r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 24 '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/Kise93 Jul 30 '22

In Nova Scotia, I just got my RPAL and joined a range. I don't have a membership number yet, but would like to buy a pistol. Will the RCMP reject the transfer while I'm waiting for my membership number?

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u/cryrid Jul 31 '22

They can reject a transfer if you aren't able to provide them the information that they request to see. Typically they should give you a decent window of time in order to provide them that information however. I'm not sure if it varies from province to province, but my CFO gives 45 days to reply with a membership card.