Shorten PAL Approval Times
- Thread starter calalta
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October 5th licence in hand! Total 43 days. Not bad since I delayed faxing in the test results.
They approved mine today ! ( PAL + RPAL ) , and will print it on Tuesday 
-received everything on Aug 7th in Miramachi
- had references call in, and called them 3 times , with bit over a week in between calls. Super friendly and very helpful staff I have to say.
-approved today Oct 5
~ 60 days I'm guessing
Happy Camper !
-received everything on Aug 7th in Miramachi
- had references call in, and called them 3 times , with bit over a week in between calls. Super friendly and very helpful staff I have to say.
-approved today Oct 5
~ 60 days I'm guessing
Happy Camper !
So I figured I'd post and update my status as time goes. First time applicant for R/PAL.
September 28th 2012 - Challenged and passed both PAL and RPAL tests.
September 29th 2012 - Couriered application forms to Miramichi
October 4th 2012 - Item successfully delivered
October 24th 2012 - Information shows up online as "completed initial processing" and "Now in progress"
November 5th 2012 - Called in and transferred to do interview. Got the application number, called my references and had them call in. 10 minutes later, website says application has been processed and license has been issued.
32 days from reciept of the application. Much faster that I thought it'd be.
September 28th 2012 - Challenged and passed both PAL and RPAL tests.
September 29th 2012 - Couriered application forms to Miramichi
October 4th 2012 - Item successfully delivered
October 24th 2012 - Information shows up online as "completed initial processing" and "Now in progress"
November 5th 2012 - Called in and transferred to do interview. Got the application number, called my references and had them call in. 10 minutes later, website says application has been processed and license has been issued.
32 days from reciept of the application. Much faster that I thought it'd be.
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Cfo
Hi I am in a situation where I had applied for PAL and then the RCMP transferred my file to CFO here in Quebec and I believe it is the SQ who takes care of it. I called them last week and they told me "Oh I has been long time therefore I will put a priority note on it and you should receive a call within 48 hours or else contact us back". Conversation ended.
Today October 9th 2012 I called back and The individual from SQ told me that my file has been sent for investigation. It will take 6 months to 1 year. When I asked why? he refused to give me any reason. So I called back the RCMP and of course they were wondering what was going on. So they transferred me again to SQ. Sure enough, The same person only this time very rudely he said "Look do not bother calling back before April 2012". I asked if there was any one who was handling my case specifically? he answered NO.
I called directly at CFO and again a women very rudely told me that the person you spoke to last time put a note on your file and my answer wont be any different. So call after April 2013.
What should I do? At least I need to know what exactly is going on. Is there a version of me that I do not know and only SQ knows?
JUNE file was transferred to SQ and Payment was taken around that time frame. No progress from that day on. Non of my references were contacted neither was my wife.
I see you have some kind of experience dealing with these people. Please tell me of a way to deal with this. I need answers and I can not wait till April 2013. Initially I applied because of the CBSA application but I don't favour any refusal because it will play against me.
Please explain to me how "Quebec Ombudsman" work.
Thank you
Regards
Hi I am in a situation where I had applied for PAL and then the RCMP transferred my file to CFO here in Quebec and I believe it is the SQ who takes care of it. I called them last week and they told me "Oh I has been long time therefore I will put a priority note on it and you should receive a call within 48 hours or else contact us back". Conversation ended.
Today October 9th 2012 I called back and The individual from SQ told me that my file has been sent for investigation. It will take 6 months to 1 year. When I asked why? he refused to give me any reason. So I called back the RCMP and of course they were wondering what was going on. So they transferred me again to SQ. Sure enough, The same person only this time very rudely he said "Look do not bother calling back before April 2012". I asked if there was any one who was handling my case specifically? he answered NO.
I called directly at CFO and again a women very rudely told me that the person you spoke to last time put a note on your file and my answer wont be any different. So call after April 2013.
What should I do? At least I need to know what exactly is going on. Is there a version of me that I do not know and only SQ knows?
JUNE file was transferred to SQ and Payment was taken around that time frame. No progress from that day on. Non of my references were contacted neither was my wife.
I see you have some kind of experience dealing with these people. Please tell me of a way to deal with this. I need answers and I can not wait till April 2013. Initially I applied because of the CBSA application but I don't favour any refusal because it will play against me.
Please explain to me how "Quebec Ombudsman" work.
Thank you
Regards
Hi I am in a situation where I had applied for PAL and then the RCMP transferred my file to CFO here in Quebec and I believe it is the SQ who takes care of it. I called them last week and they told me "Oh I has been long time therefore I will put a priority note on it and you should receive a call within 48 hours or else contact us back". Conversation ended.
Today October 9th 2012 I called back and The individual from SQ told me that my file has been sent for investigation. It will take 6 months to 1 year. When I asked why? he refused to give me any reason. So I called back the RCMP and of course they were wondering what was going on. So they transferred me again to SQ. Sure enough, The same person only this time very rudely he said "Look do not bother calling back before April 2012". I asked if there was any one who was handling my case specifically? he answered NO.
I called directly at CFO and again a women very rudely told me that the person you spoke to last time put a note on your file and my answer wont be any different. So call after April 2013.
What should I do? At least I need to know what exactly is going on. Is there a version of me that I do not know and only SQ knows?
JUNE file was transferred to SQ and Payment was taken around that time frame. No progress from that day on. Non of my references were contacted neither was my wife.
I see you have some kind of experience dealing with these people. Please tell me of a way to deal with this. I need answers and I can not wait till April 2013. Initially I applied because of the CBSA application but I don't favour any refusal because it will play against me.
Please explain to me how "Quebec Ombudsman" work.
Thank you
Regards
pickeringchris
Regular
- Location
- Pickering Ontario
I have been checking my status online for a while now and there is nothing. Can you guys confirm if caps are important. Also, I listed my city of birth as Toronto/Ontario. Should I just put Toronto??? thanks
Knottybuoy
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Vancouver, BC
Your application can take 3 weeks to show up online. How long has it been? If it has been longer I would call in.
pickeringchris
Regular
- Location
- Pickering Ontario
It was delivered on Sept 28th. So only about 10 business days.
It looks like the thing to do here is post how your experience progressed, so here it goes .....
12-Sep-12 Passed CFSC & CRFSC
12-Sep-12 Mailed Application (standard post)
17-Sep-12 Date Shown as Received by CFC
03-Oct-12 Stamped test results recevied from CFO (Ontario)
04-Oct-12 Fax and Mailed results to CFC
09-Oct-12 Application appeared online as "being processed"
12-Oct-12 Called CFC - missing stampled test results. Re-sent FAX
15-Oct-12 Status of application is now "in progress"
15-Oct-12 Called CFC - transferred and completed phone interview
15-Oct-12 1st reference called in
15-Oct-12 2nd reference called in
15-Oct-12 Status Change: License Approved
28 Days on the nose.
12-Sep-12 Passed CFSC & CRFSC
12-Sep-12 Mailed Application (standard post)
17-Sep-12 Date Shown as Received by CFC
03-Oct-12 Stamped test results recevied from CFO (Ontario)
04-Oct-12 Fax and Mailed results to CFC
09-Oct-12 Application appeared online as "being processed"
12-Oct-12 Called CFC - missing stampled test results. Re-sent FAX
15-Oct-12 Status of application is now "in progress"
15-Oct-12 Called CFC - transferred and completed phone interview
15-Oct-12 1st reference called in
15-Oct-12 2nd reference called in
15-Oct-12 Status Change: License Approved
28 Days on the nose.
Here are my numbers:
Took firearms safety course August 4 th.
Sent in application via registered mail Aug. 7
Received by CFC (according to Canada post) Aug. 9
Entered in CFC system Aug. 10
Application forwarded to BC CFO Sept. 6
License appeared online as issued Oct. 11
Currently waiting for card to arrive in the mail from Miramachi.
Took firearms safety course August 4 th.
Sent in application via registered mail Aug. 7
Received by CFC (according to Canada post) Aug. 9
Entered in CFC system Aug. 10
Application forwarded to BC CFO Sept. 6
License appeared online as issued Oct. 11
Currently waiting for card to arrive in the mail from Miramachi.
Paul singh
New member
- Location
- Vancouver BC
Application Received on: 2012/08/31
OCT/15 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 Canada Firearms Centre Toll Free number. (1-800 731-4000)
Took 45 days was a long wait but is worth it..
Yahhhhhooooo time to buy some guns.
How long does the mail take. I live in Vancouver BC.
OCT/15 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 Canada Firearms Centre Toll Free number. (1-800 731-4000)
Took 45 days was a long wait but is worth it..
Yahhhhhooooo time to buy some guns.
How long does the mail take. I live in Vancouver BC.
ALBERTA
August 18, 2012 - PAL and RPAL courses. Passed both
August 24, 2012 - Shows up in RCMP system
September 13, 2012 - They take more of my dollars!
October 9, 2012 - Approved and issued
October 15, 2012 - Received in mail
52 days. Not bad I suppose
August 18, 2012 - PAL and RPAL courses. Passed both
August 24, 2012 - Shows up in RCMP system
September 13, 2012 - They take more of my dollars!
October 9, 2012 - Approved and issued
October 15, 2012 - Received in mail
52 days. Not bad I suppose
June 29, 2012 - Application Received by CFC
July 16, 2012 - Transferred to CFO BC
July 19, 2012 - 1st Reference called
July 24, 2012 - 2nd Reference called
...............
October 17, 2012 - still in process ( i am a Permanent Resident not a Citizen yet)
>>>>>
I hope that I will get it before Christmas(((
July 16, 2012 - Transferred to CFO BC
July 19, 2012 - 1st Reference called
July 24, 2012 - 2nd Reference called
...............
October 17, 2012 - still in process ( i am a Permanent Resident not a Citizen yet)
>>>>>
I hope that I will get it before Christmas
(((- September 17, 2012: RPAL application received (I can't remember when I mailed it by express post)
- October 18, 2012:
- CFC called before lunch, left info for me to call back.
- Got home early from work, called to do my interview.
- Nice CFC lady tells me that reference interview #1 is done, message left with reference #2
- Go out for a bit
- Come home, check CFC website and....
Current Status: Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued.
Woohoo!
OccasionallyOnTarget
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Burnaby, BC
First post!
August 25-26 - took the safety courses
August 31 - mailed application
September 4 - application received by CFC
September 25-27 - CFC interviews of me and references
October 12 - checked website - license approved (yay!)
October 18 - received license in mail
October 20 - purchased first gun
... waiting for the ATT
EDIT: Gun taken home from the store November 1. So, from taking the course to having a gun at home, under 10 weeks.
August 25-26 - took the safety courses
August 31 - mailed application
September 4 - application received by CFC
September 25-27 - CFC interviews of me and references
October 12 - checked website - license approved (yay!)
October 18 - received license in mail
October 20 - purchased first gun
... waiting for the ATT
EDIT: Gun taken home from the store November 1. So, from taking the course to having a gun at home, under 10 weeks.
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Vancouver, BC - here are my timelines:
* Mailed Sept 12.
* Received Sept 21
* Checked site Oct 9, showing when received.
* Called Oct 15 after no change - needed more info
* Called Oct 22, got immediately transferred for interview. My references also called in today.
* Checked website - license issued.
31 days from when they received my application to license being issued.
* Mailed Sept 12.
* Received Sept 21
* Checked site Oct 9, showing when received.
* Called Oct 15 after no change - needed more info
* Called Oct 22, got immediately transferred for interview. My references also called in today.
* Checked website - license issued.
31 days from when they received my application to license being issued.
Alberta
Sept. 6 Mailed
Sept. 13 Received
Oct. 3 They sent letter asking for more info
Oct. 10 Notice web site shows a request for more info. Called in and faxed info.
Oct. 17 Myself and 1st reference called for interview. 2nd reference cant be found
Oct. 17 Tracked down 2nd reference on email. Turns out he is travelling in Ontario, and does not want to call in while travelling.
Oct. 18 Email continues, reference suggests I should wait until he returns: 1.5 weeks. The toll free number will cost 5 minutes airtime.
Oct. 18 Restrain myself from telling reference true thoughts and suggestions, considering the questions he was about to answer on my behalf. Resort to being persistant but nice ... works!
Oct. 19 Website shows license issued.
36 days including a 1 week 2 day delay due to my own error, not bad.
Sept. 6 Mailed
Sept. 13 Received
Oct. 3 They sent letter asking for more info
Oct. 10 Notice web site shows a request for more info. Called in and faxed info.
Oct. 17 Myself and 1st reference called for interview. 2nd reference cant be found
Oct. 17 Tracked down 2nd reference on email. Turns out he is travelling in Ontario, and does not want to call in while travelling.
Oct. 18 Email continues, reference suggests I should wait until he returns: 1.5 weeks. The toll free number will cost 5 minutes airtime.
Oct. 18 Restrain myself from telling reference true thoughts and suggestions, considering the questions he was about to answer on my behalf. Resort to being persistant but nice ... works!
Oct. 19 Website shows license issued.
36 days including a 1 week 2 day delay due to my own error, not bad.
