r/canadaguns Jun 26 '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.

These threads will be stickied for a week, renewing every Sunday @ about 0600 AST. Previous threads here. Take a look, your question may have been answered!

If you have any suggestions for this thread, please feel free to ask here, or send the Mods a message.

Thank you!

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u/Cinematic_Immunity Jun 30 '22

I purchased (started the transfer of) a FNS-9 a couple days after the freeze announcement. It's a private seller. He got through and has a transfer number started. I just can't get through to complete it. It's been about a month.

I know people who bought around the same time or even after that have already had their transfers processed, but that was from a store. Is there a priority for store transfers over private?

I have no problem waiting, because I understand the system is completely overloaded. Just hoping someone can reassure me it will eventually be completed.

Or is there any tips or tricks to get through on the phone's?

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u/Freek2188 Jun 30 '22

The way I understand private restricted transfers, nothing will happen with it until you call in and provide your information to the CFP. Keep trying, you'll get in eventually.

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u/Cinematic_Immunity Jun 30 '22

There has been multiple 100+ call days and connected zero times. I'm losing faith I'll ever get through

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u/Freek2188 Jun 30 '22

Unfortunately I don't think you have a choice but to keep trying if you want that gun. You could have done a paper transfer but not sure that will work now.

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u/Cinematic_Immunity Jun 30 '22

You were my good luck charm haha. I just got through. Now waiting for the actual ATT to be emailed to me.

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u/Freek2188 Jun 30 '22

Perfect! Congratulations! Now begins the long wait for the registration papers!