r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Sep 25 '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/ContextVegetable2621 Sep 25 '22

Question for all - I purchased 2 handguns well over 4 weeks ago online (1 retailer here in BC, and another in Ontario l), is it possible to call and have the transfer pushed through, or do I just have to wait?

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 25 '22

All your purchases will need to be approved by your provincial CFO. You can call and demand that they rush your registration but I doubt the call will result in you jumping the line forward.

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u/[deleted] Sep 26 '22

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 26 '22

CFOON not answering the phone ☹️

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 26 '22 edited Sep 26 '22

Are you suggesting to report a slow transfer as a missing firearm?

My CFOON ain't your CFOAB, Toronto has a higher population than Alberta.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 26 '22

At work with no capacity for sarcasm, my coworkers are trying to kill me. Please excuse.

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u/Mitchmac21 Sep 26 '22

Is there a different number you have for calling the CFO? I’ve been waiting since May 28th for two transfers, have called 1 (800) 731-4000 and got through like 5 times over the past 2 months and it’s always “keep waiting, your transfers are at the CFO office” as a response. They won’t give any contact info for the CFO office.

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u/_Connor Sep 26 '22

I got my AB transfer approved over the phone 3.5 weeks after purchase in July.

My roommate also did that for literally 5 other pistols.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 26 '22

But our provincial government doesn't want to provide services for the citizens.

our premier

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u/ZealousidealNews9256 Sep 26 '22

Don’t listen to people telling you to wait. I emailed and got a reply/ my transfers approved upon reply a week later.

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u/ContextVegetable2621 Sep 26 '22

Thanks. Not sure why I’m getting downvoted lol. Can I ask what you said to them to speed things up? Maybe pm me instead?

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u/ZealousidealNews9256 Sep 26 '22

I just asked if “they could look into

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Thank you very much for your time I appreciate you’re probably very busy Have a good day”

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u/panzermeister36 Sep 25 '22

You should wait like everyone else. You'll get it eventually, you're just at the back of the line right now. We're all in this together. Some people might get it expedited by the CFO if there is a really good reason that they need it ASAP.