Shorten PAL Approval Times
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HaliGunian
Regular
- Location
- Nova Scotia
Hell, I was hoping to get mine in March, in time for my birthday, and that doesn't seem likely either.
What's really frustrating is my info isn't up on the website yet either.
Reclaimer117
Regular
- Location
- SW Ontario
Paperwork received at Miramichi. Thanks for the guidance. Now to wait and check the website in a couple of weeks.
Great news here as well!!!
So mine took the journey as follow:
YYC, AB
Oct 30-31 2017 CFSC/CRFSC completed passed and result given on the spot
Nov 03 2017 Mailed application via Post Canada Express
Nov 08 2017 received by Miramichi RCMP
Dec 09 first call after 30 days , was told 5-6 weeks back logs to wait
Dec 19 credit card got charged and went online to verify, it is in the system
Dec 21 2nd call and to ask if all was in good standing , if any assistance from my part; was told all good and waiting photo process
Asked to agent if will be done within the 45 days.... said 45 days is for them to process the file that after it passes to Provincial CFO and it might take one week or weekS!
Dec 23rd online shows approved and to wait for mail within two weeks.
What a journey!!!! 45 days!! Great xmas present!!!
Merry Christmas to all!!
!!
So mine took the journey as follow:
YYC, AB
Oct 30-31 2017 CFSC/CRFSC completed passed and result given on the spot
Nov 03 2017 Mailed application via Post Canada Express
Nov 08 2017 received by Miramichi RCMP
Dec 09 first call after 30 days , was told 5-6 weeks back logs to wait
Dec 19 credit card got charged and went online to verify, it is in the system
Dec 21 2nd call and to ask if all was in good standing , if any assistance from my part; was told all good and waiting photo process
Asked to agent if will be done within the 45 days.... said 45 days is for them to process the file that after it passes to Provincial CFO and it might take one week or weekS!
Dec 23rd online shows approved and to wait for mail within two weeks.
What a journey!!!! 45 days!! Great xmas present!!!
Merry Christmas to all!!
!!
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Beyond sites like this, I can't find much of anything informational online anywhere. I'd love to see some real stats! out of curiosity, where did you get that percentage from?
It's from the RCMP website. The Commissioner also publishes an annual report on the Firearms licensing program.
Maritimer67
Member
- Location
- SW Ontario
Hey Newf! Just curious, what province are you in? I am in ON, RPAL logged in august 14th 2017. My last call was back in early Nov, told they are backed up 1-2 months to assign to CFO. If anyone has any other insights, please share. I think I will call and fax if I don't see a change in the system by next week- the five month mark....
Cameron SS
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Ground Zero
You should be aware that according to the CFP the clock doesn't start on the 45 days until the application is complete. Meaning if you forget a photo, or forget to check a box, and the application is not fully completed, it can sit on their desk for months, and the 45 days won't even have started.
Its the same methodology they use for ATC applications. They don't have to refuse to issue you one until you submit a completed application, but its virtually impossible for you to actually gather all the documentation that they ask for.
Here’s my RPAL timeline for those interested!
Sent the application in Sept. 11th “Received” Sept. 14th
Called and was told it was in progress (despite not showing up online) Oct. 14th
Appeared online and CC charged mid-November
Called and was told it was with the CFO and the last step was for references to be contacted on Dec. 14th
Reference 1 as well as myself contacted Jan. 4th
Reference 2 contacted and license issued same day Jan. 8th
So altogether about 4 months, not too bad! And I must say the process for me was very smooth and every call I made was answered with helpful information about my application, job well done by the CFP and the Quebec CFO
Now to think of what I’ll buy first!
Sent the application in Sept. 11th “Received” Sept. 14th
Called and was told it was in progress (despite not showing up online) Oct. 14th
Appeared online and CC charged mid-November
Called and was told it was with the CFO and the last step was for references to be contacted on Dec. 14th
Reference 1 as well as myself contacted Jan. 4th
Reference 2 contacted and license issued same day Jan. 8th
So altogether about 4 months, not too bad! And I must say the process for me was very smooth and every call I made was answered with helpful information about my application, job well done by the CFP and the Quebec CFO
Now to think of what I’ll buy first!
Here's my timeline from Ontario, hope this helps!
October 28th/29th - CFSC and CRFSC
November 3rd - Mailed out application without course results
November 9th - Application recieved by Miramichi
November 20th - Course results show up in the mail
December 20th - Credit card charged and application shows up online
December 20th - Faxed in course reports, and called in to check if anything else was needed (nothing needed)
December 21st - Online shows completed initial processing
December 22nd - License issued status online
January 8th - Card shows up in the mail
I checked no to all of my boxes and neither of my references were contacted.
Anyways, happy to be able to get a better hold on the sport now.
October 28th/29th - CFSC and CRFSC
November 3rd - Mailed out application without course results
November 9th - Application recieved by Miramichi
November 20th - Course results show up in the mail
December 20th - Credit card charged and application shows up online
December 20th - Faxed in course reports, and called in to check if anything else was needed (nothing needed)
December 21st - Online shows completed initial processing
December 22nd - License issued status online
January 8th - Card shows up in the mail
I checked no to all of my boxes and neither of my references were contacted.
Anyways, happy to be able to get a better hold on the sport now.
Reclaimer117
Regular
- Location
- SW Ontario
Here's my timeline from Ontario, hope this helps!
October 28th/29th - CFSC and CRFSC
November 3rd - Mailed out application without course results
November 9th - Application recieved by Miramichi
November 20th - Course results show up in the mail
December 20th - Credit card charged and application shows up online
December 20th - Faxed in course reports, and called in to check if anything else was needed (nothing needed)
December 21st - Online shows completed initial processing
December 22nd - License issued status online
January 8th - Card shows up in the mail
I checked no to all of my boxes and neither of my references were contacted.
Anyways, happy to be able to get a better hold on the sport now.
Congratulations!
Maritimer67
Member
- Location
- SW Ontario
I checked a box, still waiting. Found out yesterday that my app was a the area FO, so left message with him. While the wait has been long (5 months so far), at least they are actually checking on things. Shouldn't be too much longer now. The reason for my checking the box was very benign, but hey, I suppose better to be honest. I guess I am part of the 1%... LOL!!
I also had to check a box, and my application was also referred to local FO (London,ON area). I had a charge and he asked me the detail of it, and contacted my wife. I got my license in a little under nine months from the day I mailed it, which really sucked but I was just happy to get it.
