r/canadaguns • u/slothharvester • Mar 21 '26

Application / Regulation advice 1 year after PAL application- Approved!

Hey all,

I've seen a tonne of posts with experiences similar to mine, a wildly long wait after applying for your PAL.

My fiancee read that some were having success with reaching out to their local MP, she did on my behalf and couple weeks ago. I filled out the requisite forms they sent back to contact the CFO on my behalf, and BAM within a week my PAL was approved.

My situation is different than most, I had a 10 year ban on firearms after making a mistake early in my adult life. I've since been pardoned and that 10 year period lapsed.

There is hope out there to become a lawful gun owner, contact your local MP! Surprised they could move the needle so fast.

Good luck all

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u/Weak_Flamingo_3031 Mar 21 '26

When my brother got his when he turned 18. It took them over a year. For me it only took 3 months. Seems to be pretty inconsistent

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u/azula301 Mar 21 '26

I did my PAL in July of 2025. I just got my license in the mail last week.

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u/KillswitchSlayer Mar 21 '26

@slothharvester!

Congrats again! Can’t wait for the hunt this spring.

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u/slvrus Mar 21 '26

What province?

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u/Ok-Bowler-203 Mar 21 '26

Completed course end of March 2025, received PAL start of August 2025.

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u/AllDay1980 Mar 22 '26

That’s great news. Keep on the straight and narrow. Any plans on a first rifle?

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u/BatMiddle8126 Mar 30 '26

I got mine recently. 1 year after I applied. I called the RCMP and they transferred me to the CFO office. Spoke to someone there and they said they would process it. They said 5 business days, never got a notification. My PAL just came in the mail.

Side note, me and the spouse applied at the same time. She got here PAL in 2 months. Mine took a year.