r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 30 '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

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u/[deleted] Oct 30 '22

My PAL license journey so far (i'm in AB):

-application received 6 months ago

-credit card charged 3 months ago

-emailed CFO for an update 6 weeks ago (still no response)

-contacted MP's office and they reached out to CFO for an update. CFO came back saying my application is still under review, and new applications can take up to 18 months. Refused to provide any more detail.

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u/[deleted] Oct 30 '22 edited Oct 30 '22

Similar situation here. Been nearly a year, the ABCFO isn't budging on providing any detail or communicating what deficiency there is or what extra info is needed to me nor my MP.

Nothing shady in my record either. Yes to a personal history question but provided a lot of information up front negating it (e.g. lost job, but got rehired and have been permanently employed since a couple months after). Also gave me the 18 month estimate.

I would expect, if they're investigating, that they would have asked for more info, contacted references, or requested permission to access more of my personal information at this point. I don't think they're investigating. I think it's in a "look twice" pile that they aren't putting much effort into.

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u/necros911 Oct 30 '22

I’m the same. Says ‘passed initial review. If we need more we will contact you’ I’m AB also. Good to know the fight I might have on my hands attempting to get an answer.

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u/Brilliant_Gift1917 Oct 30 '22

My only theory is they found something in your application/background check they're digging more in to. Otherwise, keep calling until you get through.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 30 '22

A name roughly similar to a serial killer, not the same, just sounds similar.

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u/ZwickHimself Oct 30 '22

Shawn James Lacey ? Geoffrey dahmerando?

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u/ZwickHimself Oct 30 '22

Do you have a history of mental health issues? Have you been convicted or charged with a crime? Are you known by police, or have connections with people who are? Any previous peace bonds? Any of your references contacted, did they say something stupid? Did you check yes to any other the form questions?

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u/[deleted] Oct 30 '22

No to every single one of those questions. My application should be perfectly straightforward - or so I would think.

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u/ZwickHimself Oct 30 '22

Try calling the cfo directly, don’t worry about your mp sounds like he gave you a response of im too lazy call back in a year and a half.

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u/ZwickHimself Oct 30 '22

9026 is the extension

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u/necros911 Oct 30 '22

I’m exactly like you and in AB. I just emailed MP cause I’m mad. I used my virtual visa debit # on it instead of MO. Didn’t think anything of it but apparently that isn’t valid. Keep phoning AB CFO and am waiting for Agent when they close at 3pm and cut the lines. Numerous emails. I’m pretty sure it’s because of the Visa debit even though it’s a Visa # but the lack of communication is stupid. It was accepted in May and never got charged. Good luck.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Oct 31 '22 edited Oct 31 '22

The application form specifies credit card, cheque, money order. It says nothing about debit card.

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u/necros911 Nov 02 '22

You were right. Finally got ahold of a CFO and they said they sent a letter in August stating my payment method didn’t work. Never received anything so now scrambling for a credit card number. The Officer tried my number and it was declined so that’s stupid on my part. Thanks for answering it finally though

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Nov 03 '22

Ouch, oops.