Shorten PAL Approval Times
- Thread starter calalta
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yes, i called almost every other day until my interviews were done, i called the next day and they were scanning my photo and sending it to the bc CFO, 14 days later i was approved and got my card 12 days later.
so the first 14 days i called at least 10 times lol last 14 i didn't bother calling at all
so the first 14 days i called at least 10 times lol last 14 i didn't bother calling at all
Mailed March 14th From Calgary
Recieved March 21st
Entered March 31st
interviews Early April
came in this morning to find this lovely message
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)
28 Days now we wait another 2 weeks to go it.
Recieved March 21st
Entered March 31st
interviews Early April
came in this morning to find this lovely message
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)
28 Days now we wait another 2 weeks to go it.
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Just got off the phone with the Ontario office, my app was held up because of the background check. I had a charge in 1998. The nice lady cleared the hold and approved me over the phone. She also gave me my license number and expiry date on the spot. Just checked it online and this is what was posted: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). If you have any issues with your license taking to long, call them and tell them it is needed for employment.
saskgunowner101
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Just curious about the interview portion of the R-pal application. The girlfriend sent in her application and it has been just over two weeks. She called them and was told all her info is good, and that they will be contacting her soon for an interview. Back in 2007 when I applied for my restricted I didn't have to go through any interview, so what's it all about?
They just ask you the same stuff as the forms that you filled out, it took all of 4 min. Not 100% sure why they bother but who knows right.
They will ask your references if you're a violent person...... likely to react violently to some situations.......if they've been forced or coerced to endorse you..... if you like watching violent movies.......if you'recently been fired or gone through a breakup.......if you're likely use the "weapon" to defend yourself or someone (This is a no no.)
they hope you will slip up, and then they pry further due to the slip up.
My thoughts but I wanted to give someone the benefit of doubt.
My experience: I didn't call or bug them, just made sure my application was complete and legible and that my references would be around and contactable. Sent application regular mail, it was there in 3 days.
They called me and both references within 2 weeks and licence was issued exactly 28 days after their site said it was received (RPAL).
They called me and both references within 2 weeks and licence was issued exactly 28 days after their site said it was received (RPAL).
So now that my license is issued and I have to wait till friday for mailling, Oh wait friday is a holdiay so do we think they will print on thursday and mail or am I SOL till next week then i have to wait another week? it could take longer to get it mailed to me then it took to have them process it.
Damn, this is ridiculous.....WHY WONT THEY SEND ME BACK MY RESULTS!!! Longest 7 weeks of my life.... 
I keep hearing all of you speak of the 28 days and I can't help but see my situation....march 21 showing received on RCMP's website. Haven't gotten my results back yet and then I have to deal with the local officer too (not applicable to the rest of course )......this is going to be at least a 4 month ordeal.....7 weeks after march 21 receive results then im guessing 45 days of more BS..... please if you have any more advice to get me through quickly (obviously other than the local officer, thats my problem )......help!
I keep hearing all of you speak of the 28 days and I can't help but see my situation....march 21 showing received on RCMP's website. Haven't gotten my results back yet and then I have to deal with the local officer too (not applicable to the rest of course )......this is going to be at least a 4 month ordeal.....7 weeks after march 21 receive results then im guessing 45 days of more BS..... please if you have any more advice to get me through quickly (obviously other than the local officer, thats my problem )......help!
Yeh, I even sent the app in before my test ....oh well no body to blame except for the RCMP not allocating enough staff to this department (that's right conservatives don't advocate for hiring more government workers-just use them more efficiently( aka allocate) haha .
Thanks Bsand, I definitely am out of luck. They almost didn't even check my name on the system until they got the very very polite side of me and felt bad haha. Oh well...as soon as they do I'll have my damn membership/references/etc... on the phone and I'll hopefully they can do it all then and there.
I'm assuming the local officer from the Peel Police (Mississauga area) aren't going to very quick either. I really am starting to wonder if federal workers are just 'chilling' until the elections considering they told me they had 5feet of mail to deal with......just wondering how their boss let it get that high without raising a stink to their staff or hiring/supervising committee. .....
....oh well no body to blame except for the RCMP not allocating enough staff to this department (that's right conservatives don't advocate for hiring more government workers-just use them more efficiently( aka allocate) haha . Thanks Bsand, I definitely am out of luck. They almost didn't even check my name on the system until they got the very very polite side of me and felt bad
haha. Oh well...as soon as they do I'll have my damn membership/references/etc... on the phone and I'll hopefully they can do it all then and there. I'm assuming the local officer from the Peel Police (Mississauga area) aren't going to very quick either.
I really am starting to wonder if federal workers are just 'chilling' until the elections considering they told me they had 5feet of mail to deal with......just wondering how their boss let it get that high without raising a stink to their staff or hiring/supervising committee. .....My experiance with the PAL/RPAL Licensing process in Manitoba. **Updated**
April 3 2011 - Took the Non-Restricted test and passed.
April 4 2011 - Sent off my application express post to CFC.
April 7 2011 - CFC Received the appilication. I called to confrim, They told me that it is not in the system yet.
April 14 2011 - Took the Restricted test and passed.
April 19 2011 - Appilcation is now online in "initial Processing". I called CFC and faxed in my restricted test papers. I asked at that time if everything was filled out properly.
April 19 2011 - I checked online again an hour later and my file is now "In Progress"
April 20 2011 - CFC called me for an interview, both references were called as well.
April 25 2011 - Purchaced a Glock M17 at Wholesale Sports in Winnipeg, They placed it in the vault awaiting my PAL/RPAL.
April 26 2011 - I called and made an appointment at the Firing Line Gun Club to apply for a membership.
April 27 2011 - Called CFC for a update, They informed me that my application was sent to the province's CFO for final approval.
April 28 2011 - Went down to the CFO office in Winnipeg, and they informed me that my application has been approved, but I still have to wait untill May 4/2011 when the 28 days are up.
April 28 2011 - I was told by the CFO that On May 5/2011, it will show up on the CFC web site as "Approved" and then the card should be mailed out and I should see it in a week or two..!
April 29 2011 - Offically joined the Firing Line Gun Club, Full Membership.
May 05 2011 - "License has been issused" On the CFC web site. (28 days Total)
May 13 2011 - Received my License in the mail. Went to the store to start the Transfer on my handgun. Drove to the CFO's office and got both ATT's while I waited. Brought my new Handgun home right away, no waiting. I was lucky as the CFO was not busy and in a good mood...!
**Total time from start to finsh was 5 Weeks**
April 3 2011 - Took the Non-Restricted test and passed.
April 4 2011 - Sent off my application express post to CFC.
April 7 2011 - CFC Received the appilication. I called to confrim, They told me that it is not in the system yet.
April 14 2011 - Took the Restricted test and passed.
April 19 2011 - Appilcation is now online in "initial Processing". I called CFC and faxed in my restricted test papers. I asked at that time if everything was filled out properly.
April 19 2011 - I checked online again an hour later and my file is now "In Progress"
April 20 2011 - CFC called me for an interview, both references were called as well.
April 25 2011 - Purchaced a Glock M17 at Wholesale Sports in Winnipeg, They placed it in the vault awaiting my PAL/RPAL.
April 26 2011 - I called and made an appointment at the Firing Line Gun Club to apply for a membership.
April 27 2011 - Called CFC for a update, They informed me that my application was sent to the province's CFO for final approval.
April 28 2011 - Went down to the CFO office in Winnipeg, and they informed me that my application has been approved, but I still have to wait untill May 4/2011 when the 28 days are up.
April 28 2011 - I was told by the CFO that On May 5/2011, it will show up on the CFC web site as "Approved" and then the card should be mailed out and I should see it in a week or two..!
April 29 2011 - Offically joined the Firing Line Gun Club, Full Membership.
May 05 2011 - "License has been issused" On the CFC web site. (28 days Total)
May 13 2011 - Received my License in the mail. Went to the store to start the Transfer on my handgun. Drove to the CFO's office and got both ATT's while I waited. Brought my new Handgun home right away, no waiting. I was lucky as the CFO was not busy and in a good mood...!
**Total time from start to finsh was 5 Weeks**
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Quick time line for me
Both PAL and RPAL test taken and passed the weekend of February 6th
Revised results March 10-12 is
Mailed in March 12 it was a Saturday did not go out for a few days
Revived by RCMP March 17
Online April 1 ish
Completed and approved April 18
ST ATT requested April 18th at 3:30 pm
ST ATT aproved April 19 at 3:05 pm
Faxed at 3:30
Both PAL and RPAL test taken and passed the weekend of February 6th
Revised results March 10-12 is
Mailed in March 12 it was a Saturday did not go out for a few days
Revived by RCMP March 17
Online April 1 ish
Completed and approved April 18
ST ATT requested April 18th at 3:30 pm
ST ATT aproved April 19 at 3:05 pm
Faxed at 3:30
