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.

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '22

My dad initiated a transfer to me last week, and told me that they said they'd be contacting me to complete the transfer. Now, my old man's hearing isn't what it used to be, and last time I received a restricted transfer, I had to call in myself. Is this the new procedure to limit their call volume, or should I be trying to get through myself?

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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 :-)