Shorten PAL Approval Times
- Thread starter calalta
- Start date
- Location
- Revelstoke
BC here too. New PAL. 66 days so far and still not issued. And I called already 2 weeks ago. Gonna call again tomorrow morning.
Just chased BC CFO again, faxed additional info in on Tuesday, lady told me that it's in the que to be processed but not on my file yet. Asked me to call back in a weeks time if it's not shown as issued on-line, there backed up real bad.... more waiting
Just chased BC CFO again, faxed additional info in on Tuesday, lady told me that it's in the que to be processed but not on my file yet. Asked me to call back in a weeks time if it's not shown as issued on-line, there backed up real bad.... more waiting
i guess Saskatchewan is awesome. I never had to deal with the CFO just mailed in the application and it was approved with no hassle.
Update on my experience so far:
Challenged the PAL and RPAL tests on May 2.
Mailed in regular mail to them on May 7.
Received by them on May 11 and online as in progress.
Called them June 4 and was told that everything was there, nothing missing but it was not entered yet and to call back today.
Called June 7 and got my interview done.
Got my references to both call in today as well.
Called CFC again just to make sure everything was good, was told it is in the hands now of the Alberta CFO but should be approved shortly.
The two ladies I have talked to, Donna and Andrea, have been super fantastic. A huge shout out to them for being awesome.
FYI, my brother and I have done this whole process each at the same time and we are both at the same point of waiting now. It sure helps in my opinion to call in. Thanks for this fantastic thread.
Challenged the PAL and RPAL tests on May 2.
Mailed in regular mail to them on May 7.
Received by them on May 11 and online as in progress.
Called them June 4 and was told that everything was there, nothing missing but it was not entered yet and to call back today.
Called June 7 and got my interview done.
Got my references to both call in today as well.
Called CFC again just to make sure everything was good, was told it is in the hands now of the Alberta CFO but should be approved shortly.
The two ladies I have talked to, Donna and Andrea, have been super fantastic. A huge shout out to them for being awesome.
FYI, my brother and I have done this whole process each at the same time and we are both at the same point of waiting now. It sure helps in my opinion to call in. Thanks for this fantastic thread.
Just checked today and it went from not online to in progress. I called in to do my phone interview but they said my picture needed to be scanned first (guess the 10 month old pic is no good anymore). They said to call back later on next week. They said after my references are interviewed it could be 45 days until I get it
Just received my RPAL today! Figured I'd post my timeline for those interested.
April 16 – PAL / RPAL mailed
April 19 – Application recieved by CFC
May 9 - Application completed initial processing
May 11 - Phoned CFC to conduct interview (Friday), was told it wasn't at the proper stage yet. Scanned images of application, picture and test results weren't done yet. Told to call on Monday or Tuedsay.
May 15 - Phone CFC to conduct interview. Complete interview. Told to wait to have references call in. Images still not scanned yet.
May 28 - First reference called in to conduct interview.
May 30 - Second reference called in to conduct interview.
May 31 - License issued.
June 7 - License received in the mail.
37 business days from mailing forms to receiving license in the mail.
By the looks of my time line, If my references would have called in sooner (my fault), I could have had my license a bit quicker.
April 16 – PAL / RPAL mailed
April 19 – Application recieved by CFC
May 9 - Application completed initial processing
May 11 - Phoned CFC to conduct interview (Friday), was told it wasn't at the proper stage yet. Scanned images of application, picture and test results weren't done yet. Told to call on Monday or Tuedsay.
May 15 - Phone CFC to conduct interview. Complete interview. Told to wait to have references call in. Images still not scanned yet.
May 28 - First reference called in to conduct interview.
May 30 - Second reference called in to conduct interview.
May 31 - License issued.
June 7 - License received in the mail.
37 business days from mailing forms to receiving license in the mail.
By the looks of my time line, If my references would have called in sooner (my fault), I could have had my license a bit quicker.
- Location
- Revelstoke
Updated..... still waiting for my RPAL
Wife's time line :
PAL posted by std mail - 28th March
Application received - 12th April
Payment taken from CC - 2nd May
28 days fell on 10th May
Licence issued - 21st May, received 6 days later
My time line :
PAL/RPAL posted by recorded delivery - April 23rd
Application received - 27th April
Payment taken from CC - 16th May
On line - 16th May
28 days fell on 25th May
Interviews completed - 24th & 25th May
Passed to BC CFO on 28th May
1st Call to BC CFO on 4th June & they requested additional info
Info faxed on 2nd June
2nd call to BC CFO on 7th June & additional info not yet entered, told to call back in a weeks time.....
Wife's time line :
PAL posted by std mail - 28th March
Application received - 12th April
Payment taken from CC - 2nd May
28 days fell on 10th May
Licence issued - 21st May, received 6 days later
My time line :
PAL/RPAL posted by recorded delivery - April 23rd
Application received - 27th April
Payment taken from CC - 16th May
On line - 16th May
28 days fell on 25th May
Interviews completed - 24th & 25th May
Passed to BC CFO on 28th May
1st Call to BC CFO on 4th June & they requested additional info
Info faxed on 2nd June
2nd call to BC CFO on 7th June & additional info not yet entered, told to call back in a weeks time.....
vanondemand
Member
- Location
- Vancouver, B.C.
-Sent application in on: May 4th
-CFC received application on: May 11
-Application appeared online: May 31
-Interview June 7
-*License issued June 7 exactly 28 days*
-CFC received application on: May 11
-Application appeared online: May 31
-Interview June 7
-*License issued June 7 exactly 28 days*
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Test april 17 and 18.
April 20 sent regular mail.
Entered April 27.
Couldn't read my hand writing and spelled my name.
So nothing has happened in the system.
Waited for them to fix spelling mistake. Then it can continue.
May 17 CC charged
May 25 get all 3 interviews done.
May 28 call and check and find out it has to go to the alberta CFO forv2 weeks.
May 30 call about kids app. Then ask about mine. My pictures there... My references check out . Hits a few buttons..... Your application has automatically been approved for pal and rpal. I should have it in 2 weeks!!!!
June 8. pal and rpal in hand! Im going shopping!
Test april 17 and 18.
April 20 sent regular mail.
Entered April 27.
Couldn't read my hand writing and spelled my name.
So nothing has happened in the system.
Waited for them to fix spelling mistake. Then it can continue.
May 17 CC charged
May 25 get all 3 interviews done.
May 28 call and check and find out it has to go to the alberta CFO forv2 weeks.
May 30 call about kids app. Then ask about mine. My pictures there... My references check out . Hits a few buttons..... Your application has automatically been approved for pal and rpal. I should have it in 2 weeks!!!!
June 8. pal and rpal in hand! Im going shopping!
May 14 - application recieved
June 1 - Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress.
June 8 - All interviews completed
I think now it goes to the BC CFO? Its only been 24 days so I guess it wont happen today. Should I call in on the 28th day?
June 1 - Your application has completed initial processing. It is now in progress.
June 8 - All interviews completed
I think now it goes to the BC CFO? Its only been 24 days so I guess it wont happen today. Should I call in on the 28th day?
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- Location
- Revelstoke
You can but you'll get the same answer as I did this week, quote 'were really backed up & it's taking us up to a month to process RPAL applications, please call back in a week or so's time.'
My 45 days from start of processing falls due on Monday....
You can but you'll get the same answer as I did this week, quote 'were really backed up & it's taking us up to a month to process RPAL applications, please call back in a week or so's time.'
My 45 days from start of processing falls due on Monday....
Oh no I didnt wanna hear that. I thought if we called in they could do it over the phone if all else was done. Big sigh...
What number did you call? Same 731-4000 number?
Another month...Yikes...thought I was almost there
I'm from BC, and I'm pretty positive it takes a little quicker here - maybe it has to do with the fact that most of the population lives in the urban areas and not as many people are going for their licenses.
May 16th: Sent my PAL through regular mail.
May 22nd: Pal Received
June 8: Application has completed initial processing.
Gave them a call today, since I'm only getting my non-restricted they said no interviews would be carried out, all info was correct with none missing, and that they were in the process of getting my picture scanned to recieve approval. Hoping it'll be issued by next week.
May 16th: Sent my PAL through regular mail.
May 22nd: Pal Received
June 8: Application has completed initial processing.
Gave them a call today, since I'm only getting my non-restricted they said no interviews would be carried out, all info was correct with none missing, and that they were in the process of getting my picture scanned to recieve approval. Hoping it'll be issued by next week.
- Location
- the big flat
why would anyone not want to go for their RPAL? Even if you don't have the faintest interest in pistol shooting now, who knows how you'll feel in a year or two? My feeling is that it's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it
