r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • May 29 '22

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 the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/Shep1982 Jun 01 '22

Ordinarily I'd make a phone call and ask the CFO this but they're not taking calls at the moment apparently, so, somebody humor me. Please. I did my RPAL course, got the paperwork back stamped about a week ago. I know I need to mail it in. Do I need to include anything else? New picture? Cheque? Sacrifice a goat? I spent a bit of time looking at the websites, didn't find a straight answer.

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '22 edited Jun 02 '22

Here’s what you do according to the current application:

(1) Fill out the complete application.

(2) Attach your course reports to it.

(3) Get a photograph taken. It has to be cut exactly to the dimensions specified in the application. You can take the photo yourself and cut it to size, but I’d recommend paying extra and get it taken from Shoppers or a professional photo booth. Reason being is because if your photo is not according to the dimensions, which will likely happen if you cut it yourself, and the quality is off a bit, they’ll reject your photo, that’s more waiting time added to the already long waiting period, as you’ll have to mail in a new one and wait, so best to get it right the first time. You only have to mail in one photo.

(4) For the payment, you can use a credit card, cheque, or money order. Best to use a credit card, this way you’ll know when your application was charged.

(5) Fold the application along with the course reports, and put that in to an envelope along with the photograph, and post it. Pay a little extra and get a tracking number, this way you’ll know when it gets delivered.

Tips:

*Read the application requirements thoroughly, as I may have missed something. Once completed, go through it multiple times to ensure you have not missed anything.

*Please write clearly and legibly.

*Photocopy your entire application along with the course reports, and keep it for your records.

*Keep a record of all the dates, make a timeline when you get your license, and post it here to keep everyone informed and up-to-date.

Good luck buddy!! 👍🏻

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u/Shep1982 Jun 02 '22

Thank you. 👍🏻

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '22

Don’t mention it buddy. Anytime! 👍🏻