r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 09 '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/[deleted] Oct 09 '22

Just found out my RPAL has been approved and mailed. This may be a silly question, but is it possible to start the process of buying a handgun without the physical card in hand? If I was lucky enough to get through the CFO phone line queue and get my RPAL license number?

Normally I’d wait and be patient. But who knows how much longer we’ll have. Thanks all!

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '22

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '22

Thanks for your response! I’ve had quite a lot of difficulty getting through the phone lines, but will give it a shot early Tuesday morning.

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u/IndigoSypnopsis Oct 10 '22

Not sure what province you’re in but the past two times I’ve called my CFO (BC) I’ve been able to get through to them. I called around 12:30 both times, so probably right around when they get back from their break.

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '22

Don’t call CFO, Call CFP, to get your firearms license number

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '22

I’m Ontario. Will try again Tuesday after the holiday!

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '22

Try Ellwood epps for a handgun

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u/jx84 Oct 09 '22

Yes you can. I did this with my first purchase. Lots of stores just need the number. And I believe you can get the number by logging into the RCMP individual web services site.

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '22

Thanks for the response! I’m going to try my luck with the phone line. To log into the individual web service it appears that I already need my license number. Otherwise it seems to just prompt me with my reference number for the approved license

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u/jx84 Oct 09 '22

Yes you’re right. Sorry about that. Looks like you’ll have to call. I’ve had luck just by brute force calling repeatedly until I get put on hold. Then it’s usually about 30 minutes on hold.

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '22

Not a problem! Yeah I think I’m going to need to get up early and be patient with the phone lines. Hoping for the best

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '22

I did that, just call CFP