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/Golden-balls Feb 17 '23

I was just notified that my RPAL has been approved. I called the CFP and received the PAL # and expiration date. CFP said the PAL would print and be shipped in 6-8 weeks.

My question is… should I order online with my PAL # and Exp or do I need to wait until I have the card in hand? Thanks!

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u/chillyrabbit Feb 17 '23

Wait until the card is in hand, new C-71 regulations state you must have the physical card with picture to buy non restricted firearms

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u/Golden-balls Feb 22 '23

Discovered that this is false. The dealer only has to verify your PAL info with the CFP through IWS. I ordered and received my new X95 within days and still waiting for physical card to print.