Shorten PAL Approval Times

Hopefully this will help whoever needs it.

I am in ontario and took non-restricted only.

Aug 25 - I took my Non restricted test and passed. Results sent in.
(note I did not know you could send in the application ahead of time)

Sept 17- Received test back and mailed (registered) application and completed test with cheque

Sept 21 - Received at Firearms Office (Canada Post Tracking)

Sept 25 - Called to see if they received and was told it will take a few weeks to go online and 30-45 days to process

Oct 11 - Application shows up online as initial processing

Oct 12 - Status changed "completed initial processing now in progress"

Oct 12- Cheque cashed

Oct 22 - Called to see status or missing information. Was transferred completed interview. Was given application number and had both references call in.

Oct 23 - Application processed and license has been issued.

Now I wait for the card! I will repost when it arrives
 
This is how mine went: Richmond, B.C.

Sept 9 - Passed both Restricted and Non-Restricted Exams

Sept 10 - Mailed all documents and payment by Registered Mail

Sept 13 - Received at Miramichi

* Check for status everyday on-line but never showed up on website

Sept 27 - Called to ask for update on application (exercised extreme "politeness" while talking to the RCMP officer)
Was told that they have not looked at my application yet and to call back after 1 week

* Check for status everyday on-line but never showed up on website

Oct 5 - My payment was processed.

* Check for status everyday on-line but never showed up on website

Oct 12 - Called to ask for update on application (exercised extreme "politeness" while talking to the RCMP officer)
Was told that they are now proccesing my application and all my documents/info are in correct order and got my interview right there as well.

Oct 16 - My 2 references called in for their interview

* Check for status everyday on-line but never showed up on website

Oct 23 - Called to ask for update on application (exercised extreme "politeness" while talking to the RCMP officer)
Was told that my license has been issued and it's off to printing. Will take a few days for printing and mail.

Oct 24 - Very excited and could hardly wait for my license to come in. Just waiting for Mr. Postman to drop it off .......Woooo Hooooo!

Oct 25 - Got it! ......
 
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Splatted said:
I think it's the whole randomness that gets me. We're both in Vancouver and your timeline is almost identical to mine. CFC received my app on July 3rd, interviews completed on July 26th. It's been sitting at the BC CFO ever since. I call in to check every week or two and it's the same thing "They're really backlogged over there". Gah!!
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Finally!!!

Called the CFC again today and even they thought my application was taking unusually long so they emailed the BC CFO for me. Later this morning I received a call and after a few quick followup questions my RPAL is finally processed and approved - 113 calendar days after it was received. Now it's up to the mailman to deliver.
 
Just did the in-person filling for my RPAL license at the Sureté du Québec this morning. Now, the waiting game begin, I have the feeling it's going to take WAYYYYY to much time to get through the process, Quebec being the special child of Canada.:rolleyes:
 
IR0NMAN said:
Just did the in-person filling for my RPAL license at the Sureté du Québec this morning. Now, the waiting game begin, I have the feeling it's going to take WAYYYYY to much time to get through the process, Quebec being the special child of Canada.:rolleyes:
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I sent my stuff last week of september beginning october and it still didnt show online

Good luck to you ! keep us posted
 
I passed non-restricted and restricted tests on October 5th. I just got my tests back on the 25th and mailed them out yesterday with the application. I don't expect this to be an expedient process. I figured that I'll be lucky to get everything approved and through before the new year. Can't be excited or rushed about it. That will just make it seem longer.
 
Anyone Else having problems with RCMP's application check website? I have been getting an error msg for 3 or 4 days now.
 
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/index-eng.htm

"October 26, 2012 - Web Services system outage
In order to update the system, the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program’s licence and registration services, including verification service, Business Web Services, Individual Web Services and Public Agency Web Services, will be affected by a system outage, starting on Friday, October 26, 2012, at 00:01 and ending on Monday, October 29, 2012, at 23:59. Service at the CFP’s call centre will be reduced to general information inquiries only because the Canadian Firearms Information System will be unavailable. "
 
Hey there. I sent in my PAL app and test results on April 12, 2012 the website says it was received on April 20, 2012. As of October 20, 2012 I still have not received my PAL and the site still says it is processing. They have done nothing to contact me or my contacts. I have contacted them a number of times and have been redirected to the provincial centre in Edmonton where I have been told there is nothing I can do to help move things along. I apparently am not able to speak with a firearms officer processing my application and was told not to have my contacts call in. 6 month wait seems really, really long. Anyone have experience like this, or might know whats going on.
 
RaccoonDog said:
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/index-eng.htm

"October 26, 2012 - Web Services system outage
In order to update the system, the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program’s licence and registration services, including verification service, Business Web Services, Individual Web Services and Public Agency Web Services, will be affected by a system outage, starting on Friday, October 26, 2012, at 00:01 and ending on Monday, October 29, 2012, at 23:59. Service at the CFP’s call centre will be reduced to general information inquiries only because the Canadian Firearms Information System will be unavailable. "
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well that would explain it...
 
Now that the RCMP's website is back up and running status this morning; 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)
Application sent in Sept 13th
Received Sept 17th
Appeared online Oct 10th as Processed, now in progress visa also charged this date.
Today License issued.
Never called in 43 days, not too bad
 
Hopefully this will help whoever needs it.

I am in Ontario and took non-restricted only.

Aug 25 - I took my Non restricted test and passed. Test results sent in.
Sept 17 - Received test back and mailed (registered) application and completed test with cheque
Sept 21 - Received at Firearms Office (Canada Post Tracking)
Sept 25 - Called to see if they received and was told it will take a few weeks to go online and 30-45 days to process
Oct 11 - Application shows up online as initial processing
Oct 12 - Status changed "completed initial processing now in progress"
Oct 12 - Cheque cashed
Oct 22 - Called to see status or missing information. Was transferred completed interview. Was given application number and had both references call in.
Oct 23 - Application processed and license has been issued.
Oct 30 - Pal received in the mail.
 
Hey there. I sent in my PAL app and test results on April 12, 2012 the website says it was received on April 20, 2012. As of October 20, 2012 I still have not received my PAL and the site still says it is processing. They have done nothing to contact me or my contacts. I have contacted them a number of times and have been redirected to the provincial centre in Edmonton where I have been told there is nothing I can do to help move things along. I apparently am not able to speak with a firearms officer processing my application and was told not to have my contacts call in. 6 month wait seems really, really long. Anyone have experience like this, or might know whats going on.
 
JohnnieD said:
Hey there. I sent in my PAL app and test results on April 12, 2012 the website says it was received on April 20, 2012. As of October 20, 2012 I still have not received my PAL and the site still says it is processing. They have done nothing to contact me or my contacts. I have contacted them a number of times and have been redirected to the provincial centre in Edmonton where I have been told there is nothing I can do to help move things along. I apparently am not able to speak with a firearms officer processing my application and was told not to have my contacts call in. 6 month wait seems really, really long. Anyone have experience like this, or might know whats going on.
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Thats an extreme wait, My rpal was recieved Oct 1st and issued today Nov 1st. I had a pal so maybe thats a different story.
 
JohnnieD said:
Hey there. I sent in my PAL app and test results on April 12, 2012 the website says it was received on April 20, 2012. As of October 20, 2012 I still have not received my PAL and the site still says it is processing. They have done nothing to contact me or my contacts. I have contacted them a number of times and have been redirected to the provincial centre in Edmonton where I have been told there is nothing I can do to help move things along. I apparently am not able to speak with a firearms officer processing my application and was told not to have my contacts call in. 6 month wait seems really, really long. Anyone have experience like this, or might know whats going on.
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There is only 2 scenarios that make sense here.

1: You totally fell thru the cracks. They misplaced your application, or part of it.

2: You came up on the bad boys list whether it was just or not. Its possible you have a past or your information triggered an alarm. Maybe you have a name that is the same or similar as a bag guys. Could even be you name is the same as an alias someone has used or someone has stolen your identity.

Either way, there is no way your application should have taken this long.
 
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