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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
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u/xLev_ Jun 10 '22
I’ve been meaning to get my Firearms licence for a couple months now but put it off. Just passed my PAL/RPAL tests today and sending in my application first thing tomorrow, wish me luck everyone 🤞
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u/Ernstig505 Jun 05 '22
Ontario, Monday will be 11 weeks since I submitted my RPAL. Watching my CC for the charge with white knuckles.
If I could send myself 3 years ago a message, it would have been 'follow everybody's advice, get both licenses at the same time and buy everything'.
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u/BuyRelevant1000 Jun 05 '22
I went back and got my RPAL out of spite when they banned my scary rifle 2 years ago
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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Jun 05 '22
I went back in time but not far enough. I don't have the legendary AR-15 either.
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u/wert989 Jun 05 '22
I know the frustration, my man. I'm at 28 weeks as of tomorrow, as a new applicant to get approved. 2 days after the RCMP received my application the liberals announced they were thinking about banning handguns and thought I had time to go through the motions. After last Monday, I'm wishing I took the courses and applied more than a decade ago.
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u/Pola-Ripol Jun 06 '22
Haha nice 😭 im at 51 weeks and waiting now, for my PAL. I feel like they lost all my paperwork and is to embarrassed to tell me...
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u/wert989 Jun 06 '22
😮... 51 WEEKS?!? Bro! That's crazy, I'm assuming that you tried reaching out already. I'm actually annoyed on your behalf since calling in after the announcement has proven even more difficult for others apparently.
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u/Pola-Ripol Jun 06 '22
Yea i have tried every month for the last 5 months, goona call tomorrow, its just so annoying, and it feels like there is nothing i can do.
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u/yoemo_ Jun 06 '22
3 weeks since they received my application. If only I listened to my buddy who got me into target shooting 2 years ago and did my courses that year…
I have a feeling my license will be approved the same day the freeze goes into effect this fall.
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u/SecureNarwhal Jun 05 '22
I regret not calling more often for an update, i got my CC charged back in February. Tried calling for a few days in April for an update or if there's been an issue, couldn't get through.
Still waiting and the phone lines are even more clogged up than normal. by time i get my rpal, pistols are either gonna be banned, transfers banned, are selling for 2x/3x their normal prices
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u/CanadianBlacon Jun 10 '22
How do I get ahold of the CFO to initiate a restricted transfer? I call the number, go through the menu, and it just tells me they're too busy and hangs up. Is there an alternate method or any tricks I'm missing?
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u/ggdrguy Jun 05 '22
If you bought a new gun from the store they do it though a web portal and it’s likely already done on their end. Now you just need to wait for your province to approve it. Then you will get an email. Then you can get the gun, take it home/have it shipped to you. Fondle it, take it apart and clean/oil it, wait for your new papers to show up in the mail, then you can take it to a range.
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u/Jesse8990 Jun 06 '22 edited Jun 06 '22
Ok so I have a question. What things could delay processing of a PAL application? I've crossed my t's and dotted my i's, got all my references, made sure my picture size was the exact measurents requested, etc. I'm only sitting at 5 weeks so I know I just passed the minimum time of 28 days before they even look at it but yeah.
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u/Mr_Canada1867 Jun 06 '22
govt incompetence. Took them 7 months to approve my RPAL when I already had a PAL (which took 8 months to get)
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u/MisterDeluxia Jun 06 '22
yea with the increase in RPAL im expecting mine to take bout a year. took them 9 months for my PAL. kinda insane really. if i was to start over from nothing and go to RPAL it could easily take over two years now
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u/anti_worker Jun 06 '22
Mine languished on a desk for almost a year with no movement. I had to call the CFO's office and get the call transferred to the correct person who was able to process the remainder of the application over the phone. They wouldn't give me the reason over the phone, but I believe it was implied someone went on leave/retired and their work was not passed on. The incompetence is real, be patient and follow up every now and then.
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u/Kanobii Jun 09 '22
Mine took a year when I applied. I carry a sidearm and an automatic carbine for work everyday, have never been charged or convicted of a crime. I feel like sometimes its a crapshoot on timings.
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u/chief_robb Jun 06 '22
PAL Update
Received Feb 18
CC charges May 18
Status online to “initial review complete” May 18
Called in May 24, nothing missing from application
Emailed Alberta CFO May 31
Email reply from CFO June 3, application still with federal government.
Still no changes to online status June 6
Sitting at 109 days from receipt at RCMP
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u/presdint100 Jun 07 '22
Mine was received on Feb 16 and cc was charged on May 6th still not approved yet
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Jun 06 '22
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u/Colyn45 Jun 06 '22
If you don’t mind me asking which party is your MP?
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u/Colyn45 Jun 07 '22
I figured as much but thought I’d ask anyways in case they weren’t. Mine is Liberal…so I don’t think a phone call to mine will help much if it comes to that lol. Anyways, congrats on getting your PAL!
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u/djdirtyshawa1976 Jun 07 '22
Congrats. So frustrating zero boxes checked arrived the day after and still nothing
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u/wert989 Jun 07 '22 edited Jun 07 '22
Congrats my dude! If you don't mind me asking, how long did you wait to contact your MP? I'm in the same province, checked mental health too and my application was received November 22nd.
Edit: though I'm probably SOL with the MP route. Ottawa is Liberal.
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u/wert989 Jun 07 '22
Ah, that is very fair my guy. You gave me a bit to think about. But yeah congrats again and hopefully you can squeeze in a few purchases.
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u/exploreddit Jun 09 '22
Ontario PAL timeline -
Application received Feb 14th, CC Charged: May 5, Approved: June 8th
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Jun 09 '22
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u/canadafirstammo BUSINESS ACCOUNT Jun 09 '22
Congrats! Go grab yourself a range membership (depending on province) then the day you get your license in your hands you can grab yourself a new hand gat.
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Jun 11 '22
So I was notified to my PAL paper work was recieved April 11th (I was told to check on it 2 months in), and have been trying to check the status on their online tool, but every time I try it says that there is no applicant with that information in the system. Am I entering my info wrong? Is it case sensitive? Is there a particular format I should be entering my place of birth info in? Or does that simply mean that they haven't even looked at the application yet? I've tried calling them but everytime I'm on hold for awhile then get a message saying that they are experiencing technical difficulties and get hung up on.
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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Jun 11 '22
It will show after your credit card is charged.
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u/chief_robb Jun 11 '22
You most likely have a month-6 weeks to go before it shows up online. Once your card is charged, you’ll be able to login.
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Oh right on, that's not too bad I guess. Do they tend to issue the license pretty quickly after it reaches that point?
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u/chief_robb Jun 11 '22
Unsure really. I’m still waiting for mine. I was charged and viewable online may 18th. Still no change to the status. I’ve seen some posts here lately from people that are close to my timing and theirs were approved this week. Hoping I see that next week.
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Jun 11 '22
Ahh well I hope you get it soon man! Once they get it in their system do they post notify immediately when it has been approved, and when they actually mail it?
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u/Jaded_Economics7949 Jun 11 '22
I did mine on November, and within a week, they had updated that they have recieved my paperwork and did an initial review. Hasn't changed since, and I still haven't received my PAL/RPAL
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Jun 11 '22
Aww shit, that sucks man!
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u/Jaded_Economics7949 Jun 11 '22
Yea I'm getting so nervous. With this hand gun ban, and then who knows how many semi autos are going to get banned with this bill
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Jun 11 '22
No doubt man, I've been only looking at things that have 5 round magazines or less myself, not getting my hopes up for anything too awesome. Dunno how true the rumours of upcoming magazine limits for long guns are, but I'd hate to buy something just for it to become illegal to bring to the range right after I pick it up.
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u/discostu55 Jun 11 '22
When transporting restricted to the range, do you have to carry your registration with you?
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u/Pola-Ripol Jun 06 '22
Im coming up on the 1 year anniversary since i put in my PAL application,
I have called about once a month at the 8 month mark every timw i call i get told "thats strange, this shouldn't be taking so long, it says its just waiting on approvale, i suggest you call back in 3 ro 4 weeks if it still has not gone through"
Is there really nothing i can do? Is there any reason why its taking so long for specifically me? My friend who applied at the same time i did got his after 4 and a half months, i know another person who just got theirs and they applied 5 months ago, so why am i waiting 12+ months now? Pisses me off 😤 😒.
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u/Pola-Ripol Jun 06 '22
Backround check??? Ijust turned 22, never been arrested hell the closest interaction ive had with the law was chatting with my high school resource officer cause he was cool asf.
All in all my "Backround check" will be literally empty, even then if there was an issue it wouldn't be delayed by almost 7 months, on top of the maximum time it should take,
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Jun 06 '22 edited Jun 06 '22
Hey so I have my RPAL, but I have never bought a restricted firearm until now in light of recent events.. I am from BC, bought the Silvercore membership, and then bought a handgun online from a shop in Ontario, the order was pending for a few days, but last Friday the order got updated to "CFO Transfer Pending", so now I am wondering if there's anything I have left to do except cross my fingers and hope the transfer is approved? Anyone else in the same boat? What happens after the transfer is approved?
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Jun 06 '22
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Jun 06 '22
Tillsonburg Gun Shop, I checked the Google reviews before buying, seems reputable?
Edit: What happens after the transfer is approved? Just get's shipped out, then what?
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u/cryrid Jun 06 '22
so now I am wondering if there's anything I have left to do except cross my fingers and hope the transfer is approved? Anyone else in the same boat? What happens after the transfer is approved?
Keep an eye on your email. Your provincial firearms office will probably contact you requesting to see proof that you belong to a club/range. Once you reply and show them your membership and they approve the transfer, they'll email you a Transfer Notification Slip that will let you take possession of it. Once this happens the store will be informed that the transfer is complete, and they will proceed to mail it. If it goes to your post office instead of your door, just go and pick it up and take it home (you'll need your ID and a signature). Once it is in your home, keep it securely stored per the law, and keep it there until you receive two letters in the mail. One will be the Registration Certificate for the restricted firearm. The other will be a new RPAL card that will have a slightly different PAL number (the decimal value will be incremented) and it will be attached to a new Conditions Slip that should now include the condition letting you take it to the range for target shooting. Contact your range/club to let them know your PAL number has changed.
Use the time while waiting for this mail to read the manual and watch any videos on the firearm. Learn how it operates, how to take it apart and put it back together, and how to clean it. Practice ACTS and PROVE with it. Shop around and acquire anything else you might need in order to use it (a sturdy/lockable container for transportation, some locks for that container, cleaning kit/supplies, ammo, safety glasses and ear plugs if you don't already have them, etc).
Once you have the Registration Certificate, RPAL and Conditions Slip with the range permission, you can now take it to the range.
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u/Merrrk Jun 06 '22
Anyone know where I could find a 1911 before it's too late?
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u/fltlns Jun 07 '22
Maybe i run guns they're American but import here so their stock is American. I would ask them how the transfers work though, if they start right away or if they dont start until import is done.
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u/Mr_Canada1867 Jun 06 '22 edited Jun 06 '22
Al Flahertys has 21 Beretta M9A3’s and 4’s in stock as of this moment
G4C has Beretta APX’s in stock
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u/qFinlay Jun 07 '22
So I just bought my first handgun (paid and got the transfer started, haven’t heard anything yet though) and I’m not yet part of a range, I am planning on joining but I’m just wondering if it’s a problem to get the transfer approved without being an active member?
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u/worldwarreview Jun 07 '22
What the legality of re-chambering a gun to a different caliber? For example (I’m not gonna do this) what if you re-chambered a Ruger PCC carbine to like .45acp or 7.62-25 or re-chambering WK180 to like 545-39? Could you just give a gunsmith like 900$ and they get it done or do you need to do a bit more paperwork?
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u/Malib Jun 08 '22
Question about SOR/98-205 para 18/19. Does this mean I could keep a rifle intended for hunting as long as its legal now? And theoretically protected from future bans?
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u/pickledshallots Jun 08 '22
For all the new PAL holders — how long did it take for a) the RCMP to charge your credit card from the time you mailed in your application and b) time from the credit card charge to getting approved?
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u/exploreddit Jun 08 '22
Received Feb 14th, CC charged May 5th. Still waiting for approval but hopefully soon. Ontario.
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u/Substantial-Cash-834 on Jun 08 '22
How does everyone know the date their application was received? After over two months mine still doesn’t show up on the website
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u/Other-Negotiation328 Jun 08 '22
Mine was received in mid Jan this year but did not appear on the site until beginning of March. The system is just very slow currently.
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u/presdint100 Jun 09 '22
Timeline ontario
Application sent February 11
Application received by rcmp February 16
Cc charged may 6 status changed to initial review completed
License approved June 7th waiting for card in the mail now
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u/djdirtyshawa1976 Jun 09 '22
Any suggestions for me? Received Dec 14th cc charged Jan 27th. Been 19 weeks since cc and almost 25 since they received. I called rcmp about 2 half months ago they said it was forwarded to the Cfo. I emailed them a month ago and said it's in line. It's crazy people two months after me are getting approved.
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u/snnb Jun 09 '22
When people call to enquire about their RPAL, are they actually getting through to a human? I get through the menu and select other, it rings, and then drops the call.
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u/Other-Negotiation328 Jun 10 '22
Today it let's you sit on hold for roughly 10mins then drops the call.
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u/cdnslaveiz612 Jun 09 '22
Timeline Ontario
Application sent October 15
Application received by October 20
Cc charged Jan 2022
Checked 1 box for losing my job due to Covid
License approved June 9th waiting for card in the mail now
Called in 3 or 4 times and then contacted MP not sure if it helped because got approved within 24 hrs.
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u/djdirtyshawa1976 Jun 09 '22
Just curious what you said when you wrote. Recidved Dec 14 cc charges Jan 27 and no box checked and nothing as of yet. Thanks
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Jun 09 '22
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u/wert989 Jun 09 '22
Took mine 6 weeks and my instructor sent it the Monday right after I took the course the weekend of September 24th last year. Since then I've noticed others were waiting about 7-8 weeks with some variation.
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u/jk_can_132 Jun 10 '22
I got mine back in February in less than 2 weeks. Was stupidly fast compared to what this sub said it would be.
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u/Perfect_Election1860 Jun 10 '22
Mine took just under two weeks I just got it last Wednesday
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u/bcsamsquanch Jun 10 '22
I'm on Day 9 waiting for Restricted Transfer in BC.
Still just crickets.
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u/Avendosora Jun 11 '22
Please dont make fun of me... the extent of my fire arms training/experience is my military service. I did not deploy and only served 4 years so no cool stories. Wasn't infantry and honestly the extent of fire arms experience was the weapons safety training, exercises, and range days. So aside from using a .22 once when I was a teenager... I have no idea. The reason I'm getting one is for hunting. Our family has decided to take up hunting. Fire arm safety isn't a concern (I have confidence in my ability to operate/store/transport a fire arm safely and will be doing my hunter aafety exam shortly. Already passed the course.) the issue is not being familiar with civilian models.
I would want something in a similar style to what I'm accustomed to using. So pistol grip, bolt action where I can easily inspect the bore from the non-business end. Do hunting rifles even have the option to add a pistol grip? Can one even hunt with that type of fire arm or is it specifically for sport shooting?
I do plan on going into a cabella's and talking with them to see about my options but figured since I'll be getting my PAL it would be a good idea to know what I'd even be looking for.
Thanks. 😊
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u/MLI691H Jun 06 '22
Just passed CFSC & CRFSC courses yesterday/today. Now the wait begins. Paperwork/photo/references/guarantor all filled out.
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u/LostStand6573 Jun 06 '22
Ontario? Get ready to wait 6 months or more with this Turdoo in charge.
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u/tehnube al Jun 06 '22
so I was approved for my pal 3 weeks ago at least it says after 2 weeks if you don't get your pal call the CFO but when I do it just hangs up on me what are my options here
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Jun 06 '22 edited Jun 06 '22
I am almost in the same boat lol also Alberta. Almost exactly two weeks since issue and nothing. I have absolutely no idea how it could possibly take two weeks to mail something intra-province.
After almost 5 months of waiting I think I will legitimately die of shock if somehow this thing ever actually shows up one day haha
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u/tehnube al Jun 06 '22
I submitted my application back in February I sent an email to the CFO so if I get anything back ill post an update as you are probably going to be in the same boat
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u/knine71551 Jun 06 '22
Wanted to share this:
EPPs seems to have a lot of handguns left:
https://ellwoodepps.com/hunting/firearms.html#!/___SID=S&firearm_type=1568&home=0&no_cache=true&order=news_from_date&p=1&product_sold=3175
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u/moosegosinya Jun 06 '22
CFP restricted transfer question
So the store has submitted the transfer, can I check the status somehow via the web services portal? Or just hurry up and wait?
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u/BillionNewt Jun 07 '22
What's the normal price that you see for reputable 9mm rounds? I'm seeing 50$ to 60$ per 100. What's a sale price that's worth waiting for?
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u/ggdrguy Jun 07 '22
If you can afford to buy bulk, 1000 for 400ish plus tax is (unfortunately) a good deal now.
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u/Emeraldidiot Jun 07 '22
Has anyone ordered from Cabelas in the past weeks frenzy? If so, have you gotten a reference number from them yet? Or made any progress at all
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u/MycologyStuff Jun 07 '22
Did you buy in person? Didn't they give you one printed on a piece of paper?
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u/Anunnaki_D Jun 07 '22
So random question about CFO’s. Im a Sask guy. What kind of questions do they ask you when they call you? Should I eagerly wait by the phone for their call? Are they hard to get ahold of if you miss their call? I ordered sooner then many of you Sask guys and gals but still haven’t heard back while some of you have.
I ordered my first and probably only handgun last Tuesday (thanks to the freeze!)
Thanks for any comments in advance and please excuse my impatient excitement to finally own one. Lol
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u/cryrid Jun 07 '22
If you ordered from a business then you'll probably want to be checking your e-mail inbox instead of waiting by the phone. Typically a business will use the web portal to initiate the transfer and provide all the information that way (this is much faster since the phones are a hellish nightmare to get through, especially considering the volume of sales/transfers that a business has to handle), and the CFO will just send an e-mail you asking for proof that you're a member of a club/range (reply to the email with a photo of your membership card).
If it was a private transfer then the web portal isn't an option, you have to use the phones. And the CFO won't be calling you either - you need to call them. Ideally the seller should have done it first to get things started, and then given you a reference number to use. Then you'd call in, eventually manage to get through on your 98th attempt, provide that reference number, and then provide any other information they might ask (potentially including your firearms licence number, full name and address, and the transferor's (seller's) full name and firearms licence number, and general information about the restricted firearm).
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u/TheRealRach Jun 07 '22
I inherited a Lee Enfield jungle carbine from my grandfather, he bought it after he came back from Korea and gave it too me as I have my PAL/RPAL.
What I'm asking is if the rifle is legal as the magazine is a 10 round capacity.
As far as I know anything over a .22 (as of now at least) is capped at 5 rounds a magazine but I recall reading that bolt action/lever action or pump action firearms don't require magazine limits.
Any info would be appreciated.
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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Jun 07 '22
Your rifle is bolt action, not semi-automatic. No magazine limit.
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Jun 07 '22
Will the RCMP email me with confirmation they have received my PAL application or will I just need to continue to periodically check the online portal?
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Jun 08 '22
They won’t email you. You’ll get a credit card charge and that’s when you’ll know
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u/tehnube al Jun 08 '22
Anyone in the Edmonton area that can recommend a good gun store I'm looking for a kriss vector in 9mm
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u/StatisticianOdd791 Jun 08 '22
phoenix range and gun shop, Tundra supply, and P & D are all really good shops in Edmonton.
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u/SurtseyHuginn Jun 09 '22
A friend of mine has been waiting for over a year now for his RPAL, did that happen to anyone else ? How can you make things moving ?
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u/Markiavelli98 Jun 09 '22
Looking to add a flashlight to my maverick 88, unsure of the best way to go about it.
Do I: add a small barrel clamp rail and then a flashlight to the rail or is there a direct barrel to flashlight converter?
Any recommendations welcome! I’m also planning on adding a side saddle, planning on going with the tac star slim line.
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u/FLOKI_85 Jun 09 '22
Has anyone tried calling the Canadian firearms program to see about there application? I’ve been trying every single day and I keep getting disconnected and I even went online and it says there is no information about my application. So frustrating
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u/ggdrguy Jun 09 '22
Dunno about the online bit but you do know about what’s going on with handguns this last week and a half ya? Lines are tied up like crazy with transfers.
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u/Coldery Jun 09 '22 edited Jun 09 '22
Please help: I have been waiting on my application to be processed and have waited about 12 months so far. I had to send in a subsequent photo ID about 3 months in because the first one didn't meet the criteria. I have been trying to call the helpline 1-800-731-4000 numerous (7+) times over the past 2 weeks. I would be put on hold by the bot. These calls would last almost exactly 30 minutes each time and then would hang up. I have tried using multiple phone numbers to no avail.
I do not know what is happening with my application and there is no one I can talk to for help because they aren't picking up the phone.
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u/AdhesiveCam Jun 09 '22
I'm personally at 7 days waiting. Still waiting on the gun to get here anyways so not too antsy yet. Just a little impatient!
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u/Anunnaki_D Jun 10 '22
Saskatchewan! How long have you been waiting for your new handgun? I’m on day 9
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u/ggdrguy Jun 10 '22
9 business days or calendar? I’m on 8 calendar days atm. Let me know when yours goes through so I have a day heads up lol
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u/Anunnaki_D Jun 10 '22
I purchased on June 1st, so I guess 7 business days if you choose to count my 10am purchase day lol but definitely will keep you in the loop!
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u/ggdrguy Jun 20 '22
I don’t suppose you heard anything on your transfer yet? Lol I’ve got nothing…
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u/Anunnaki_D Jun 20 '22
Interesting you just came to ask! I’m actually in the process of calling them right now! I still haven’t received any contact from them yet! I have however gotten a range membership in hopes when I call them they’ll speed it along when I inform them of the membership…
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u/ggdrguy Jun 20 '22
Right on. I emailed the Sask cfo June 7th just asking if they could tell me approx wait time, they just told me to call Miramichi so whoever answered seemingly doesn’t know it also goes to each province cfo for final approval…
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u/Anunnaki_D Jun 20 '22 edited Jun 20 '22
So I just spoke with them on the phone (surprisingly zero wait time I got thru right away). I asked in regards to my wait time and they stated that it would be “unfair” to give a time frame as to when it’ll be processed because they’re so backed up. They mentioned that however if the purchase day was June 1st the wait time should be almost up due to where they’re in the “processing”. However… she did mention one kicker… she says as of lately they’ve been mailing the approval letters and certificates for the firearm via Canada post. So we may of entered a whole different game…
Edit/follow-up: they did say to email proof of range membership to them. I have the email if you need it!
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u/Anunnaki_D Jun 20 '22
They told me the email to send my range membership info too. I just now sent it and the email bounced back saying the email was bad… oh CFO why do you do this to me?🥲
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u/ggdrguy Jun 20 '22
🤦 is this your first restricted? They just approved my first for me on the May 18th so they should have it on file one would think… the email I used which got me a response in a day was sfpinfo@gov.sk.ca so give that a try if it’s different than you used. They also emailed me the approval, but again that was before June. No idea why they would switch to mailing a billion things instead of a simple email… I thought it was awesome having our own Sask cfo but they seem to be unnecessarily making things more difficult… bc and Ab have seen transfers from as late as June 4th already…
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u/Anunnaki_D Jun 20 '22
I am starting to wish our CFO was as good as BC/Ab. I really don’t understand though what the point is. I’ve been hearing time and time again it’s an email, until today?
Yeah this is my first restricted! I decided to buy before they make it impossible to buy. I always intended on buying someday but the freeze made my one day a little bit sooner lol.
On another note: what did you buy in may? What are you waiting on now? Just out of curiosity
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u/ggdrguy Jun 20 '22
Got a sig p320 x5 legion(that’s a mouthful…) a sw686, Buckmark and a Glock 17. What about you?
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u/dsakura1945 Jun 11 '22
10 calendar days, without a reference number. Well, maybe tenda forgot my order.
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u/backlight101 Jun 10 '22
Has anyone spoken with a retailer recently and asked if they will be able to or plan to restock handguns before sales are prohibited? If so, did they provide a timeline?
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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Jun 10 '22
NASguns was restocked Wednesday or Thursday.
before sales are prohibited?
October?
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u/escargott Jun 11 '22
My range said they don’t plan and it. They made their mistake with the 2020 OIC and are now stuck with more than 50,000$ worth of prohibited devices, ARs, uppers and rifles that can’t be sold or moved
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Jun 10 '22
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u/doubleapplewcoconut Jun 10 '22
Theoretically yes. Make sure you cant jam your hand in the case with the lock on and touch the handgun. Some of the manufacturer cases such as CZ and S&W have a single hole lock and you could pull the gun out while locked.
People might disagree on the law in spirit vs practice but in my view this isnt the area to save money. Find a proper safe on kijiji or craigslist, doesnt need to be gigantic for just handguns.
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u/mithrajr Jun 10 '22
Centrefire bolt-action caliber for target shooting at 200 yards (already got a 22lr bolt). Given the ammo prices now, is 223 worth it (especially match ammo) or should I just go 308, since prices are similar? Also how often do you guys shoot .308 or other such expensive ammo (30-06/6.5 CM) 😅 ?
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u/doubleapplewcoconut Jun 10 '22
The bill the liberals proposed that the NDP have signalled they would support bans purchasing or transferring handguns, effectively freezing them in place. It also bans some airsoft guns.
It is only a bill, not law and needs to follow the usual procedure (Royal assent).
I’m sure there are more specifics that pros can advise on but that’s the gist - it’s a proposal and the surge is from two camps: 1. people who partake in the sport are getting what they can because they need to use it for the rest of their life, or 2. People selling them now because guns were typically a good “investment” - not for appreciating but because “this is expensive but I can go target shooting with it now and if I need cash in two years get 80% of it back.” This bill would render them worthless (it will cost me about $5000 for reference).
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Jun 11 '22
(Ontario) Does anyone have any experience with resubmitting a photo with the RPAL application? Notes below
- Received Jan 24
- CC charged March 07
- Resent new photo March 31 as requested by CFP
- Called every 3 weeks, told to call again in three weeks every time
Anyone have any idea how long of a delay I should be expecting (I realize these are unprecedented times)?
Thanks everyone.
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u/Affectionate_Map_903 Jun 11 '22
Selling a handgun and trying to call in to confirm and transfer but no one will answer. In the last 3 days I've called 327 times same message (busy call back later) and then it hangs up . Am I doing something wrong. Like I get it a lot of people are selling but why not let us stay on hold. 327 fucking times
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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Jun 11 '22 edited Jun 12 '22
More handguns were sold in the last month than are typically sold in a year. CFOON was 5 weeks behind before the Justin Rush.
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u/achmadtheterror2 Jun 11 '22
I'll tag you in a comment that I replied to that outlines what I did. Got 3 transfers done in the past 3 days. Also try to get the buyer added to the call when you do the transfer so it's finished off then and there.
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u/pats_28 Jun 11 '22
Anyone know where ON is with their transfers. I checked about 1.5 weeks ago and they stated they were working through May 6/7.
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Jun 12 '22 edited Jun 12 '22
Has anybody who sent their application in April get application received or their Cc charged ?
Edit: for Ontario
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u/knine71551 Jun 08 '22
Fresh new updates about transfer times in Ontario for restricted
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u/Financial-Food4344 Jun 08 '22
What’s this say for those of us without gun nutz accounts ? …also if I bought a firearm online from Alberta to ship to Ontario which province am I waiting on Alberta or Ontario ?
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u/knine71551 Jun 08 '22
My apologies I forgot: must be why I got downvoted apparently 🧐
TLDR Ontario transfers atm are for May 7 business and May 4 personal
Priority is on May 7
OP got a quote for 6weeks time for his May 30th purchase
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u/knine71551 Jun 08 '22 edited Jun 08 '22
Ontario as that is your home province
Edit I misread your message doesn’t matter where it’s shipped from or where the store is at
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u/ramzan_kadyrov_ Jun 06 '22
Week 3 trying to contact the RCMP. I have been trying to contact them for a very long time to make a transfer. I practically memorised their answering machine in both english and french. Its as if this law is already enacted and we cant make transfers, as if its being done on purpose to make our lives harder. Im aware that this bill hasnt been passed but they are already making it harder for us.
Does anybody have any sort of info on whats happening with the RCMP, when this stuff will be over?
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u/knine71551 Jun 06 '22
Call center can’t handle the volume of ppl calling in due to the increase in transfers
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u/naturehattrick Jun 06 '22
Probably overrun with all the illegal gun owners and gangbangers registering their pieces.
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u/Dudemanbroyo94 Jun 06 '22
Anyone know the current wait times for transfers in BC?
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u/Tokesworth44 Jun 06 '22
I waited a week for mine. Went in on May 31st and just got the confirmation email today.
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u/PureShift British Columbia Jun 07 '22
I ordered May 30th and i’m still waiting on a response. Hopefully I get around the same wait times as you
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u/NonTraditionalPotato Jun 08 '22
Morning all. Question about buying out of province. I'm in NL and purchased a P320 in Ontario. I was wondering about the process of transferring the firearm. I know Ontario's CFO is notorious for taking quite a while to approve transfers and that got me to thinking would the seller have to deal with the Ontario CFO or the NL CFO, or both. Curious is all.
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Jun 08 '22
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Jun 09 '22
When you buy your first restricted, you will get a new RPAL card with the "Transportation Condition". That allows you to transport your gun from your house to the shooting range (or police station; don't take it to the police station). Most of us call this a Long Term ATT or LTATT. But in reality, it is the Transportation Condition.
If you want to transport your restricted anywhere else, then you need an actual ATT.
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u/doubleapplewcoconut Jun 08 '22
Just once afaik, they’ll send you a new firearm license with ATT conditions attached.
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Jun 09 '22
My wife got a bit shred happy with the "old" documents and my transport conditions slip from my rpal is gone. Does anyone know if I can get a replacement? Or should I just apply for an att to be safe.
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u/knine71551 Jun 09 '22
You should call the cfo and they’ll have to issue you a new pal with the conditions
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Jun 09 '22
You would think they could reprint the slip of paper for me, but of course it's the government so nothing is easy.
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u/knine71551 Jun 09 '22
yeah im not sure why it has to be a new card, but thats what someone else was told when they said they lost their conditions. It's probably cause theres a specialized process and they dont want to break process due to... government
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u/Friendlygiant18 Jun 05 '22
Hi everybody, does any Quebecer in the group have experience selling a firearm to an individual outside of our lovely province ? Given that there is no long gun registry elsewhere, how would this work ? Thanks in advance!
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u/Mr_Canada1867 Jun 05 '22 edited Jun 05 '22
according to the SQ’s website, you have to give them the info of the person even if they live outside the province (that is of course if you’re firearm is registered). I would advise that you go onto their website for more info
https://siaf.gouv.qc.ca/individuals.html?L=1
edit: “The notice of transfer of ownership of a firearm must contain the name and contact information of the person to whom the firearm has been transferred even if the latter does not maintain a residence or an establishment in Québec or it is anticipated that the firearm will leave Québec.”
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u/CanadaGunsMod Jun 07 '22
PSA to everyone who went out and bought new handguns this week:
CLEAN YOUR GUNS BEFORE SHOOTING THEM. READ THE MANUAL.
New guns are coated in a preservative grease/oil. This is not a lubricating oil. You need to tear the gun down and flush it all out. All of it. Then re oil with a proper gun oil.
New guns require break-in. This can be a hundred rounds or a thousand rounds. Follow the manual. 22 semi autos might take ages to properly break in.
We are removing literally dozens of posts that are "my new gun doesn't work" and literally the answer is "I didn't clean it or oil it."