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/blockman16 Jul 17 '22 edited Jul 17 '22

Hi all, my first post here - I sent in my RPAL application about a month ago - still says that information doesn’t exist when trying to check the status online. Is something wrong or they are just super backed up? Anyone have recent experience? Thanks!

My issue also is that I sent the envelope in with a tracking number but I lost the receipt with that number. I am sure they received it but like would it make sense to send it in again maybe?

Thanks all!

UPDATE: I looked at Canada Gun Nuts and seems like people only see online status after 3 months and timelines for entire process are around 6 months. Not looking very promising.

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u/CringelordCameron Jul 17 '22

It can literally take months for them to update your application status online. They're extremely backed up and likely haven't even looked at your application yet.

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u/blockman16 Jul 17 '22

Ugh just so concerned that this is the only opportunity to try to get a handgun and if something didn’t go right I won’t have the time to redo it before the government ban. I mean it still might not make it but like man can these people work faster knowing the deadline we are under.

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u/CringelordCameron Jul 17 '22

Do you currently have non restricted or no license?

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u/blockman16 Jul 17 '22

No license - new application

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u/CringelordCameron Jul 17 '22

Unfortunately there is a very high chance that you will not receive your license before October which is when we believe the government will attempt to stop handgun sales, but there is always a chance that it could be completed quickly once they look at it. You may be able to buy handguns for a short time if your lucky.

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u/blockman16 Jul 18 '22

Fingers crossed :)

Really wish I didn’t lose the tracking number - wonder if makes sense to submit another application or will that just mess it up more if there are two?

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u/Icy_Operation_6013 Jul 19 '22

I'm in the same boat as you. Just sent mine in a few weeks ago. Probably pointless.