r/canadaguns • u/kwc_king • May 17 '26

Application / Regulation advice PAL IN 30days

Hello everyone, and happy long weekend.
I wanted to share my timeline for the non-restricted and restricted PAL.
I applied online on April 4, 2026. My reference checks were completed the next day. By May 4, 2026, my licence was approved and shipped.
I received my PAL in my mailbox last Tuesday.

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u/skelectrician May 18 '26

Mine took 6 months but I had to explain the details of my divorce and that I was on anti depressants for a period of time following the end of my marriage. The CFO asked what I thought my ex would think of me owning firearms. I told him "I'm really not sure, I think you'd get a different answer depending on her mood on any given day."

He said he wasn't going to bother contacting her, because it would likely be a waste of time for everyone involved. Pal showed up next week.

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u/kwc_king May 18 '26

Nice, to many of us facing similar challenges. I know for sure your comment will help others.