r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 14 '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.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

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u/Vearo nb Aug 15 '22

Sent my application in on April 27th.

CC charged on July 28th.

Approved today on August 15th.

RIP wallet.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '22

I'm so confused I thought after the credit card charge the 28 day cool off period starts

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u/Vearo nb Aug 15 '22

The waiting period is based on when the application was received iirc.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '22

Ok makes sense

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u/ccerone12 Aug 15 '22

You were able to access the Web services site today?

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u/Vearo nb Aug 15 '22

Yes.

Maybe around 10:30 EST?

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u/ZP_NS Aug 15 '22

Lucky!
I sent my application a month before you. Still in the "initial review is done" phase :( I have written emails and phoning never works

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '22

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Aug 15 '22

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