Here is latest info the Firearms Center posted on their site yesterday.
"Impacts on services due to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Due to measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian Firearms Program is currently experiencing significant impacts to our services, like many other service providers in Canada.
Clients may experience longer than normal wait times when calling the contact centre
The processing of applications for a new firearm licence is on hold until further notice
The production of firearms licence cards is on hold until further notice
The delivery of Firearms Safety Course (s) may be postponed due to social distancing protocols
Firearm licence expiry
As per the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act, since October 2017, individuals have a six-month extension (grace) period past the expiry date printed on their firearms licence card to submit a renewal application online
Your firearms licence card will remain valid, with limitations, during this extension (grace) period
Individuals can check the status of their firearms licence application via Individual Web Services.
Firearm licence renewal
The processing of firearms licence renewal applications submitted by mail is on hold until further notice
We recommend submitting your application to renew your firearms licence via Individual Web Services.
The production of firearms licence cards is on hold until further notice, however, law enforcement agencies and firearms businesses can validate your licence status online
Individuals can check the status of their firearms licence application via Individual Web Services.
As this is an evolving situation, we will continue to provide updates on our website as required.
If you are looking for statistics on the Canadian Firearms Program, please visit the latest annual report.
Date modified: 2020-03-25"
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