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.

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

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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/cloudclimbr Feb 15 '23

Called the CFP and they gave me my licence number and expiration date.

My understanding is the expiration date is your birth month and day, +5 years of current year (2028). At least that's what it was for me. I would recommend you also ask for the licence expiration date just to confirm.

Once you have that info go to the "Licence Holder" link here to confirm everything: https://www.services.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/eCFISIWS/welcome.xhtml