r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 16 '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.

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u/Grimmerthan Oct 16 '22

You should be calling to complete the receiving side of the transfer.

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u/EarthedVein-Erotica Oct 17 '22

Is this for business to individual transfers as well? The shop explicitly asked me not to call and bother RCMP as it would cause further delays..

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u/Grimmerthan Oct 17 '22

I believe that's a different situation. For a private transfer, both parties needs to do their side and contact CFP (if doesn't matter which side calls first). For a business, they take your information and act on your behalf.

The business is asking you not to call, to reduce the impact on the CFP. It's a problem of the commons, right now.

I've called in because one transfer would have to be cancelled if it couldn't be approved. I have another transfer where the seller is entering an assisted care facility very shortly and can't take firearms into there, and I'm going to call (again).

Would I call simply because I want my stuff done first? No. I'd rather do my little tiny part to leave the lines open for people with similar or worse situations.

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u/EarthedVein-Erotica Oct 17 '22

Thanks for the clear and detailed response. I can afford to do my tiny part and will do so :-)