RPAL - how long to get one after the course

Just saw an RPAL course being offered (CANADIAN RESTRICTED FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (CRFSC)).... got wondering, how long it has been taking the people finishing the course to get their RPAL.

So given what the CCFR pointed out, 30 days from introduction, 20 until the house rises for the summer and 10 days after they sit again in the fall. (Assuming they don't extend this session). Let's be optimistic and say October 1st.

Do those taking the course now, or booked in this month have enough time to get their RPAL and buy something, there should be some bargains.

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Originally Posted by mosquito

Just saw an RPAL course being offered (CANADIAN RESTRICTED FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE (CRFSC)).... got wondering, how long it has been taking the people finishing the course to get their RPAL.

So given what the CCFR pointed out, 30 days from introduction, 20 until the house rises for the summer and 10 days after they sit again in the fall. (Assuming they don't extend this session). Let's be optimistic and say October 1st.

Do those taking the course now, or booked in this month have enough time to get their RPAL and buy something, there should be some bargains.

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Given the current circumstances,it would seem logical that "R" class renewals/purchases/transfers will still be completed until the last shoe drops,but,new applications won't be.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Given the current circumstances,it would seem logical that "R" class renewals/purchases/transfers will still be completed until the last shoe drops,but,new applications won't be.

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That's what I am wondering though, will it be business as usual and the guy that takes the courses now even have a chance to get it or is it a waste of money or just a gamble. If it takes 2 weeks after submitting and it is business as usual they may have a good shopping spree in August, if it takes 4 months normally maybe etc. They were waiting for a tragedy to drop this obviously and depending on their whim parliament might get extended otherwise there is the summer for the opposition to fight back in the fall... we know they don't like facts.

So this might be the last chance in Canada to get one and some might be looking to take the course and try a last minute hail Mary run at the RPAL and gunstore or to transfer to kids etc.

I saw on the CanadianGunNutz the transfer lines is way beyond capacity and dropping calls and store sales through the roof and clearance sales in some shops.

Back to the question, once someone has taken the course and applied what is the usual response time to have the license in hand?

If they want to transfer some to family or buy something they always wanted do they have a chance is what I am wondering.

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Originally Posted by mosquito

That's what I am wondering though, will it be business as usual and the guy that takes the courses now even have a chance to get it or is it a waste of money or just a gamble. If it takes 2 weeks after submitting and it is business as usual they may have a good shopping spree in August, if it takes 4 months normally maybe etc. They were waiting for a tragedy to drop this obviously and depending on their whim parliament might get extended otherwise there is the summer for the opposition to fight back in the fall... we know they don't like facts.

So this might be the last chance in Canada to get one and some might be looking to take the course and try a last minute hail Mary run at the RPAL and gunstore or to transfer to kids etc.

I saw on the CanadianGunNutz the transfer lines is way beyond capacity and dropping calls and store sales through the roof and clearance sales in some shops.

Back to the question, once someone has taken the course and applied what is the usual response time to have the license in hand?

If they want to transfer some to family or buy something they always wanted do they have a chance is what I am wondering.

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There are guys waiting for months just for a simple renewal. Getting a new restricted licence will likely take much longer……that’s one way the village idiot’s RCMP can help eliminate a handgun from a licenced firearms owner…..

Cant see how you could get it done in time. Im a long time hunter and decided to take the restricted course. Course was mid Nov/21. Instructor said the paperwork would take 3-4 weeks, ended up being 10 plus, RCMP had my application Feb 1, charged credit card 7 weeks ago and still nothing.

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Originally Posted by Bones

Cant see how you could get it done in time. Im a long time hunter and decided to take the restricted course. Course was mid Nov/21. Instructor said the paperwork would take 3-4 weeks, ended up being 10 plus, RCMP had my application Feb 1, charged credit card 7 weeks ago and still nothing.

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X2- 3 of my friends/coworkers and guys i know did their 2 courses end of November.
They all applied after receiving paperwork(promise was 3-4 weeks/actual was 6-7 weeks)
Submitted papers promptly after receiving it-so far nothing.
That is 6 months.

3 other guys did the same, on the same occasion-only the Non Restricted.
Same for them...........

Just as a side note- they are part of "my legacy " of 8 starters ,getting on shooting sport and/or hunting as well.:D

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Originally Posted by Bones

Cant see how you could get it done in time. Im a long time hunter and decided to take the restricted course. Course was mid Nov/21. Instructor said the paperwork would take 3-4 weeks, ended up being 10 plus, RCMP had my application Feb 1, charged credit card 7 weeks ago and still nothing.

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That doesn’t sound good, I mailed mine in late March…no charge on my card yet….guess I am likely out of luck

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Originally Posted by gbk

X2- 3 of my friends/coworkers and guys i know did their 2 courses end of November.
They all applied after receiving paperwork(promise was 3-4 weeks/actual was 6-7 weeks)
Submitted papers promptly after receiving it-so far nothing.
That is 6 months.

3 other guys did the same, on the same occasion-only the Non Restricted.
Same for them...........

Just as a side note- they are part of "my legacy " of 8 starters ,getting on shooting sport and/or hunting as well.:D

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My friend took the rpal course with 2 of his friends. My friend got his paperwork sent out in November a week or 2 before his friends sent out theirs and he still hasn’t received it, but one of the guys that sent it out after him got his rpal maybe a month ago. So 2 guys still waiting


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Originally Posted by Ashes1

My friend took the rpal course with 2 of his friends. My friend got his paperwork sent out in November a week or 2 before his friends sent out theirs and he still hasn’t received it, but one of the guys that sent it out after him got his rpal maybe a month ago. So 2 guys still waiting


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From what I’m hearing, the guys and girls are now swamped with transfer requests for newly purchased handguns. That will no doubt slow the process even more…

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Originally Posted by rick_iles

From what I’m hearing, the guys and girls are now swamped with transfer requests for newly purchased handguns. That will no doubt slow the process even more…

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I've been told that at any given time,half the staff at Mirimichi and Ontario's CFO is off work with Covid protocols after testing "positive" either personally or with a close asscoiate or family member. That is likely exacerbating the backlog.

Woodstock gun show not very many venders crowd small.
Usually packed apparently July shows been canceled already

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Originally Posted by js4fn

Woodstock gun show not very many venders crowd small.
Usually packed apparently July shows been canceled already

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What a shame, and I'm sorry to hear. I'm sure most if not all gun shows will be a thing of the past unfortunately with the current rules being forced upon legal and law biding gun owners of this country.

Been several decades since I've been to a gun show, they had some on Saturdays, it is ridiculous, the only way to save them would be to rebrand them as fishing/hunting and camping shows but I don't know if there is enough draw to make it worth it.

OK, but some of the comments brought up two questions.

The Restricted course at this time seems to be a waste of money, I see some are upgrading what is required to go from a PAL to an RPAL in terms of courses and timeline?

Here is a scenario, If someone took the non restricted course this month and got their PAL (probably around winter by the sounds of it) and assuming they don't cap firearm ownership and let people get the PAL, in 3 or 4 years if a government with morals and a brain was in power and tossed the b.s. out would they just have to take the Restricted course or both again?

Also what about some old fart like me that took the course to get something to hunt Smilodons had the FAC etc. can they take the restricted part or do they have to take the whole course?

Many seem to be reading this thread so no speculation please, looking for those that have or know someone that did it.

mosquito-no expert,but this is what i learned last year.
If you go from blank to licencing, and thinking to get both-the right thing to do is to do both together.
For whatever reason-i learned , if one has PAL,and later wants to do RPAL ,it is a whole lot more difficult to eventually get the license.

If this is true-i do not know,but i guess ,likely.
Does it have any logic?No-but that is another subject.

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Originally Posted by gbk

mosquito-no expert,but this is what i learned last year.
If you go from blank to licencing, and thinking to get both-the right thing to do is to do both together.
For whatever reason-i learned , if one has PAL,and later wants to do RPAL ,it is a whole lot more difficult to eventually get the license.

If this is true-i do not know,but i guess ,likely.
Does it have any logic?No-but that is another subject.

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Going from a PAL to a RPAL is just a matter of taking the course, and applying. The only snag is you are charged the full amount for the RPAL, regardless of how long you have had your PAL. The whole firearms program is backlogged, so it won’t be quick !!

Wouldn't it necessarily follow that with C-21 regulations freezing transfers and purchases that "R" courses would no longer be offered or even needed?

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Wouldn't it necessarily follow that with C-21 regulations freezing transfers and purchases that "R" courses would no longer be offered or even needed?

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Probably business as usual until it’s actually passed. I don’t think I would go through the expense right now …

I went l from having a FAC to the all in one RPAL/PAL to be honest I didn't want the RPAL but we didn't have a choice to just get the PAL. I'm glad I have my restricted permit now... :)

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Wouldn't it necessarily follow that with C-21 regulations freezing transfers and purchases that "R" courses would no longer be offered or even needed?

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I'm still seeing RPAL courses being offered. Remember, this hasn't made it's way through parliament yet. I read that the earliest the handgun freeze could take effect would probably be October. I've also read that if the senate raises any questions, it could be delayed indefinitely. If you have any desire to get an RPAL, I would still do it, and hope the bill gets stalled in parliament for a while.

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Originally Posted by rick_iles

Probably business as usual until it’s actually passed. I don’t think I would go through the expense right now …

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I took the course and applied for my RPAL this winter and am now wondering if that was money down the drain. Let’s hope our well paid Senators in the chamber of sober second thought do their jobs !

i heard from grape vine treudu going ban hunting so no need for guns.

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Originally Posted by james

i heard from grape vine treudu going ban hunting so no need for guns.

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With the way he is going I'm sure he is going to try. No one should trust the village idiot any further than they can throw him.

The media is also reporting “panic buying” of handguns in advance of the freeze …..so who knows if there will be any available IF you get your RPAL in time….naturally anything you hear from the mainstream media is to be taken with a grain of salt….

Last I heard most shops were sold out and if you listen to Ian Runkle (lawyer thread) he went to grab something himself and the last 3 in the store were sold before I left. I looked at Tenda and they had no revolvers and 1 pistol in stock.
https://www.gotenda.com/product-cate...arms/handguns/

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Originally Posted by mosquito

Last I heard most shops were sold out and if you listen to Ian Runkle (lawyer thread) he went to grab something himself and the last 3 in the store were sold before I left. I looked at Tenda and they had no revolvers and 1 pistol in stock.
https://www.gotenda.com/product-cate...arms/handguns/

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Check out Firearms Outlet….

All sold out there everything including the Pink 22 GSG

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Originally Posted by rick_iles

Check out Firearms Outlet….

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Originally Posted by 73hunter

I took the course and applied for my RPAL this winter and am now wondering if that was money down the drain. Let’s hope our well paid Senators in the chamber of sober second thought do their jobs !

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Oh,they WILL do their jobs........this time. All those "independants" still take their marching orders from the PM.

Gunnutz supporting dealers are doing a excellent job rallying the troops to spend their hard earn money. Easy to get caught up in it…I did at one point.
I’m happy I’m well stocked on both fronts.
I really don’t need to buy nothing except ammo once I shoot for 5 or 6 years and deplete my stock.

Well….they received my application in early April and charged my credit card last week….perhaps I’m getting close……

Best time to plant a tree is yesterday.

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Originally Posted by gbk

X2- 3 of my friends/coworkers and guys i know did their 2 courses end of November.
They all applied after receiving paperwork(promise was 3-4 weeks/actual was 6-7 weeks)
Submitted papers promptly after receiving it-so far nothing.
That is 6 months.

3 other guys did the same, on the same occasion-only the Non Restricted.
Same for them...........

Just as a side note- they are part of "my legacy " of 8 starters ,getting on shooting sport and/or hunting as well.:D

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How are they doing? For reference, my friend and I have been waiting for about 8 months and so far, to no avail. I knew it would take some perseverance to get RPAL, but I didn't realize how much. If you're waiting like me, read some of the papers at https://sunnypapers.com/paper-samples/perseverance/ for more useful information. Myself, I discovered interesting ideas about fishing and intend to put them into practice soon.

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Originally Posted by KyleBrns

How are they doing? For reference, my friend and I have been waiting for about 8 months and so far, to no avail. I'm wondering how long this might take.

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3 out of 6 got it-earliest mid August,latest about a month later.
The other 3 are still waiting.

3 did RPAL,3 just PAL.
2 RPAL arrived,and one PAL.

ps-it turned out,one PAL application was submitted a whole lot later then the other 5.........so that may not count "that bad".

Thanks for the quick response.