r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 16 '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 any Frequently Asked, or "new"-type questions, including PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general firearms ownership questions.

We recommend you try the search bar before asking common questions as they are frequently already answered elsewhere.

Most answers to Storage, Display, and Transport questions can be found here.

Inheriting firearms or dealing with an Estate? Answers here.

Do you need to renew your license or check on the status of your license application? Try here.

Do you have questions about the classifications of firearms? More details here.

Different types of firearms are explained in detail here.

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u/exen_death Jul 20 '23

Any recent timeline to compare for PAL? This is mine still waiting in AB

Application received on 2023-03-01

Current status We have completed the initial review of your firearms license application. If additional information is required, you will be contacted. Please check the status again at a later date.

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u/cprhdrd Jul 20 '23

I was about 5 weeks from application received to card in the mail. Have you called?

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u/exen_death Jul 20 '23

I called in mid May and today it still at the Alberta Office in the "final stages"

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u/No_Bag_6642 Aug 28 '23

Any luck? Mine passed federally in April 21 of 2022. I’ve emailed and did everything I can to get through the alberta part of it. Got a reply saying it could be up to 16 months lol

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u/exen_death Aug 28 '23

Damn hahaha ,still waiting...