r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Sep 18 '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/NAVI12IJ Sep 22 '22

Hello all,

I'm from the province of quebec.

I finally got my RPAL issued 8 days ago (RCMP website) after sending it by mail in March, but I haven't recieved it yet in the mail. I still ordered a MR920 on FOC (only thing availiable) and I'm currently waiting on the transfer by the CFO. I have a couple questions.

Will my transfer go trough ? Is the RPAL number going to be the same as my old PAL? (I'm 99% sure it is) How about expiration date, will it be the same ?

This is my first restricted purchase. How long does it takes usually for the CFO to do the transfer in quebec ? Are my references going to get called? Would it help if they call the CFO?

Am I in danger to never get my restricted transfered with the new law taking effect soon ?

Will I get an RPAL with standard conditions attached ? Or will I need to get an ATT to go to the range ?

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I'm quite new to this.

Thanks!

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u/MetricsFBRD Sep 22 '22

Suppose you have sent a copy of your shooting club membership to CFO by email/mail/fax:

1, same expiration date, the only difference is the .002 instead of .001 on your new card.

2, before this handgun ban thing, 1st time restricted firearm buyer have to wait almost 1 month longer, and all your references even yourself will be called. It’s in general not recommended to ask your references to call CFO beforehand. When your references got the call, it means the transfer should be completed in a couple of days.

3, Transfers already in process shouldn’t be affected, but who knows? Both stock market and liberal Gvt are not predictable.

4, new conditions will be sent with your new RPAL. You don’t need an ATT to travel between your address and shooting clubs located in the same province.

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u/NAVI12IJ Sep 23 '22

Thanks a lot for the information. I greatly appreciate it!