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08-17-2023, 02:21 PM
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PAL renewal
Hoping for some direction regarding my PAL renewal. It expired March if 2023. I sent everything in Nov 2022 and have yet to receive the new one back.
The payment has been processed. And the status on line says “in process”. I have waited on hold multiples times for a few hours but usually something comes up and I need to hang up.
Does anyone know a better way to find out the status of the PAL?
Thanks,
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08-17-2023, 02:38 PM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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What Province ?
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08-17-2023, 02:59 PM
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Try calling at different times , and asking for the Alberta CFO extension. The Alberta CFO is the one that can actually help you. Personally, I send in my renewal application 364 days before my PAL expires, and after 4-5 months, I will be contacting the Alberta CFO, if the status hasn't changed.
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08-17-2023, 04:03 PM
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What Province ?
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Alberta
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08-17-2023, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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Renewed mine on line March 27, received it August 8. Phone the RCMP PAL verification line for gun sales, I got through very quickly and they were able to tell me the status of my renewal. 1-800-731-4000
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08-17-2023, 04:27 PM
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08-17-2023, 11:55 PM
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crazy wait time
My wife sent her renewal in last may,She called today and it was finnaly aproved,be hear in a couple weeks ish ? no clue what or why it took so long lol  q
Last edited by birdseye; 08-17-2023 at 11:56 PM.
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08-18-2023, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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I would call. Mine expired beginning of July. I did it online mid July and had the card 2 weeks later.
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08-18-2023, 04:51 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brewster29
Renewed mine on line March 27, received it August 8. Phone the RCMP PAL verification line for gun sales, I got through very quickly and they were able to tell me the status of my renewal. 1-800-731-4000
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ext 9026 otherwise your call goes back East first.
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08-28-2023, 05:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
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finally
well my wife finally had her PAL renewal returned,15 months,zero answers,but it is finnaly back in time for this seaon.Even time for some range trials
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08-28-2023, 09:22 PM
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I must have been lucky. Did mine online August 8th received new card in the mail today.
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08-30-2023, 05:29 AM
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Apparently you can check status online too, haven't done it, but sounds way less annoying than waiting on the phone forever.
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08-30-2023, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mryimmers
Apparently you can check status online too, haven't done it, but sounds way less annoying than waiting on the phone forever.
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You can check, but the only status I have every seen is something like "initial checks have been completed." On my last renewal, it stayed like that for 7 months, I finally called and they approved it while I was on the phone.
Could you imagine if our renewal for a driver's license worked like this?
ARG
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08-30-2023, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mryimmers
Apparently you can check status online too, haven't done it, but sounds way less annoying than waiting on the phone forever.
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You can. And it will say in progress. But never an ETA. I will call tomorrow. Thanks all. I appreciate the numbers, info and extensions!
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09-01-2023, 06:12 AM
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My renewal was sent Nov 2022 as my PAL was to expire Jan 2023. As of yesterday, no PAL yet, but after sending an email to the Alberta CFO about 3 weeks ago, got a reply from them this morning. I quote some of the reply:
Thank you for your email. As per our system, your eligibility checks have been completed, and your file is now in a que for a review to be done by a Firearms Agent. Each application takes a different amount of time depending on the individual circumstances.
As for timelines, there is a backlog of applications that the ACFO is working to complete, and we thank you for your continued patience while we work through this process. Our ACFO team is working diligently to reduce the wait times; however, please note: new applications can, if secondary or tertiary reviews are required, take up to 12 – 18 months, renewals 6 – 12 months and transfers between 5 – 6 months for completion.
Recently, the Government of Alberta announced the expansion of the ACFO which will commence shortly. Additionally, staff will be hired to support the current team of dedicated individuals to better address the needs of the public.
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09-01-2023, 06:29 AM
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So basically if you can only apply a year in advance for a renewal and it is taking a year to process they are making a criminal out of people. The system is very flawed.
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09-19-2023, 07:12 PM
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Mine only took 20 days for a PAL renewal submitted electronically on Aug 31 and got it today!
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09-20-2023, 06:35 AM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by teledogs
Mine only took 20 days for a PAL renewal submitted electronically on Aug 31 and got it today!
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good to know. I just submitted mine last night, electronically. Will update when approved.
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09-20-2023, 08:00 AM
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Mailed mine Aug. 20th, had it in 3 weeks
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09-20-2023, 10:03 AM
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Contact your MLA and tell him or her what is happening. I applied Jan 2023, PAL expired Mid Aug 2023 still nothing. Contacted my MP and they said contact MLA. Mla sent my email to CFO. Within 4 days it was approved by phone. Still took 3 weeks to get it from Can. Post.
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09-20-2023, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
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Update - Waited on hold last week for almost 2 hours. Eventually had to leave for hockey tryouts so I had to hang up. It did end up showing up yesterday.
Submitted Nov 1/22. Received Sept 19/23. Just be smart and give yourself lots of time.
Crazy I just renewed my passport a year early because of what happened with my PAL. Received my passport in just over 20 days. I don’t get it
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10-10-2023, 08:02 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jayquiver
good to know. I just submitted mine last night, electronically. Will update when approved.
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Sent mine in Sept 20th. Received it Oct 7th. Happy with that.
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