r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jun 05 '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

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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/Jesse8990 Jun 06 '22

Thanks for the reply. After reading more questions I feel like I should definitely be reaching out to my local cfo. Should I wait till the card payment goes through? 2-3 months?

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u/anti_worker Jun 06 '22

Maybe give it another month or so before you start calling as during the 28 day period your application won't even be looked at as I understand it. Mention how you just wanted to make sure there aren't any problems with your application as you haven't had any updates or charges to your card.

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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.