r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 07 '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/orgasmosisjones Aug 09 '22

Application for a non-restricted submitted on January 22nd and received on February 14. Card charged shortly after. Called to make sure my application was all in order, and it was, and the representative said I should have my licence in hand in 3-4 weeks which even I knew was ambitious. Current status is still in the initial review state and I of course can’t get an update over the phone, because the phone lines are always too busy. Approaching the six month mark now. Any idea how much longer I have to wait?

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u/jx84 Aug 09 '22

My PAL/RPAL took 4.5 months. Just received it last week. 6 months is definitely too long. Call them. I was able to get through multiple times. It just takes persistence, and try to call right when they open.

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u/djdirtyshawa1976 Aug 09 '22

I got mine in hand two weeks ago. Was received dec 14 cc charged Jan 27 and approved end of June. You are getting close

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u/iloveneuro Aug 10 '22

Just keep calling. Save the number with the number selections and extension so you just have to tap it once and let it go through.

I’ve gotten through to RCMP and CFO within only 1-2 hours of redialing while doing something else.

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u/orgasmosisjones Aug 10 '22

will do, thanks for the suggestion. what a system we deal with, hey?