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/[deleted] 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/[deleted] Jun 11 '22

Ahh ya I paid via money order, so unfortunately I can't gauge the progress that way.

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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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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '22

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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u/[deleted] 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/chief_robb Jun 11 '22

As far as I know, yes. Then it’s about 1-2 weeks for the card to show up in the mail.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '22

Right on, 1-2 weeks isn't too bad at all!

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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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u/[deleted] 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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u/[deleted] 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.