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/Cold_Juggernaut_5676 Oct 20 '22

Any updates on current application wait times? Applied for my PAL by registered mail and it was received in Mirimachi September 26. Still nothing available online when I check my status it gives an error of not found. I know they are backed up still but figured the backlog should be getting a little better so hoping for an update. Applying from Alberta if that makes a difference.

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '22

It will be visible by November 26

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u/Cold_Juggernaut_5676 Oct 20 '22

So about 2 months now for them to do the initial processing. Cool, thanks for the info.

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u/chowdowncowtown Oct 21 '22

2-3 months for the initial processing seems normal these days, mine was 2.5 months. Beyond that it seems like a crapshoot, some people getting the license issued in a week and others waiting months.

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u/Embarrassed_Sea6750 Oct 21 '22

I sent mine June 24th express mail with tracking, they received it June 30. CC charged on Sept 15 (just under 3 months). On the same day, the website finally showed my application status once the CC was charged and said "initial review completed, please check at a later date". So i'd say 2-3 months from they date they received it.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 20 '22

Watch for a credit card charge. Then it goes to your CFO...