r/canadaguns • u/Mediocre-Abroad-8547 • Aug 05 '26

Application / Regulation advice Individual Web Services

Do I have to view or respond to the emails I get about Individual Web Services from the RCMP?

I am having trouble signing in and would rather not if its not required

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u/Acceptable_Visit_115 Aug 05 '26

If you get an IWS notification after buying a NR, 99.9% of the time it's a confirmation that someone ran your PAL through the online verification portal to generate a NR transfer reference number.

In other words, it means nothing. It only indicated that someone ran your PAL, and doesn't track the actual firearms - that's up to the seller.

If you are having trouble with the IWS I'd start by trying with the default browser (edge, safari) or clear your current browser's cache/cookie.

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u/Mediocre-Abroad-8547 Aug 09 '26

That is what I have heard from sellers, but I overthink all the time so I wanted to check regardless.. But I will definitly try what you suggested