menu options 1 (English) - 1 (Known extension) - 2501 (Licensing inquiries queue extension).

I did the above, did not get any of the annoying messages from yesterday, waited about an hour and spoke to an officer that was able to help me. I was informed that the license was printed and mailed on August 18, 2022 and that I should wait another week or two and call back if the card does not arrive by then.

I asked if they are able to provide me with my actual license # over the phone as I said that I would like to sign up on a waiting list for the range. The officer provided me with the license number over the phone and I was able to sign up for the range waiting list and go shopping online while I wait for the card to arrive. Having the license number also allowed me to login as a license holder on the website.
 
2022-June-06 Application Received
2022-Sept-02 Initial Review Completed / Credit Card Charged

Now I wait. Been a solid three months now (Alberta)
 
MikeWild said:
BC PAL to RPAL Upgrade
Application received on
2022-06-09

CC charged on Aug 26

Current status
We have completed the initial review of your firearms licence application. If additional information is required, you will be contacted. Please check the status again at a later date.
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I'm about to let the smoke out of my credit cards! ;o)

Updated yesterday Sept 2 to this:

Current status
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).
 
Witty_Nickname said:
2022-June-06 Application Received
2022-Sept-02 Initial Review Completed / Credit Card Charged

Now I wait. Been a solid three months now (Alberta)
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CFO for Alberta both are backed logged 3 months as they are just starting on June applications, it took mine a few months as well,
but it is in the mail should have it this week or next as it does nothing at this moment with this import ban but still great to have it.

just be patient and it will be approved i had past criminal charges and i was able to pass, the 2 CFO in Alberta are amazing and understanding they are just overloaded.
 
anyone know how backed up BC cfo is?
application received: May 3rd
initial review and CC charge: Aug 3rd
still waiting on anything else to happen. wondering if I should spend a day calling or just let er run a bit longer
 
connor2557 said:
anyone know how backed up BC cfo is?
application received: May 3rd
initial review and CC charge: Aug 3rd
still waiting on anything else to happen. wondering if I should spend a day calling or just let er run a bit longer
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I dunno, but it must be pretty long. They received mine on April 12 and charged my CC July 13. Since then all I get is the 'initial review completed' message.
 
All provinces are in the same boat from what RCMP Firearms mentioned 6-12 month to process new applications, some are passing quicker than others due to nothing on their records, or health wise,
But it is the 28-day min waiting period before your app is even looked on top of the 3 months back log you have waited on top of, and what is the point of applying for PAL due to no firearms availability, good old JT scum bag,
 
Ontario

Received May 12
Sat idle until August 22 when it went to initial review completed
A week later it was updated to license on the way.

Seems to be 3 plus months idle period between receiving and reviewing in Ontario, as my 2 buddys time-frames were similar
 
Fireball027 said:
Ontario

Received May 12
Sat idle until August 22 when it went to initial review completed
A week later it was updated to license on the way.

Seems to be 3 plus months idle period between receiving and reviewing in Ontario, as my 2 buddys time-frames were similar
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How long after your CC was charged did you get approved?
 
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BNK001 said:
Ontario resticted & non-restricted license timeline:

RCMP Received: 27 May 2022
CC Charged: 18 Aug 2022 (Initial Review completed)
License Issued : 31-Aug-2022

I am so happy! but the gun prices are super crazy
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Dude thats crazy fast, my CC was charged on August 13 and I still have no updates.

Hope I can get it soon. Enjoy :)
 
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