r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • May 02 '21

Weekly Newbies 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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u/Temporary_Source_469 May 06 '21

Anyone get their PAL/RPAL in Ontario recently? My application arrived Nov 13, 2020, CC charged Mar 23, 45 days for processing fell on May 4th, still says in progress.

Called and was told it was at Ontario’s CFO, everything was done at the CFP.

First time applicant and I applied for an RPAL.

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u/Streetglide130 May 06 '21

RPAL app received Jan 5, visa hit April 20, card received May 3. Ontario

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u/[deleted] May 07 '21

how can you tell when they receive it? I just brought my envelope to Canada post with a stamp on it. Didn't get a tracking number

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u/pissing_noises May 07 '21

You would have had to bring it without a stamp and pay for Xpresspost so it would have tracking and get there quick.

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u/Temporary_Source_469 May 07 '21

When I sign into the web services to check the application it tells me they received it on 13 November, 2020. I guess they get stamped. It was literally just over 4 months before they even opened it. Just wondering on the wait times for Ontario, that’s all. I might be a little longer considering I recovered from PTSD about 7 years ago, and am still on mild medication that keeps it in check. I hope I don’t get denied. Ex military here, and they felt it was appropriate to entrust me with prohibited weapons and pyrotechnics after the diagnoses, and recovery.

I’m not a danger to myself or anyone else, I just want to go hunting, and miss shooting in general. I was a marksman with a long rifle, and okay with a pistol. Figured I’d go for the RPAL so I could become more proficient with a pistol and maybe compete some day lol.

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u/19ajm85 May 10 '21

I would definitely call their 1-800-731-4000 number to get a status update!

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u/Temporary_Source_469 May 10 '21

So, I called, and got transferred to the Ontario CFO, and because I checked the box about mental health, the mailed me a form to get signed by a doctor. Have my appointment this Thursday, so hopefully that’s all that’s required. I was hoping to be ready for deer season this fall.

I have PTSD. It’s been 11 years since diagnoses, and 8 years since I finished treatment, I’m on a minor amount of medication.

What really bites my ass about all of this (I went to Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces) is that the government seen fit to allow me to be in possession of prohibited devices and firearms after I got diagnosed between 2010 and 2015 before I retired, but now they’re not sure 🤣🤣

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u/19ajm85 May 10 '21

Good luck!

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u/Temporary_Source_469 May 13 '21

My RPAL was issued today. After my doctor appointment and the guy being total anti-firearm, and refusing to fill out the form, I called back the FO for my region and explained what happened. As anyone with any real knowledge about my case is either in the US, or Alberta, this is kind of problem right?

Well, the FO emailed the CFO, who called me directly.

After a pleasant 10 minute talk, She approved it over the phone, and issued it.

I was honest, open, and forward about everything asked for, and she approved me no problem. I was actually expecting a long months drawn out wait. Nice surprise for me.