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

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/TheSunshineVampire Oct 12 '22

FINAL UPDATE

NB Resident PAL -> RPAL upgrade

July 16, 2022 Took RPAL course (in NS)

July 18, 2022 sent application to RCMP processing center in Miramichi, NB (tracking #)

July 19, 2022 RCMP processing center got the application

Sept 26, 2022 RCMP website shows my application has passed the initial review (CC also charged). This was the 1st update the website showed.

Oct 5, 2022 RCMP website shows my application was approved, card should arrive in 2 weeks.

*Oct 6, 2022 I use my existing PAL # to purchase handgun online*

Oct 11, 2022 My new RPAL card arrives in the mail.

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Total time from RCMP center receiving my application to card at my door was 12 weeks or 3 months.