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/Guaaac]

There was something wrong with my photo for upgrading to restricted pal and I was told to send a new photo in. Do i just send in the photo without anything or do i have to get a new sticker to put on the back? what do i do if i forgot who my guarantor was? I was also told that my application will be considered a new application and will be processed at the same time as others who sent in their new applications when i send my photo in, is this true? Do i have a chance of getting my rpal before the hamdgun ban?

[u/[deleted] → u/Guaaac]

My photo was bad and they mailed me a notice and a new sticker and guarantor form to fill out. If they didn't send you that, I'd print off the guarantor page of the application and if you have no sticker, print off the page with the sticker and glue it to the back of a photo. I had to go to Walmart to get mine printed on proper photo paper

[u/Guaaac → u/[deleted]]

Thanks, how long did it take for your to get your pal after sending the photo in?

[u/[deleted] → u/Guaaac]

Oh jeez it was awhile. Original application was August I believe, got the letter in October and sent the new photo in late October and finally got the Rpal in March