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/ggdrguy → u/[deleted]]

Oh boy, hate to be the one to break it to you but we are looking at around 3 months for you to see it online, another 3+ to get approved(depending on province) they don’t always call references as well.

[u/TheSunshineVampire → u/[deleted]]

I am in NB.

I took course on July 16

Miramichi, NB processing center for RCMP got my application (RPAL) on July 19.

1st and only to date update I have seen on the website was yesterday September 26 which did show they got my application on July 19, that my application has completed the initial review, if other information was required they would contact me and to check the status of the application later.

My CC was also charged the application fee yesterday September 26.

[u/TheSunshineVampire → u/[deleted]]

1) I sent it via mail with a tracking #

2) On their webpage where you check the status of your application or shows the date they received it

My two above dates matched

[u/TheSunshineVampire → u/[deleted]]

yes thats the one

[u/Embarrassed_Sea6750 → u/[deleted]]

Took just under 3 months for it to finally show up on the website for me.

[u/GanjaPirate1513 → u/[deleted]]

I'm pulling up on 3 months since they recieved my app and It should be delivered this week.