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

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Followed up with CFO about PAL application submitted back in Nov 2022 about 4 weeks ago and they've told me it's been sent to the AFO for final processing. It's been 4 weeks since that phone call is there a way I can speed this process up? Ontario BTW