Shorten PAL Approval Times
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Took PAL-->RPAL TEST in late oct. got my results confirmation mid nov. references called beginning of DEC. Just did my interview today. Now awaiting final approval barely a month after the test! ...In ontario!
fudge yeah.
Also it's never taken me more than 5 seconds to get a gun transferred to me. I think the CFC likes me.
fudge yeah.
Also it's never taken me more than 5 seconds to get a gun transferred to me. I think the CFC likes me.
Here's my experience so far. In Ontario:
Took PAL & RPAL the first weekend in Nov.
Nov 12th - Mailed in my application (without test results) by registered mail
Nov 16th - Application arrived and signed for
Dec 5th - Application showed up "online". Shows the application arrival date as Nov 14th.
Dec 7th - Online status says "You have been, or will be contacted either by phone or by mail for additional information."
I'm still waiting for my test results.
I'm going to call tomorrow and see if I can do my interview yet or if they need the test results first.
UPDATE:
Dec 12 -
- Got a letter from the RCMP stating that my application is missing the test results and to fax them to 1-800-411-0622 when I receive them
- Received my stamped test results from the CFO
- Faxed everything to the RCMP
UPDATE:
Dec 13 - Called RCMP to verify they received my course information. They had. She assured me that they would be contacting me shortly to conduct my interview.
UPDATE:
Dec 15 - They called me and I did my phone interview. One of my references is a guy I work with, so I passed the phone to him and he did his too. Called my 2nd reference and gave him a heads up. He'll call in this afternoon.
UPDATE:
Dec 16 - Second reference called in this morning. He called me when he was done and I check the RCMP site... License has been issued!!
Big thanks to everyone for this thread! The tip of sending in the application without test results probably saved me at least a month of wait time.
Took PAL & RPAL the first weekend in Nov.
Nov 12th - Mailed in my application (without test results) by registered mail
Nov 16th - Application arrived and signed for
Dec 5th - Application showed up "online". Shows the application arrival date as Nov 14th.
Dec 7th - Online status says "You have been, or will be contacted either by phone or by mail for additional information."
I'm still waiting for my test results.
I'm going to call tomorrow and see if I can do my interview yet or if they need the test results first.
UPDATE:
Dec 12 -
- Got a letter from the RCMP stating that my application is missing the test results and to fax them to 1-800-411-0622 when I receive them
- Received my stamped test results from the CFO
- Faxed everything to the RCMP
UPDATE:
Dec 13 - Called RCMP to verify they received my course information. They had. She assured me that they would be contacting me shortly to conduct my interview.
UPDATE:
Dec 15 - They called me and I did my phone interview. One of my references is a guy I work with, so I passed the phone to him and he did his too. Called my 2nd reference and gave him a heads up. He'll call in this afternoon.
UPDATE:
Dec 16 - Second reference called in this morning. He called me when he was done and I check the RCMP site... License has been issued!!
Big thanks to everyone for this thread! The tip of sending in the application without test results probably saved me at least a month of wait time.
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Holy Crap!!!!
Just checked the site again. WOHOOOOO!
Application Received on: 2011/11/24
Current Status: Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress. Please check the status again at a later date.
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Wowza!
Just checked mine which was snail mailed Nov 17th.
My summary:
Finished RPAL upgraded Nov 17th
Mailed it normal mail Nov 21st
Just checked today System says RECIEVED Nov 21st (must be some sort of time warp)
I have the same message, recieved Nov 21st and I will be contacted by phone or mail blah blah blah.
I just called, they need my test results before I can start interview process. The waiting continues.....
Just checked mine which was snail mailed Nov 17th.
My summary:
Finished RPAL upgraded Nov 17th
Mailed it normal mail Nov 21st
Just checked today System says RECIEVED Nov 21st (must be some sort of time warp)
I have the same message, recieved Nov 21st and I will be contacted by phone or mail blah blah blah.
I just called, they need my test results before I can start interview process. The waiting continues.....
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PAL showed up in the mail today! Thanks for your help!
For me it was late afternoon, same day.
We got ours - synopsis
Thought I would update you guys.
They received both my wife and mine on Oct 25.
I watched status and wifes status changed and mine didn't, I called in and was polite and they said it was because they couldn't read the credit card number, I gave it to them and they interviewed me.
Nov 17 they called wife and reference and her status went to issued
I called on the 30th and asked if I could help...xmas etc and the said get references to call
Wife got hers Dec 01
Mine came Fri Dec 9
and since then
Synopsis no taxes, probably a little over 3k. but most of it is done but what I have been told is this is when the real spending begins LOL
to start
course 360 for both
license 160 for both
last week and this weekend
Shotgun Weatherby tactical pump 449 from Wanstalls
.22 plinkster 199 from Wanstalls
.22 cal AR-15 389 for wife from Frontier firearms
pistol locker 99 crappy tire
8 gun locker on sale 75 bucks crappy tire
5000 rounds .22 160 bucks
250 rounds shotgun 49
cleaning supplies, trigger locks cases etc 250
CZ Shadow 669 from Italian Sporting goods
Range fees 326/year for both, DVC indoor
still need ammo for 9mm
Mom still needs a pistol
I want a 1911 in 9mm
Seemed like a long wait because I wanted it so bad. Hang in there everyone
Thought I would update you guys.
They received both my wife and mine on Oct 25.
I watched status and wifes status changed and mine didn't, I called in and was polite and they said it was because they couldn't read the credit card number, I gave it to them and they interviewed me.
Nov 17 they called wife and reference and her status went to issued
I called on the 30th and asked if I could help...xmas etc and the said get references to call
Wife got hers Dec 01
Mine came Fri Dec 9
and since thenSynopsis no taxes, probably a little over 3k. but most of it is done but what I have been told is this is when the real spending begins LOL
to start
course 360 for both
license 160 for both
last week and this weekend
Shotgun Weatherby tactical pump 449 from Wanstalls
.22 plinkster 199 from Wanstalls
.22 cal AR-15 389 for wife from Frontier firearms
pistol locker 99 crappy tire
8 gun locker on sale 75 bucks crappy tire
5000 rounds .22 160 bucks
250 rounds shotgun 49
cleaning supplies, trigger locks cases etc 250
CZ Shadow 669 from Italian Sporting goods
Range fees 326/year for both, DVC indoor
still need ammo for 9mm
Mom still needs a pistol
I want a 1911 in 9mm
Seemed like a long wait because I wanted it so bad. Hang in there everyone
The status page for mine says to call if you haven't received it in 2 weeks. Tomorrow is two weeks...
As stated before, I'll post my complete timeline when I have the card in my hands.
No, they're not. Seems the website is updated in the afternoons though. If you don't see the status changed by say 3:00 tomorrow, give 'em a call. Mine got billed about 10am (I get email notifications of CC charges on my phone), but it didn't show up until 3:00.
"Hi, noticed my card got charged last week but I'm not showing online. Just making sure there's not a typo in my name or home town. No, it's all good? Excellent! Do you need any additional information, or perhaps if it's a good time I could do my interview now?|
As stated before, I'll post my complete timeline when I have the card in my hands.
No, they're not. Seems the website is updated in the afternoons though. If you don't see the status changed by say 3:00 tomorrow, give 'em a call. Mine got billed about 10am (I get email notifications of CC charges on my phone), but it didn't show up until 3:00.
"Hi, noticed my card got charged last week but I'm not showing online. Just making sure there's not a typo in my name or home town. No, it's all good? Excellent! Do you need any additional information, or perhaps if it's a good time I could do my interview now?|
Good Day everyone, just joined this fine forum
I passed my test November 27th (restricted non restricted) they sent them off that Monday, I hope to get the results back soon, maybe this week. The forms are filled out and waiting to go as soon as I get my results in I will send it that fastest way possible
I have put this off for 30 years lol now I have the time I hope to be trap/and skeet shooting by April
Bought the vest,glasses,ear protecton and ammo bag all I need is the gun
I passed my test November 27th (restricted non restricted) they sent them off that Monday, I hope to get the results back soon, maybe this week. The forms are filled out and waiting to go as soon as I get my results in I will send it that fastest way possible
I have put this off for 30 years lol now I have the time I hope to be trap/and skeet shooting by April
Bought the vest,glasses,ear protecton and ammo bag all I need is the gun
Woohoo my application has been processed and license issued.
Here's my timeline:
October 7th – Registered for Courses
October 9th & 10th – CFSC & CRFSC
November 7th – Application Mailed
November 14th – Application Received
December 1st – Application Online (In Progress)
December 8th - Interview & 1st Reference Done
December 9th - 2nd Reference Done
December 12th - License Issued
Thanks to this thread my application was approved on the 28th day. Took me a bit of time before it got mailed but all is good. Now I just need to wait for it show up in my mailbox
Here's my timeline:
October 7th – Registered for Courses
October 9th & 10th – CFSC & CRFSC
November 7th – Application Mailed
November 14th – Application Received
December 1st – Application Online (In Progress)
December 8th - Interview & 1st Reference Done
December 9th - 2nd Reference Done
December 12th - License Issued
Thanks to this thread my application was approved on the 28th day. Took me a bit of time before it got mailed but all is good. Now I just need to wait for it show up in my mailbox
As promised, my timeline;
Sep 23/24; Completed PAL/RPAL course
Oct 14; Stamped results back from CFO
Oct 26; Sent complete application in
Oct 31; Received at Miramichi
Nov 15; Credit card billed, "Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress."
Nov 16; Call 800 number, ask if they received all needed information, and if I can do my interview. "Everything is here, but we're not quite ready for interviews yet. Call back early next week"
Nov 22; Called 800 number and did my interview. Co-worker reference also did his interview during same phone call.
Nov 23; Second reference called in, made an error on when we first met, disqualified himself (said Feb/09 = 2 yrs 9 months). I called back and explained the error (he's known me since at least mid '08 if not earlier). Was told he should call back with correct dates.
Nov 24; Second reference called back, this time speaking French (handy!), did his interview no problem. RCMP site still shows "It is now in progress."
Nov 28; "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.". Two weeks is December 12th. Oct 31 to Today: 28 Days.
Dec 12; License received by regular mail.
Sep 23/24; Completed PAL/RPAL course
Oct 14; Stamped results back from CFO
Oct 26; Sent complete application in
Oct 31; Received at Miramichi
Nov 15; Credit card billed, "Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress."
Nov 16; Call 800 number, ask if they received all needed information, and if I can do my interview. "Everything is here, but we're not quite ready for interviews yet. Call back early next week"
Nov 22; Called 800 number and did my interview. Co-worker reference also did his interview during same phone call.
Nov 23; Second reference called in, made an error on when we first met, disqualified himself (said Feb/09 = 2 yrs 9 months). I called back and explained the error (he's known me since at least mid '08 if not earlier). Was told he should call back with correct dates.
Nov 24; Second reference called back, this time speaking French (handy!), did his interview no problem. RCMP site still shows "It is now in progress."
Nov 28; "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.". Two weeks is December 12th. Oct 31 to Today: 28 Days.
Dec 12; License received by regular mail.
