r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Feb 12 '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.

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u/ElectricLion33 on Feb 14 '23

So my application status has just been updated :

>Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued. If you have not received your licence within 2 weeks please contact the Canadian Firearms Program Toll Free number (1-800-731-4000).

Does this mean I have my PAL now? I can order things online? How do I go about doing that? There is no additional information given other than my application number.

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u/RydNightwish Feb 14 '23

You could call up and see if they will give you your license number. Some stores will take just your number but a lot, especially these days, prefer to see plastic. It is best to just wait for the card to show up but if you see something that you really like and it might be out of stock soon you can always ask the store. Worst thing they can say is no but they may take a deposit and hold it for you in the mean time. A buddy of mine did this with a vector 2 years back.

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u/ElectricLion33 on Feb 14 '23

Thanks. So my license number is not the same as my application number and I have to call them to get it? It's the same 800 number yeah?

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u/RydNightwish Feb 14 '23

Correct. If CFP busy you could try your CFO line as well. Either of those would have access to your number now that your approved. You will need it to get yourself setup on the license holder side of the web services portal too.