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For all the horror stories I have heard about the waits for the PAL I have to say it seems reasonable. The application was received by them 28 days ago and today it has been issued. Now, as long as it is mailed in reasonable timefram I think it should be here soon.
I can't wait.
Lol ur record must be sweaky clean mine is on day 44 now because of a very minor indiscretion on my app. But i didnt want to lie to them so gave em full disclosure and been talking with the constable assigned to me and everything should be good( knock on wood). Just waiting for him to call back today. But ill tell you this. Since i sent my app in i have called at least once a week to try to push my app thru quickly and its a good thing i did because half the time i call they say they will take the next step instantly. Example when i called a few weeks ago to check the status the rcmp transferred me to do my interview which had i not called who knows how long i would have waited to hear from them. So dont be afraid to call just be respectful and nice and they will be more than happy to help push it along.
My wife is on day 43 waiting for her renewal and nothing yet.
Sounds interesting.... Maybe something for the off-topic forum ??? :moose::moose:Quote:
Originally Posted by blunttip
Hmm It does make for a different topic..lol
Scratch that. Approved!!!!! So happy that was a long 44 daysQuote:
Originally Posted by blunttip
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You guys want me to elaborate? I was thinkin about sharing that once i got my card. But since ive been apporoved ill start a thread in "off topic" if ur interested.Quote:
Originally Posted by HuntCamp'r
Ps did i say im exstatic about my pal :D
I didn't require interveiw and my references were not contacted. I guess I was just lucky.
Now I will be like a kid waiting for Christmas day until that damn card comes.
Uh-Oh - So much for our line about how obtaining a firearms licence in Canada is so rigorously controlled....;);)Quote:
Originally Posted by Algonquin
Congrats - Got your first gun picked out yet???
workhorse 870 trio 3 barrel combo!!!!! and ya they called both of my references.Quote:
Originally Posted by HuntCamp'r
Took 10 days from the day I sent in my renewal to the day I received it. They called me to as how long I was unemployed for (there is a box to check if you have been laid off). I told them approx 1 day. I also mentioned that there is no place to note when you found employment. Told them my wife was expecting their call as well (they use to call the spouse). The CFO said they don't do that anymore.
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Originally Posted by Algonquin
Wow only ten days I hope mine comes that fast , I was on the phone with them yesterday and was told it could be 6-8 weeks , I'm in a slight predicament as I lost my wallet not long ago and had to replace everything , I asked if there was anyway to expidete the process and was told no but because I need my licence for my job the put me in touch with the Ontario CFO to see if they could do anything for me and was told there was not much they could either but was told that when police check your name they know weather you have a valid pal or not , and their advise was it was the officers discretion as to charges if you do not have it with youQuote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
Mine took just over 6 months to get to my house. And my buddy how applied at the same time took about 7 almost 8 months to receive his PAL.
Good luck!
Was this a NEW or a renewal. Renewal's don't seem to take as long. I have had mine for over 25 years now.
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Originally Posted by Birds_Eye
My PAL will be up for renewal shortly after New Years. I guess I should start NOW?
I would trimmer , what I was told by the CFO office is that normally they only print cards once a week at the firearms centre so that leads to some of the delay , as mine is a renewal I hope it does not take that long
Do it now after Christmas they start charging
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Originally Posted by trimmer21
mine was fairly quick and heard nothing, nor did my wife or references.
dad did his a year earlier and they inquired as to how long he had been married. think that was the extent of his questioning too. simple process.
A friend took received his first hunting license this year. While we were talking about our upcoming hunts I told him to make sure he had all his licenses and seals in order and I mentioned his PAL. He forgot to send away for it, he didn't think it was required because he already owned guns. This might turn out disastrous for his season now, especially if it takes a while to receive it. He just sent away for it last Friday.
That being said however; since he has his his deer tag, small game license, duck stamp, etc. and he is just missing his PAL; does that mean he can still come along on hunts, and participate (as a dogger for example, or calling geese); just not shoot? Futhermore, although it would limit my shooting - can he shoot using my gun, as long as there is only one gun between us?
Ugh, I just hope it comes in before small game starts - I've hunted alone, but honestly; I enjoy hunting with a buddy and sharing in the thrill of the hunt.
Yes he can help with the hunting, or even hunt as long as you( or some one else that has a PAL) is standing with in arms length of him well he has a firearm in his hands. Don't let him carry any shells in his pockets or pack, it just takes one moment for him to get charged when you or he walks off behind that tree for some relief.Quote:
Originally Posted by jweese
If I recall correctly..cards are printed on Thursday and mailed on Friday.Quote:
Originally Posted by trappermatt
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Originally Posted by jweese
as long as he has passed his firearm saftey coarse and hunters ed, has an H-1 outdoors card and all appropriete tags and licenses he can hunt with someone who has a valid pal. he just cant own(possess) or buy(aquire) firearms and ammo.
lol i know cause my pal was cuttin it close but came thru just waiting for the card. ill let you guys know how long it takes from approval till its in my hands.:D
Well l sent mine on the 4 th and looked online last it been procsess wow.10 days
It took me 120 days to receive my PAL.
Thet called all my references.
I mailed it in May 3rd, and received it Aug 28
Hey Huntcampr,
Haven't decided yet. Any suggestions? (pehaps should be another thread) but ideally I would like to get a gun that can be used for multi purpose. At this point I am not interested in big game but not ruling it out. Mainly duck and turkey at first. Any thoughts?
Well,I downloaded the renewal form from the CFC website,filled them in,got the wife to sign it (although it states it's not necessary,but,if she doesn't they would be checking why not :confused:),went to Shoppers for a new passport photo then mailed it all to New Brunswick. The forms didn't require references,signatures or anything else other than declaration questions which need a "NO" answer and my signature. Now,let's see how long it takes.
You guys have me depressed! I signed up for the CFSC last month and was told that I wouldn't get into a course until some time in December. Given the stories told here, It looks like I won't be able to hunt this spring and may have to wait until next fall.
I guess I should get a move on and get my Hunter Ed course registration in sooner rather than later, so that all I'm waiting for is the PAL.
Sorry missed this.... probably a little late but..... IMHO, the all around multi-purpose gun for everything from squirrels to waterfowl to moose is a 12 gauge shotgun with interchangeable choke tubes..... Shot to Slugs..... Remington and Mossberg both have very affordable combo pump packages... and used ones pop up often. I would choose a pump over a semi for a 1st shotgun... (simple action that's easy to maintain---- and safer)Quote:
Originally Posted by Algonquin
I had my wallet stolen/lost and I sent in my paper work for them to resend me my PAL Card. They received it yesterday, so I called today to play "stupid" because i've been told that if they have you on the phone they can sometimes speed things up...the lady told me they have it, but nothing in the system as of yet so there is nothing she could do..but told me to call back in 3-4 weeks and they should have it in the system by then......WTF to that!!!!!! i am just getting a replacement card i said, not starting from scratch... oh well...we'll see how long it takes..i ll be calling every two days lol
My bet is two weeks. Call next Friday.
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Originally Posted by greatwhite
I believe your right....but i hope your wrong hahaha as long as it's back in my hand before Nov. 2 i don't care! lol
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Originally Posted by trimmer21
Just an update. I recieved my new PAL in the mail today. Not bad,four weeks almost to the day. No fuss,no muss.:thumbup:
My PAL application was received by RCMP on February 4th so 20 days ago. Today I check the application status and it said it was being processed. So because of reading all the advice on here and other forums I called to make sure everything was in order and they said yes. My colleague is my reference so I just passed him the phone and they interviewed him on the spot for about 5 minutes. Then I just thanked the lady and she said everything is good to go and it will be sent for approval now.
Given the fact that it will be 28 days (first time applicant) wait I can only really expect my license to be issued on March 3rd. Is there a chance that it could be issued later than that? They still have 8 days for all the approvals to go through. And if issued on March 3rd, when can I expect it in the mail given that I live in Burlington Ontario?
Thank you guys. Looking forward to joining the ranks of hunters with you very shortly!!!
Happy Hunting
If this is your first PAL and not a renewal I would be very surprised if you get it any sooner then 2 - 3 months. Renewals generally take about 7 - 14 days.
Yes this is my first PAL application. I will post here once my application is approved. The lady said I should have mine in hand within 2-3 weeks. Hopefully that is the case. I feel like I got really lucky with the timing here lol
Generally speaking if you are making a first-time PAL application, the earlier you start in the year the quicker the turn around time, as the year wears on, and the number applications increase as a result of firearm courses being held through the late winter and into spring, so the turn around period for getting the licence can lengthen considerably from 8 to 16 weeks. One thing for sure any first timers thinking of hunting in the early fall small game and duck seasons. Should be applying for their PAL, no later than the end of June.
You don't stop hunting because you get old. You get old because you stop hunting.
- Gun Nut
That's for sure Gun Nut. I totally agree with what you said.
Just got my PAL issued this morning. So it took exactly 28 days after they received my application. They said they will print it out in a few days and send it off by regular mail. They said I should be expecting it in my mail box in between 2 to 3 weeks. I honestly can not wait lol
Thanks for the advice provided