r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 10 '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.

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u/Davis1891 Jul 11 '22

I just bought a handgun from an online retailer and I'm confused about a couple things.

Do I need to call or email the CFO to get a transfer number or something? Or is that on the retailer? Is there anything I need to do on my end?

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u/knine71551 Jul 11 '22

If it’s online retailer then no they start it on their end and you wait. Depending on the province you’re in you may need a range membership but I assume you already got it sorted

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u/Davis1891 Jul 11 '22

Perfect, thanks. And yeah that parts all good

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u/knine71551 Jul 11 '22

After you get your final transfer approval email you should call the store to let them know just in case and ask if you need to forward them the email because sometimes the CFO has been only emailing the buyer side

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u/Davis1891 Jul 11 '22

I will roger that