r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 02 '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/TheSunshineVampire Oct 05 '22 edited Oct 05 '22

*RPAL APPLICATION UPDATE*

Already held PAL, application for RPAL upgrade, NB resident.

Timeline

July 16, 2022 Took RPAL course in Nova Scotia

July 18, 2022 sent expedited letter with RPAL application to RCMP processing in Miramichi, NB

July 19, 2022 letter received by processing center (letter tracking confirmed)

Sep 26, 2022 RCMP website updates my application info, shows they received application on July 19, 2022, states that application has passed initial review, check back later for updates. My credit card was charged the application fee on Sep 26, 2022 as well.

Oct 5, 2022 RCMP website updates my application info, shows that my application has been processed and issued, card should arrive in 2 weeks.

*11 weeks from receipt of my RPAL application until website showed processed*

There is hope people, the regulations have not changed as yet for the handgun freeze, keep your fingers crossed.

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Now for my own question:

I think I remember reading somewhere that once you application is approved / processed and you are awaiting the RPAL card, you can figure our your new RPAL # by modifying digit(s) to your existing PAL, so that you can use that new RPAL # to purchase a handgun and start the transfer process. Can someone clarify this for me.

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u/Marinoni Oct 05 '22

In the web portal under your personal profile it will list your PAL number and current firearms license classes, it should now be updated to say possession and acquisition of both restricted and non-restricted. Your PAL number remains the same from your current PAL. The only thing that changes is the 3 trailing numbers that are not required for purchases. Earlier this year I initiated a private transfer and an online purchase with my current PAL once it was approved online. They only ask for the PAL number and do not require the last three digits.

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u/TheSunshineVampire Oct 05 '22

Thank you very much.

I just checked my personal profile and you are correct, it does not show non-restricted and restricted as my current firearms license class(es)