Shorten PAL Approval Times

Hey all,

Just wondering if you guys could let me know how concerned I should be. I did my restricted and non-restricted course during the last weekend of July 2013. I sent in my application right away. Online, it shows my application received on August 6. My references were called almost two months ago, my credit card charged in the middle of August. I got a letter to call them at the beginning of November, which I did right away. I called on November 26 for a status update and the lady said it's been sent to the CFO in BC as "standard practice". Online, it still says that my application has completed initial processing. More than anything, I'm extremely annoyed.
 
ssg8519 said:
Hey all,

Just wondering if you guys could let me know how concerned I should be. I did my restricted and non-restricted course during the last weekend of July 2013. I sent in my application right away. Online, it shows my application received on August 6. My references were called almost two months ago, my credit card charged in the middle of August. I got a letter to call them at the beginning of November, which I did right away. I called on November 26 for a status update and the lady said it's been sent to the CFO in BC as "standard practice". Online, it still says that my application has completed initial processing. More than anything, I'm extremely annoyed.
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Raise hell with your MP / MPP for starters.. as well as with the CFO and document everything..

this is yet another example of the BS pulled by the CFO's
 
Hi ssg8519,

I'd call 1-800-731-4000, and ask the agent for the extension to the BC CFO. (or search on this thread, I'm sure it's been posted here before)
Call the BC CFO and check what the situation is with them.
 
Ontario RPAL in 42 days

I just received my RPAL card in the mail. :dancingbanana: From reception by the CFC (Oct 30th) to card in hand (Dec 11th) in Ontario, it's 42 days. It was issued on Dec 3rd (34 days), but I understand they only mail them out on Fridays. I called in to do my interview and I got my references to call in the same day.
 
My second reference finally got to do his interview today checked the status right after "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. (1-800 731-40000" so from mailing Oct 22 to today is 51 days, now just to wait by the mail box.
 
desben said:
I just received my RPAL card in the mail. :dancingbanana: From reception by the CFC (Oct 30th) to card in hand (Dec 11th) in Ontario, it's 42 days. It was issued on Dec 3rd (34 days), but I understand they only mail them out on Fridays. I called in to do my interview and I got my references to call in the same day.
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Apparently that is not true.. nor is it true they are only printed one day a week. It might have been at one time however but according to the senior CFC staff it is not the case.
 
Anyone having issues with the RCMP website? I can't seem to get past the "Submit your security questions" page. I suspect its a browser related issue as Chrome and IE10 reproduce the same hang. I have already called in and done my interview, references are calling this week. Thanks to the OP for the advice! I sent off my PAL application on Nov 4th, hoping to get it before 2014.
 
infin@ said:
Anyone having issues with the RCMP website? I can't seem to get past the "Submit your security questions" page. I suspect its a browser related issue as Chrome and IE10 reproduce the same hang. I have already called in and done my interview, references are calling this week. Thanks to the OP for the advice! I sent off my PAL application on Nov 4th, hoping to get it before 2014.
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Ya you have to run IE in 7 or 8 mode
 
wgamble89 said:
Ya you have to run IE in 7 or 8 mode
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For anyone having the same issue as myself and running IE 10 you can go into developer tools and run IE10 in compatibility IE7 mode. This worked for me, and saved my resorting to using an older machine. I'm sure this has been mentioned already but figured I'd post it anyway.

Step1: Open IE10
Step2: Press "F12" to open the developer window at the bottom of the screen.
Step3: Select IE7 from the "Browser Mode" toolbar
Step4: Load the RCMP page

Happy hunting!
 
Just had a spare time between 9h and 5h to call in and guess what?

"We are currently experiencing system problems, please try again later" and their website is also down.

Yeah no problem it's not like I'm working between 9h and 5h, I have plenty of time to call you back later.
 
My current RPAL timeline:

Nov 11 Mailed application
Nov 18 Received at Miramichi
Nov 29 Showed online in progress
Dec 6 CC charged
Dec 11 had My interview
Dec 11 reference 1 interview
Dec 12 reference 2 interview
(Dec 16 will be 28 days)
 
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infin@ said:
Anyone having issues with the RCMP website? I can't seem to get past the "Submit your security questions" page. I suspect its a browser related issue as Chrome and IE10 reproduce the same hang. I have already called in and done my interview, references are calling this week. Thanks to the OP for the advice! I sent off my PAL application on Nov 4th, hoping to get it before 2014.
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Try this link

https://secure.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/eCFISIWS/editLicenceQueryAuthentication.do
 
-Oct. 4, CFSC, CRFSC completed.
-Oct. 11, mailed app registered mail.
-Oct. 16, filed complaint with canada post for late delivery.
-Oct. 17, CFC received app. (Registered mail)
-Oct. 28, I received stamped exam results (stamped on Oct 22.)
-Oct. 29, called CFC, told to wait 4 weeks from the time they received app.
-Nov. 5, called CFC, told 6 weeks.
-Nov. 14, CC charged. I called, given fax #. (Initial processing) "you have been or will be contacted for additional info"
-Nov. 15, faxed results. Called to confirm, told it would take up to 3 business days.
-Nov. 19, "initial processing completed, it is now in progress. Check the status again at a later date"
-Nov. 21, called for interview. Told try Nov. 28th.
-Nov. 25, called for interview. Told another week.
-Nov. 28, called for interview. Told they were ready on the 26th and they tried to reach me and 2 references. Letters sent out. I did my interview. (They did NOT try to reach anyone)
-Nov. 29, 1st reference done.
-Dec. 4, 2nd reference done.
-Dec. 10, received my letter for interview.
-Dec. 11, references received their letters.
-Dec. 12, ISSUED!!!

56 days :mad: pathetic, might have been able to save a week if I called twice as much (every other day)

I can buy a gun right now? Personal sale sorta thing? And it's legal n #### right?
Called and the card needs to be in possession :/

Thank yas for your input on this excellent thread!! Shaves a lot of time off!
 
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took 170 days from the day it arrived online.. Its been issued but it says 2 weeks so who knows.. the longest 170 days ever
 
October 21 : Mailed
October 25: Received at Miramichi
November 6: Called in first time, said to wait 2 weeks
November 15: Called in second time, said to wait 2 weeks
November 25: Application appeared online as in progres
December 3: Called in third time, said to wait 2 weeks for interview
December 9: Called in fourth time, "services were unavailable"
December 13: Called in fifth time, transfered at quebec CFO, said to wait until the end of january for interviews...
 
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