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

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[u/irv_12]

Hello,

I took and passed the PAL course in December, I have filled out the documentation but I need proof of completion before submitting. Would anyone know how long it takes for proof of completion to be sent to me from my instructor?

[u/itsyaboi6909 → u/irv_12]

Should’ve gotten it same day. There’s some paperwork your instructor should have signed and returned following the exam assuming you passed.

[u/_Connor → u/itsyaboi6909]

Not in all provinces. Some provinces require the results to be taken away and verified or some shit and then mailed to you. It's not like Alberta where you leave the course with your paperwork.

It can add like a month into the process.

[u/irv_12 → u/_Connor]

I live in Ontario if that helps.

[u/_Connor → u/irv_12]

2+ months is excessive to get your results back. I think it's usually around 3 weeks but I'm not entirely sure because I live in a province where we get our results immediately.

[u/irv_12 → u/_Connor]

Damn that sucks, I’ll send him an email about it, maybe it got lost in the mail or something.

[u/superman56ba6 → u/irv_12]

I'm in Ontario, took me about 10 days to have my course papers stamped and returned to me.