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/q_c_h Aug 08 '22

Hi, my RPAL/PAL was approved by the CFO over the phone. They said the mailing itself will take 3-4 weeks though...

I was told by my friend that I can actually make a purchase with my license number alone, does any one know if this is true? If so, is there a way to find out what my license number is before the card arrived in the mail?

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u/iloveneuro Aug 10 '22

Yes you can! The vendor is allowed to refuse the sale unless you can provide a scan of your actual card but legally they can process the sale with just the license number.

As per CFO yesterday and I made a purchase using this arrangement (called CFO, got license #, made purchase before card is even printed).