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

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u/pickledshallots Aug 16 '22

Just got my PAL approved today! I know this question has been asked before but I wasn’t able to find it when I searched today… do I have to wait for the physical copy to come in the mail or am I able to order online if I so choose at this point? Which number on the RCMP website represents my PAL #? Is it the same as the application number?

Edit: Ontario — Sent April 28, CC charged July 30, PAL approved yesterday or today (Aug 15/16)

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u/Grimmerthan Aug 16 '22

Make sure you get your expiry date too.

Use that for a ranger membership.

Then use all of that to find something you'd like to purchase.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Aug 17 '22

Use that for a ranger membership.

Ontario doesn't require membership in rangers

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u/ggdrguy Aug 16 '22

You can order with the number, I don’t remember how it’s displayed but it will be the number with .0001 in front.

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u/chief_robb Aug 16 '22

The number is 8 digits long.

You will have to call in and get the actual number. Then you can also login as a license holder. All the info will be on there

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u/[deleted] Aug 17 '22

Bruh wtf I was charged the 29th and they haven’t approved as yet :(

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u/obliviousmousepad Aug 17 '22

I called and got my license number yesterday, but the person on the phone told me I can’t do anything with this number until I physically get the card. This is counter to what others here are saying so I’m not sure. Maybe because some/all websites are asking for photos of the license now?