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/raptors200 Oct 19 '22

Anyone else here still waiting from 2021 for their rpal license?

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

That is definitely longer than typical. Possible reasons....

You screwed something up. Contact the CFP and ask them if there is a problem you can help sort out.

You answer "Yes" to one of the Personal History questions. This can result in up to a 12+ month delay as they investigate etc.

Your application got lost in the mail. Did you send your application with tracking? Has your CC been charged yet? Can you see your application in the web portal?

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

They aren't investigating, the actual investigation would take a very short amount of time and doesn't justify the ~1.5 year turnaround. These applications are getting just treated entirely differently and probably have even less resourcing. Like they'll process 1 application where investigating is necessary for every 50 normal ones or something.

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u/raptors200 Oct 19 '22

My cc charged in feb 2022 and it’s with the firearm officer and yes but I contacted my local mp to figure it out