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/Chief_Nods_A_Lot]

How long are you guys waiting for your license? I started my process on April 21st! I just phoned and they said I'm waiting for an officer to finalize it. I asked her if that was normal and she said it's only because of a back log. Really frustrating because I'm moving soon.

[u/chief_robb → u/Chief_Nods_A_Lot]

Received mine in the mail today. Just about 5 months from them receiving my application to receiving the license in the mail.

[u/Chief_Nods_A_Lot → u/chief_robb]

That is really messed up! Im moving at the end of the month so it'll be interesting to see if they issue my STATT

[u/chief_robb → u/Chief_Nods_A_Lot]

Once your card is charged, you’ll be able to login to the site. On there you’ll see a reference number. Once you have that, call in and update your address.

[u/connor2557 → u/chief_robb]

how long did it take to charge your card? just trying to get an idea if I should be worried or not. Hopefully just a couple more months

[u/chief_robb → u/connor2557]

Just under 3 months. Feb 18 - may 12

[u/connor2557 → u/chief_robb]

jeez, hopefully just a couple weeks more for me. sent it off April 26

[u/connor2557 → u/[deleted]]

just wild, never wanted someone to take my money so much aha, hopefully that changes in the coming weeks and we both see progress in our applications

[u/[deleted] → u/Chief_Nods_A_Lot]

The comment above yours reported 5 months in Alberta. I think this is the worst it has ever been.

[u/connor2557 → u/Chief_Nods_A_Lot]

I sent my application in at the end of April, haven't even had my cc charged yet, kinda lost at what I should do

[u/salazar_0333 → u/Chief_Nods_A_Lot]

you started on april 21st and now waiting on an officer to finalize?

i'm in ontario, sent it 25 feb and as of june it's still waiting on an officer to finalize