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That's good news Live in Ontario, kinda hard to find a range to join. Each one seems to have a waiting list and the membership fees seem to be very high.
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Yes, the increase in PAL holders is causing issues with range access. Just remember you can't shoot restricted firearms anywhere other than a range but Ontario apparently will not hold the transfer until you get one. You probably realize that but I just wanted to make it clear I'm talking about transfers.
It's the plight of the new PAL holder, ranges within reach are either too pricey or they've frozen memberships.
I asked the woman to transfer me to the local cfo office but she just cut me off and told me to wait a few weeks and then call back. I also tried the extention 9530 with no luck. I'll try em again this week.
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What my instructor does: Spray transparent but different colour on the envelop. Make it different looking.
Enclose EVERY document CFC need to approve your application, don't lost anything.
An official letter to explain any possible situation, in case you think if there is something may causes them to refuse your application, explain it CLEARLY.
Be polite but not over.
Have some guarantor with good social position to sign for you: I got my doctor and a lawyer to sign for me.
Make your application nice and neat. Enclose your photo in a small transparent bag, staple it with your application.
Enclose EVERY document CFC need to approve your application, don't lost anything.
An official letter to explain any possible situation, in case you think if there is something may causes them to refuse your application, explain it CLEARLY.
Be polite but not over.
Have some guarantor with good social position to sign for you: I got my doctor and a lawyer to sign for me.
Make your application nice and neat. Enclose your photo in a small transparent bag, staple it with your application.
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Anybody having issues with checking status on the RCMP site? Getting a http error 404 File Not Found Broken Link?
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Yup, I've been getting that same issue since yesterday.
June 26: Called the toll number and asked them to transfer me to BC CFO office and they did immediately. Waited on hold for a few minutes then had a VERY helpful man ask me for my info (dob, name, address etc.). Put me on hold for a few minutes then came back and told me my application was held up in a que for approval which he did over the phone. I then asked for my Pal number to complete my range membership and he was quick to do so and explained the "long term" ATT to me more clearly. He also gave me the offices email and advised me to email my range membership for a faster response. (57 days from mailing).
WTH?!?!? Please don't listen to this and definitely don't do it!
Just send in a properly completed application, use trackable mail and wait until it shows up online.
Once you see it online (up until this point there is absolutely nothing you can do), call them up and ask if there is anything else they require from you. They will 99/100 times tell you to have one or both of your references call in and provide you with the application number.
DON'T spray anything on your envelope, don't put stuff in plastic baggies just be normal, accurate and stay on top of the progress.
Saskatchewan
May 9 - mailed application by regular post
June 20- appeared online. Received date may 16
June 20- cc charged
June 26- phoned in. I was told no reference needed. Photo is getting scanned and application will be sent to CFO.
Good so far. Spoke with a nice lady. She told me that I can call anytime if I have any concerns(I was surprised,as I read they can be rude at times)
I was thinking they might need my references call in as I am
an immigrant and been in canada for only 7 years. ��
May 9 - mailed application by regular post
June 20- appeared online. Received date may 16
June 20- cc charged
June 26- phoned in. I was told no reference needed. Photo is getting scanned and application will be sent to CFO.
Good so far. Spoke with a nice lady. She told me that I can call anytime if I have any concerns(I was surprised,as I read they can be rude at times)
I was thinking they might need my references call in as I am
an immigrant and been in canada for only 7 years. ��
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That's what our instructor did. Everyone in our classmates' envelop is sprayed transparent BLUE. And apparently it works.
Well... Probably because it seemed more obvious than the others and attracted the one who opened it.
Anyway... That's 20 yrs ago.
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Hi Guys, I have a quick question about checking for my application online.
I sent mine in May and they received it on the 23rd on May. Is the web site for checking "case sensitive" ie; should I be typing in the information as capitals letters or as normal? Also, I was born in Germany, do I have to put the country along with he town or just the name of the town?
I've been checking for my app online for a couple of days now and all I get is "Error 1: we have nothing that matches....". Should I just keep waiting? I'm kind of paranoid that I did something wrong and they aren't processing my application.
Thanks, any help is appreciated.
I sent mine in May and they received it on the 23rd on May. Is the web site for checking "case sensitive" ie; should I be typing in the information as capitals letters or as normal? Also, I was born in Germany, do I have to put the country along with he town or just the name of the town?
I've been checking for my app online for a couple of days now and all I get is "Error 1: we have nothing that matches....". Should I just keep waiting? I'm kind of paranoid that I did something wrong and they aren't processing my application.
Thanks, any help is appreciated.
Hi Guys,
Finally get approved for PAL only here is my timeline:
Apr.7th regular mailed the package.
Apr.13th received by rcmp.
Called Jun.5th and was told the application is with BC CFO.
Got a letter issued on Jun.5th requesting non-criminal record or permanent resident card since I landed less than 5 years.
Faxed in the PR card next Monday and called and was told it takes 5 days for the faxed info. to BC CFO.
Checked online this morning the 27th it says the license is issued.
So overall if the additional information was not needed total time would be 2 days less than 2 full month. And yes, call in when the application is with local CFO definitely make them pay attention to your case.
And for new immigrants, make sure to have a copy PR card in your application no matter how long you have been in Canada. I have been in Canada for 9 years started as a student I thought they would have all my record but no, still need that info.
Finally get approved for PAL only here is my timeline:
Apr.7th regular mailed the package.
Apr.13th received by rcmp.
Called Jun.5th and was told the application is with BC CFO.
Got a letter issued on Jun.5th requesting non-criminal record or permanent resident card since I landed less than 5 years.
Faxed in the PR card next Monday and called and was told it takes 5 days for the faxed info. to BC CFO.
Checked online this morning the 27th it says the license is issued.
So overall if the additional information was not needed total time would be 2 days less than 2 full month. And yes, call in when the application is with local CFO definitely make them pay attention to your case.
And for new immigrants, make sure to have a copy PR card in your application no matter how long you have been in Canada. I have been in Canada for 9 years started as a student I thought they would have all my record but no, still need that info.
Thanks for the answers guys...
I just checked again and my application is now there..."completed initial processing". I was worrying for nothing.
