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 19 '22

The RC's received my pal application on Feb 7 2022. Late June it moved to the AB CFO. Still waiting. When I email the CFO, no reply. When I call the firearms office in Mirimichi they don't have an update because it's with the AB CFO. Canada sucks

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u/ZwickHimself Oct 19 '22

Call Alberta CFO I got through in like 5 calls and 25 minutes on hold! Gl

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

Correction. I actually got through to the AB CFO today. The lady said that there's an issue because my rpal application was submitted later on causing a hang up in the system. She put in a request to have it fixed and hopefully soon it's approved.

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u/ZwickHimself Oct 19 '22

Heck yeah! One more step closer to pew pews

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u/[deleted] Oct 28 '22

Called them again yesterday and they said it's approved and printing this week. Sucks that Trudipshit banned handgun sales, looks like a SBR is on the horizon instead.

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u/ZwickHimself Oct 28 '22

Congratulations tho dog! Enjoy the pews

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

Extension 9026? It immediately drops my call every time

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

Did you answer "Yes" to any of the Personal History questions? This can result in a 12+ month delay. Alberta CFO is usually quite quick with typical applications. Recently people are reporting 8 days (once the CFP is done doing whatever it is they do). Or maybe you screwed something up on your application? Best to call. It can be difficult getting through to the CFO's office, so just keep trying.

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

Nope I had no live in girlfriend or ex wife. Nothing