r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 28 '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/dyinganimal Aug 28 '22

Hi ya'll. First time buyer of two handguns here. I recently panic-purchased one handgun in person at a local gun store, and also panic-ordered another one online from Gotenda. I was told that the CFO would email me for the transfer process or something when I was at the gunstore. I take it it's the same process for an online purchase? I'd like to make sure I'm not missing anything here. Was I suppose to do paperwork after putting a deposit whether you buy in person or online, or is it just a waiting game for the CFO to mail or e-mail me? Or did I just answer my own question? Any correct answers would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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u/_Connor Aug 28 '22

If you buy from a retailer you don't have to do anything on your end.

You will get an email for each transfer when they are approved. Once you get the email, you can go to your local store and pick it up. When you get the email for the other one, the store will also be notified and they will ship it.

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u/dyinganimal Aug 28 '22

Appreciated. Thank you.

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u/Apples_and_Overtones Your feet suck and so do you Aug 28 '22

Some stores are requesting that you email them the Transfer Notice upon receiving it because for whatever reason the Seller TN doesn't make it to them on time/at all. I'd double check if they want you to do that - so far SFRC has requested this in my experience.

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u/iloveneuro Aug 28 '22

I’ll add that the store (in person or online) should provide you with the transfer number once they initiate so that you know it’s in progress and can follow up with CFO if needed.