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.

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u/salazar_0333 on/qc Aug 18 '22

When contacting the provincial CFO for an update, is it better luck asking specific questions like "has my application been assigned to an officer?"

I have emailed a few times and all I get is "we can't give you an expected completion date" and "expect a 9 month delay"

My application was received 25 February and people who had their applications received in March and April (same province) have already had their applications approved !?

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u/giovannigionta Aug 18 '22

Did you check on the website to see at what stage your application is?

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u/salazar_0333 on/qc Aug 18 '22

Just says initial review, it's been like that since 20 May

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u/[deleted] Aug 18 '22

My situation is much the same. Recieved Feb 22nd 2022. Charged May 16th, said initial review was done. I'm from Ontario as well. They keep saying to wait a little bit longer. I sent a new photo May 23rd because my original was "bad" and they've been "processing" my new photo since July 18th. It's been saying initial review since. I think they're delaying my license, just so I can't get a handgun. I did apply for Pal and Rpal.

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u/salazar_0333 on/qc Aug 19 '22

Basically the same dates then! This is crazy. I don't understand how people who sent their applications after us have already had their licenses issued. Wasn't there a broken printer issue too !? Ihope the guy who's been waiting since Feb 2021 got his issued