Shorten PAL Approval Times
- Thread starter calalta
- Start date
I sent mine Feb 1, called last Wednesday to see how things were going and she said to wait until at least the 4 week mark (today) because that's usually how long it takes to get to it. It showed up online today as being received on Feb 5.
Gonna call in today and hopefully get things rolling.
Mine is an upgrade to RPAL.
Schian
Gonna call in today and hopefully get things rolling.
Mine is an upgrade to RPAL.
Schian
Pretty sure it includes weekends.
justinb1981
Regular
- Location
- Hamilton, Ontario
28 calendar days. Weekends included
Was your credit card charged as well? and is this for just PAL?
Haven't checked if CC was charged yet. My references called in. They only wanted to talk to one of them. PAL and RPAL.
My PAL application arrived Feb 11, as of today Mar 1 it has appeared online,
"Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.
Note:
An accurately completed firearms licence application normally takes about 45 days to process. Incomplete and inaccurate information can add additional processing time."
I just called in, I waited 10 minutes to get thru, I was told at this time my references do not need to call in, there is nothing I need to do and I should wait a few weeks.
"Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.
Note:
An accurately completed firearms licence application normally takes about 45 days to process. Incomplete and inaccurate information can add additional processing time."
I just called in, I waited 10 minutes to get thru, I was told at this time my references do not need to call in, there is nothing I need to do and I should wait a few weeks.
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WooHoo the system works even in Onterio!
Recieved Nov10 Online as of today March 1 (I checked the last 3 days not including the weekend so this is accurate). Fingers crossed but this was the first hurdle and still 8 days mandatory wait so this is a good sign.
P.s.
This is for my Pal/Rpal
Did not call in
Did not register mail it
Waited for exams to come back (didn't know at the time you could send in separate)
Did not have refrances call
Will wait till 28 days are up before calling (testing how the system works on its own)
Recently moved and submitted in Ontario
Will update if I can pry my number out before card is mailed.
Recieved Nov10 Online as of today March 1 (I checked the last 3 days not including the weekend so this is accurate). Fingers crossed but this was the first hurdle and still 8 days mandatory wait so this is a good sign.
P.s.
This is for my Pal/Rpal
Did not call in
Did not register mail it
Waited for exams to come back (didn't know at the time you could send in separate)
Did not have refrances call
Will wait till 28 days are up before calling (testing how the system works on its own)
Recently moved and submitted in Ontario
Will update if I can pry my number out before card is mailed.
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As of today credit card has not been charged. There are a couple of charges from yesterday that havent shown up yet. I bought a gun safe on Saturday and it just showed up on my statement today. They are a little behind with this stuff. if it doesn't show up by Friday, I'll call them to make sure there wasnt an issue.
I will never understand how this system works, I am upgrading from Pal to Rpal, my wife is applying for her Rpal, she has never had a firearms licence. Both our applications were received in NS on January 28th, both showed up online on February 19th, we both had our reference call on February 23rd, check today and her Rpal is in the mail already, that is 33 days for an Rpal to be issued for a first timer with a 28 day waiting period! I am happy for her, but pretty sure that mine will probably be a complete pain in the ass because she is so damn lucky 
sam burton
Regular
- Location
- armstrong BC
well after calling the BC CFO last week and being told i was approved and then waiting for the status to change on the website, i finally called CFP today and they told me they hadn't heard from the BC CFO yet! they transfered me directly and after talking to someone different at the BC CFO they said somehow my approval got lost between the CFO and the CFP!
So now it has been approved and status changed within 10 min on the website.
Also told them i had made a deposit on a pistol and asked when we could start the transfer, I was told as i am approved i could start the transfer immediately and just had to send in proof of range membership before it could be completed, which i did though a pic and email from my Iphone.
I just might get that S&W 645 sometime this year after all!!
So now it has been approved and status changed within 10 min on the website.
Also told them i had made a deposit on a pistol and asked when we could start the transfer, I was told as i am approved i could start the transfer immediately and just had to send in proof of range membership before it could be completed, which i did though a pic and email from my Iphone.
I just might get that S&W 645 sometime this year after all!!
Updating this timeline, I've been continuing to check online and tonight [29 days] I see: "Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued."
grimreefer
Regular
- Location
- Vancouver Island
Updating this timeline, I've been continuing to check online and tonight [29 days] I see: "Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued."
That's awesome. Mine is moving along at a similar pace. PAL or RPAL?
JUST got my license today, finally. 1 year and 7 months later. I called once a week to check my status. Not sure if it took so long because I got my restricted as well? Either way tax returns and gun license arriving in the same week has to be a sign....
grimreefer
Regular
- Location
- Vancouver Island
You talked to them every week for the past year and a half and they didn't tell you what the problem was?
