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/raptors200 Oct 09 '22

Firearms license Ontario

Anyone else still waiting for firearms license after 8 months?

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u/Colyn45 Oct 10 '22

I called ON CFO this past week. It’s been 5 months since credit card charge for me. The lady on the phone told me the average wait in Ontario right now is 9 months and to call back in 4 months if I haven’t gotten it by then. So, I’d say wait another month and then give them a call.

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u/raptors200 Oct 10 '22

So it’s 9 months after ur credit card is charged or when they receive the paperwork

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u/Colyn45 Oct 10 '22

9 months since the credit card charge and the application showing up online is what they told me. That’s when the process has officially been started I guess.

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u/raptors200 Oct 10 '22

It’s crazy because on the website it said 45 days to get a response on ur status

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 10 '22

And then DoFo refused to fund most provincial services, several people retired early and haven't been replaced.

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u/wert989 Oct 10 '22

You're definitely not alone, dude. I'm at 10 months, 18 days and counting since they received application (9 months 21 days since the CC charge). It's not unusual for those of us who checked off personal histories to take over a year from what I've gathered over the last several months.

Granted I've seen outliers to that generalization where some users have taken 5-8 months. But there were variables ranging from where they contacted their MPs or the powers that be made a decision a lot quicker than the "norm" for whatever reason.

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u/raptors200 Oct 10 '22

Yeah it’s crazy long especially since you’ve pass the initial review for months

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '22

8 months is longer than normal. Did you answer "yes" to any of the Personal History questions? That can result in up to a 12+ month delay.

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u/raptors200 Oct 10 '22

Yes I did, so i guess I will be waiting till next year

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u/raptors200 Oct 10 '22

It said I passed the initial review and it’s with the chief firearm officer of Ontario