r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 03 '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/lordoffire on Jul 04 '22

If my licence (PAL/RPAL) is showing a "has been issued" state on the PAL web portal, can I call in and get my number/card details, and get an online purchase started? Or is it better to wait for the physical card (assuming the first bit is even possible)?

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u/Consistent-Bar1063 Jul 04 '22

The printing of the PAL cards is also delayed recently and is taking longer than the 2 weeks it’s supposed to. You can call in and ask to get your PAL number (e.g to apply for a range membership). Once you have it you may be able to start a purchase without the card, but I guess it depends on the store. I wouldn’t try to take take possession until you have received the card though.

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u/lordoffire on Jul 06 '22

I ended up calling the RCMP and acquired my license number. However, one of the stores I called cited some recent changes and said that they'd need a physical card (or emailed copy) before completing the purchase.

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u/Consistent-Bar1063 Jul 06 '22

Was it for a restricted or non-restricted firearm?

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u/lordoffire on Jul 06 '22

Restricted (I haven't gotten around to thinking about non-restricteds much yet)