r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Feb 05 '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/Brilliant_Gift1917 Feb 05 '23

People who had to tick the box on their PAL application, for no reason other than that you had a past diagnosis from long ago, how long did it take you to get your PAL?

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u/wert989 Feb 07 '23

My application, pal+rpal, was received November 22nd, 2021. Reached out a few times and still waiting.

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u/Brilliant_Gift1917 Feb 07 '23

Ouch. Have you considered contacting the ombudsman?

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u/wert989 Feb 07 '23

Huh that's a good idea actually. I've reached out to the CFO and my MP to no avail that I didn't even consider the Ombudsman. Thanks for the idea.