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

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.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

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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/djdirtyshawa1976 Jun 08 '22

Received Dec 14 cc charge jan27 still nothing in ontario

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u/exploreddit Jun 08 '22

Have you tried contacting your MP?

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '22

I saw 2 or 3 where those who sent theirs in Feb, their cards get charged May, and PAL issued this month. Should be very soon for you.

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u/pickledshallots Jun 10 '22

Thank you! I sent in April 28 so I have a while