r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 21 '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/InevitableFly Aug 21 '22

Got my rpal two weeks ago and made two different purchases. With the given backlog, what is the next step I’m waiting for? I know I’ll be given a transfer number. Does this come from the store or the rcmp?

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u/_Connor Aug 21 '22

You won't necessarily 'be given' the transfer number. It's not part of the official process and it varies from shop to shop whether they'll send it unsolicited.

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u/InevitableFly Aug 21 '22

Thanks. I haven’t heard a peep from either shop and it’s been two weeks. Kind of assumed this but wasn’t sure. I’ll just hang tight for a couple months and wait for the transfer.

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u/_Connor Aug 21 '22

If you really want the transfer number you can email/call them and ask for it, but some shops don't automatically give it to you. I had to email my LGS and ask for mine.

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u/westleysnipes604 Aug 21 '22

My purchase form The 8th is still processing. You shouod be good.