r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 17 '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/engineddit Jul 17 '22

Regarding having a restricted firearm sent to the post office via registered mail - Does anyone know if there's a limit to how much time the post office will hold on to the parcel before pickup?

My issue is that I'm away at work for 6+ weeks at a time, and of course I don't know when the firearm will be sent in the mail. I was going to call the post office in question but they are closed until tomorrow and I want to FOMO on a purchase here...

Thanks in advance

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u/Skoock Jul 17 '22

Sometimes up to 15 days but it can be more or less. Also FYI.... if it's your first R gun and you only have a temporary ATT, you technically are not allowed to pick it up from the post office. However if you already have the long-term ATT, you are within your rights to pick it up.

Usually you can pay the post office to hold it a little longer.

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '22

This is a misunderstanding of the rules. You are correct that you need to wait for the registration certificate and new PAL card to take your new gun to the range, but the transfer notice specifically said “This is to inform you that your application to register the following firearm(s) has been processed. You may take possession of them now. Your new registration certificate(s) will be sent to you in a separate envelope.”

It is clear that you may pick up the gun from the vendor or post office even before the registration certificate or new PAL card arrives in the mail.

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u/Skoock Jul 17 '22

Watch the ccfr YouTube videos on att