r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Apr 02 '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/AZMB99 Apr 05 '23

What should I do to get my PAL quicker?

It’s been months since my application was received, CC charged.

Some people suggested emailing the CFO (Ontario), I did, and I was told to expect to wait 6 months! Would calling them every other week help? Or should I contact my liberal MP (probably won’t answer my email) or maybe try contacting the ombudsman? If you’ve tried any of the above, what was your experience like?

Thank you!

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u/CanadianMoney92 Apr 06 '23

I’m in the same boat. Spoke with CFO on the phone and they were super unhelpful. She claimed there was a minimum 6 month wait for new apps. Had a buddy submit online First week of March and approved first week of April.