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.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

These threads will be stickied for a week, renewing every Sunday @ about 0600 AST. Previous threads here. Take a look, your question may have been answered!

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u/justsomeguy1919 Oct 06 '22

Since everyone here has been so helpful!

Alberta Timeline: PAL+RPAL Application received: June 23rd Card charged: September 8th Card issued: October 3rd

I called today and got them to tell me my pal number and just initiated two restricted transfers (store bought). Haven’t received my license just yet

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u/jaraxel_arabani Oct 06 '22

wait wait, you can get your pal number on the phone? *face palm* it didn't cross my mind to ask for it when I called today

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*huge facepalm*

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u/justsomeguy1919 Oct 06 '22

Haha I’ve seen quite a few people saying they were waiting for it in the mail, so thought sharing my story would help!

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u/jaraxel_arabani Oct 06 '22

I see.... will try to call again tomorrow and see........... thanks a lot!