Shorten PAL Approval Times

I would just keep calling them once a week to make sure they are moving your application. I called the CFO in Ontario after I was told that the rcmp sent it back to them for last approval. When I inquired about my license the lady said it just requires one last approval, she took a look at it and decided she could stamp it for "last approval". And sent it the following day... So if I didn't call them, it would probably sit there for another month or so
total time for me to get my PAL? 4 months. this is total time, from when i first went to do my firearms safety course and all. I sent everything ASAP right when i got them though. So for those who want your PAL, do it asap. and call them often to get your application rolling through the process
 
2Bad4u said:
Finally! Both sets of test results arrived in the mail today and I just faxed them to the RCMP. I will call them tomorrow to make sure that they received them, and that they are legible. I will also check to see if I can be transferred for my interview.
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I received my set of tests results today as well. I took my test May 6th, the test was stamped on June 7th. Looks like the backlog is getting cleared up. I took the non-restricted safety course.
 
I called the RCMP to check to make sure that they received my fax yesterday. Once it was confirmed that they received my fax they transferred for my interview. I then called my references and gave them the information for them to call in.

My timelines are as follows:

May 8: - Passed both courses
May 11: - Mail application to RCMP
May 16: - Application received
May 19: - Called RCMP to confirm application receipt
June 2: - Posted on RCMP web site and my VISA was charged $80.00
June 13: - Received a letter from RCMP requesting my stamped test results
June 22: - Called Ontario CFO for test results status - stuck in mail due to CP strike
July 4: - Received test results in mail and faxed them to RCMP
July 5: - Called RCMP and was transferred for my interview - called references and asked them to call in for their interviews

Interestingly the RCMP do not want to interview my spouse.
 
just did my interview. i called in instead of waiting. having both my references calling in today. they received it june 23rd so just have to wait the 28 days and i should have my card. already bought a safe just waiting for my card to stock it up haha.
 
Pretty much the standard stuff they asked on the form.

why do you want your rpal ?
a lot of questions about if you have criminal record or peace bond etc... against you.
if you are depressed and if you thought about suicide

pretty basic stuff. lasted maybe 2 min.
 
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