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.

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u/mad_bitcoin Apr 05 '23

Just got my PAL/RPAL in the mail. Submitted application online February 20th, marked received same day. References contacted via email, marked initial review complete February 22nd. Approved and mailed March 20th. Received in mail April 5th. I'm in BC so six weeks if you submit online👍

Shopping time🫡

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u/MagicBear24 Apr 06 '23

Bro I submitted an application online January 9th and still I have no update. It just says we have received your initial application. I'm in BC as well

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u/ObamaPrism1 Apr 06 '23

I submitted early February by mail in BC and I got mine like a week ago