r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jan 29 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

These threads will be stickied for a week, renewing every Sunday @ about 0600 AST. Previous threads here. Take a look, your question may have been answered!

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u/PhillipJK Jan 30 '23 edited Jan 30 '23

Full RPAL Timeline (Alberta):

- November 28/30: Non-Restricted Safety Course

- December 3: Restricted Safety Course

- December 4: Application Submitted

- January 2: License issued

- January 30: License arrived in the mail

I am located in Alberta and I checked "no" for all questions that could hold up an application. The application was done using the online system (not mail in).

I also called in last week on January 23rd and the representative told me that I would get my license in approximately 3-6 weeks due to printer issues, so I was very shocked when I found it waiting for me in my mailbox! Hopefully if you were told something similar your license is on its way :)

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u/Brilliant_Gift1917 Jan 30 '23

Oh, to be an Albertan. A mere 2 months. In ON it's like a year.

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u/InkandBrass Jan 30 '23

Such different timelines.

I’m in AB too, simple RPAL renewal Applied: June 4th 2022 Issued: Dec 22. Arrived: No.

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u/fiyagrabba Jan 30 '23

I got mine in 30 days both Rpal and pal and I'm in Ontario

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u/Brilliant_Gift1917 Jan 31 '23

Did you apply online?

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u/Cold_Juggernaut_5676 Jan 31 '23

I’m in Alberta. Received by mail in September 23rd and still showing “initial review”. Not sure why they are getting to people like the OP who applied months after me before getting to my application.

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u/AntiSocialW0rker Feb 01 '23

Mine was received and has been in “initial review” since May. Feels like they just keep tossing it to the bottom.