Shorten PAL Approval Times
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This is a good idea.
But...I checked the box and submitted my application with no proof attached, and it all worked out. All I received was the standard "hey you didn't submit proof of CFSC/CRFSC" letter. I'm not condoning it, but if you planned on sending in a complete application (like me) then get impatient and decide to send it in incomplete (like me) then don't fill out the application again and regather all your signatures.
My experience so far for non restricted pal application...
10/01 - Took CFSC (PAL) course
10/06 - Sent in application via registered mail.
10/11 - Application showed as delivered.
10/12 - mandatory 28 day waiting period started. (Waiting period over Nov. 9th)
10-17 - called in, was told to call back in a couple weeks. Not online yet.
10-25 - showed online! In progress!
10-31 - called in.. told application was at my provincial CFO for review, and that they would not need my references to contact them.
11-29 - called in again. Was told my application was not initially processed until Oct. 20th. And that they have no new information from what I was told previously on Oct.31st. Told today that I should call back in 4-6 weeks.
A little miffed. Friends I took my course with already have their pal I'm hand. Good thing patience is a virtue. But what should be my next step? Keep waiting I suppose.
BTW. Great thread to follow!
10/01 - Took CFSC (PAL) course
10/06 - Sent in application via registered mail.
10/11 - Application showed as delivered.
10/12 - mandatory 28 day waiting period started. (Waiting period over Nov. 9th)
10-17 - called in, was told to call back in a couple weeks. Not online yet.
10-25 - showed online! In progress!
10-31 - called in.. told application was at my provincial CFO for review, and that they would not need my references to contact them.
11-29 - called in again. Was told my application was not initially processed until Oct. 20th. And that they have no new information from what I was told previously on Oct.31st. Told today that I should call back in 4-6 weeks.
A little miffed. Friends I took my course with already have their pal I'm hand. Good thing patience is a virtue. But what should be my next step? Keep waiting I suppose.
BTW. Great thread to follow!
I have thought of doing it this way, but given the outrageous return time on the safety course paperwork, it may be March before I even see my "stamped" paperwork.....
Wife's experience for PAL in MB,
10-02 took the CFSC course and test. Left with test results in hand.
10-06 mailed in paper work (snail mail).
11-01 RCMP charged credit card.
11-18 issued.
11-24 Card in hand.
11-25 IWI x95 pre -ordered
10-02 took the CFSC course and test. Left with test results in hand.
10-06 mailed in paper work (snail mail).
11-01 RCMP charged credit card.
11-18 issued.
11-24 Card in hand.
11-25 IWI x95 pre -ordered
Wife's experience for PAL in MB,
10-02 took the CFSC course and test. Left with test results in hand.
10-06 mailed in paper work (snail mail).
11-01 RCMP charged credit card.
11-18 issued.
11-24 Card in hand.
11-25 IWI x95 pre -ordered
Wish I was in MB. Here in Ontario, apparently we need them to rubber stamp the course paperwork for some reason. I am seriously thinking about moving out of this province.....
Good call. Checking or not checking the box isn't even your primary concern....they give you a time limit on submitting a complete application and its best not to approach it. Oh, Canada
Just did my test for PAL and RPAL and have a question or 2 Can a reference be someone outside of the province of Ontario (Alberta) it doesnt say that it needs to be the same province and can they do digital signatures and email to me to get printed out?
They'll reject a digital signature. Part of the reference declaration reads "I have read the information supplied by the applicant on this application." and I can't honestly say I read the information you submitted to the RCMP, I can only say I read the information you sent me. I might trust you, but the RCMP doesn't trust you, nor do they trust me.
I know a few people who mailed the printed application inter-provincially and it only cost them a delay of about 10 days. Of course your references will have to know each other and be in proximity to each other for it to happen that quickly.
No problem was just curious if that would work lets hope it doesnt take a dog age to get the card here!
so if I read this correctly;,
I just wrote my RPAL.
I've had my PAL for years just upgrading
I'm in Ontario
Here's what I want to confirm
I can send in my application before I get my test results back?
Once my results Come in I just fax them in also?
I just wrote my RPAL.
I've had my PAL for years just upgrading
I'm in Ontario
Here's what I want to confirm
I can send in my application before I get my test results back?
Once my results Come in I just fax them in also?
the money you`d save on Hydro alone would finance a few extra toys once your card shows up!.lol
Hi all,
I finally received my exam results today after waiting over 2.5 months. I am going to fax them in on Monday morning, and then call in the afternoon to make sure they have all the info they need from me. Hopefully do my interview if required as well.
If I do this and they are able to complete my application and provide my PAL number, am I legally allowed to own a firearm between then and when I receive my physical license card?
I started my application process in October so my 28 days are long past.
Thanks!
I finally received my exam results today after waiting over 2.5 months. I am going to fax them in on Monday morning, and then call in the afternoon to make sure they have all the info they need from me. Hopefully do my interview if required as well.
If I do this and they are able to complete my application and provide my PAL number, am I legally allowed to own a firearm between then and when I receive my physical license card?
I started my application process in October so my 28 days are long past.
Thanks!
If you fax in the morning, they likely won't have seen it by the afternoon. I believe their letters say 5 business days to process faxes, but in my experience it's been 1 or 2 days.
"Owning" before having the card is possible but you're taking a risk. I took the risk, made online purchases (shotgun and AR lower receiver), and it worked out. You are licensed so you aren't in criminal possession, but you'll be in for a headache if you can't produce the card on the chance you're asked for it. They can seize your guns for 14 days and ask to have them destroyed after that so you get to cross your fingers over Canada Post
