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

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/_Friendly_Fire_ My 4y/o brother is smarter than Trudeau. Aug 31 '22

PAL update?

Hi y’all, just wondering what kind of timelines you guys have been experiencing for PAL wait time. I sent mine off in mid March, but they didn’t open my application and get me in the system until late june. I got the payment done right after it showed up online (my credit card number had changed since I had sent it in so I had to call and do the payment manually). The payment went through on June 30th, but nothing has changed since, it still says the same old “we have completed the initial review” on the online portal.

I know it takes awhile, but I’m starting to get a bit worried as most people seem to say it goes quickly once the payment is processed but it looks like they haven’t even touched mine in 2 months… Starting to worry that they just automatically add a huge delay if you’re upfront about being treated by a family Dr. for mild depression in the past (figured I should be upfront so it doesn’t look like I’m trying to hide something), but now I’m worried my honesty might be working against me…

Any personal accounts, advice, or discussion appreciated and welcome. Thanks!

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u/only69monkeys Aug 31 '22

I'm in BC, my credit card was charged July 5th and mine has said the same thing since. I answered no to all the questions. Hopefully we can get some kind of updates soon. Good luck

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u/_Friendly_Fire_ My 4y/o brother is smarter than Trudeau. Aug 31 '22

Thank you! Good luck to you as well

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u/Superxt0aster bc Aug 31 '22

Im in BC as well and I sent mine in beginning of April and the rcmp received it on April 26th, charged my credit card July 26th, and I received my card today in the mail.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '22

Was that for RPAL or just PAL?

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u/Superxt0aster bc Aug 31 '22

Just PAL

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '22

I was charged 10 June and I’m still waiting on bc cfo.

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u/AvidOutdoors Aug 31 '22

Exact same scenario here, applied in March, charged June 17, nothing yet. In Manitoba. Same mental health box too.

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u/iloveneuro Sep 04 '22

I was upfront about my depression and included a note from my dr saying they were aware I was pursuing my PAL and were comfortable with it.

My app took 4.5 months from mailed to approved (March-Aug) with no reference checks or issues.

It will say “initial review completed” up until it says “issued”. You can call in and they can give you more granular updates but only major updates show online.