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

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/Bots_R_Us Sep 27 '22 edited Sep 28 '22

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED ...

Y'all, I just got my license. I can't believe it. This started in March with my RPAL/PAL course. What a gauntlet (and not even as bad as others).

I have a unique case because I managed to screw up a reference phone number, but here are my specs for comparison/reference:

• BC Resident.• Received by RCMP 3-30.

• Reviewed by RCMP 6-24, phone number error found, letter sent instructing me to revise.

• Revised Application received by RCMP 7-7 (per Canada Post, *not reflected in my online record).

• Nothing happens for months, I start calling.

• Sept 15 I miraculously get a human on the phone, he corrects the # and it's immediately approved. What.

• Sept 27 card received.

I also just got my GC ID# so I guess it's off to the internet?!

Still in a bit of shock it finally happened.

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u/Bots_R_Us Sep 28 '22

Congrats!
Very close to the same time from approval to receiving as me. Good to hear for other people waiting.

I don't know if you're looking to get a handgun, but Ellwood Epps still has CZ P-09s (they get great reviews). I literally just ordered one, finger's crossed the paperwork goes through before the ban. I was also going to pickup a Canik TP9-SF but they literally sold out while I was looking around. For the past at least week they had 10+ and then BAM, sold out. Wild.

Cheers

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u/Bots_R_Us Sep 28 '22

Oh nice, that's smart.

I might have to cruise over there and see what's up. Thanks for the tip!

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '22

Wow ON sucks compared to BC

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 28 '22

Largest population by far. Prices are a bit lower. Mountains are smaller. More lakes and freshwater.

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u/MongooseLeader Sep 28 '22

Damn, I got charged yesterday. If I have a horseshoe up my ass I will be able to buy a restricted before the banhammer comes down.