Pal Renewal

bowhunter9841 · #1 12-18-2017, 08:38 PM

I’m just starting this thread to keep track of how long it takes for my new Pal to arrive. I realize there have been numerous threads started about this topic. I’m not looking for info on how long yours took, or problems anyone has come across lately. However, if you wish to share that information, feel free to go ahead and tell us your experience. I mailed my renewal application today. I’ll let you guys know how long it takes to come back. I’m hoping before my birthday in the first half of February, but maybe not?? I was meaning to send in the renewal earlier but I was so busy during hunting season, that I just didn’t get around to it.

Dick284 · #2 12-18-2017, 08:45 PM

Took about 8 weeks for my RPAL renewal. Started it online, and even though they ask for your email address, incase they need to contact you for further information, they snail mailed the letter asking for my proof of range membership. Then I spent 40 mins on the phone to get an email address to send it to since the fax number they put in the letter wouldn't work.

There's no spot to include the range info in the renewal forms!

Bureaucracy at its finest....

elkhunter11 · #3 12-18-2017, 09:01 PM

I waited two weeks on one occasion, and five months on another occasion. The last time was five months, because the CFO was back to his game of holding my application for months before he sent a threatening letter telling me that unless he received proof of my range membership, my application would be discarded, and I would be illegally in possession of firearms once my PAL expires. I had attached proof of my range membership even though it wasn't asked for on the renewal form, and when I told the CFO this, his excuse was that it must have been lost.

warriorboy10 · #4 12-18-2017, 11:33 PM

I have a RPAL but don’t have any restricted firearms. Can I assume I will need a range membership??

260 Rem · #5 12-18-2017, 11:52 PM

I applied for mine several months before it expired and had to send a copy of my Range Card...took about two months IIRC.

bowhunter9841 · #6 12-18-2017, 11:56 PM

Mine is just non-restricted. Hoping it doesn’t take that long.

mattthegorby · #7 12-19-2017, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warriorboy10

I have a RPAL but donâ€™t have any restricted firearms. Can I assume I will need a range membership??

I sure hope not. Just sent in my first time application 6 weeks ago for RPAL and have no immediate plans to get anything restricted.

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abhunter8 · #8 12-19-2017, 08:35 AM

Renewed my non-restricted online this past summer. Had my card in the mail within 10 days of submitting. I was very surprised how fast it was.

Homesteader · #9 12-19-2017, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick284

Took about 8 weeks for my RPAL renewal. Started it online, and even though they ask for your email address, incase they need to contact you for further information, they snail mailed the letter asking for my proof of range membership. Then I spent 40 mins on the phone to get an email address to send it to since the fax number they put in the letter wouldn't work.

There's no spot to include the range info in the renewal forms!

Bureaucracy at its finest....

They did the same to me, but I just snapped a pic and emailed it to an address they must have supplied, because I didn't look for one as I recall. Maybe you woke them up. Mine took over 3 months.

heybert · #10 12-19-2017, 12:59 PM

Info for those who'll be renewing before their current one expires. You can do everything on line.. Makes things so much easier and faster. As for range membership if you have an RPAL, send in a photo of your membership and cross reference your renewal application.

Flanny · #11 12-20-2017, 07:13 PM

I renewed my license about a month ago, and got it back around two weeks later.

Did not include any range membership info, and still received my RPAL back with standard transport conditions. Easy as pie.

Flanny

bowhunter9841 · #12 01-15-2018, 10:13 PM

Payment was withdrawn from my credit card today. 28 days since I mailed my renewal form. Not complaining, just continuing updates, I still have more than 3 weeks until my birthday. Should be here before then.

mattthegorby · #13 01-15-2018, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warriorboy10

I have a RPAL but donâ€™t have any restricted firearms. Can I assume I will need a range membership??

Just to follow up, you will not need a range membership. Same situation as you and I just got my RPAL.

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crazy_davey · #14 01-16-2018, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick284

Took about 8 weeks for my RPAL renewal. Started it online, and even though they ask for your email address, incase they need to contact you for further information, they snail mailed the letter asking for my proof of range membership. Then I spent 40 mins on the phone to get an email address to send it to since the fax number they put in the letter wouldn't work.

There's no spot to include the range info in the renewal forms!

Bureaucracy at its finest....

Same thing here, but mine has been 15 weeks so far. Finally got someone who was helpful and got the ball rolling today and got it done and approved. Didn’t get the snail mail letter until 13-14 weeks.

Why do they even need email address and phone numbers if they won’t use them...

StiksnStrings · #15 01-16-2018, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowhunter9841

I’m just starting this thread to keep track of how long it takes for my new Pal to arrive. I realize there have been numerous threads started about this topic. I’m not looking for info on how long yours took, or problems anyone has come across lately. However, if you wish to share that information, feel free to go ahead and tell us your experience. I mailed my renewal application today. I’ll let you guys know how long it takes to come back. I’m hoping before my birthday in the first half of February, but maybe not?? I was meaning to send in the renewal earlier but I was so busy during hunting season, that I just didn’t get around to it.

I renewed on line the same day you mailed yours. I received mine Dec. 28. I couldn't believe how fast I got it considering it was over the holidays. Hope you get yours before your Bday.

bowhunter9841 · #16 01-16-2018, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StiksnStrings

I renewed on line the same day you mailed yours. I received mine Dec. 28. I couldn't believe how fast I got it considering it was over the holidays. Hope you get yours before your Bday.

That is really fast! I’m sure I’ll be good, almost a month before my birthday rolls around. If payment was received, it should be here before then. If it’s not, big deal, I just won’t take my guns out!! At least it’s been renewed and I don’t have to take the stupid course over again.

warriorboy10 · #17 01-16-2018, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattthegorby

Just to follow up, you will not need a range membership. Same situation as you and I just got my RPAL.

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Appreciate that!

Thanks, matt

Kevlak · #18 01-16-2018, 09:29 PM

I don’t have an rpal, just a pal. When I renewed online, it took 6 business days to get my new card. I was pretty impressed by that.

Kevin

bowhunter9841 · #19 01-26-2018, 02:24 AM

Just another update. My pal came in the mail on January 26th. So less than 6 weeks. Sounds like you guys renewing online are getting the cards super quick. Maybe next time I renew, it will be online??

Unregistered user · #20 01-26-2018, 08:37 AM

Started my renewal online Oct 17. It was held up because they wanted range membership confirmation and the postie had sent the letter to the wrong address. Sent on the info and according to the site it is in transit. Pathetic when you consider how quick it is to renew a passport which is a much more important document that actually has some Worth.

BoltAction9 · #21 01-26-2018, 12:45 PM

Renewed mine online 3 months ago and I’m still waiting for my new card. Payment and confirmation email were received right away. Have to love the firearms program!

wildbill · #22 01-26-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevlak

I don’t have an rpal, just a pal. When I renewed online, it took 6 business days to get my new card. I was pretty impressed by that.

Kevin

That is truly amazing! Sure it was this country?

Unregistered user · #23 01-26-2018, 04:29 PM

The site states they sit on the application for 30 days before they even look at it.

gitrdun · #24 01-26-2018, 05:21 PM

I sent my renewal application 2 months prior to expiry and inlcuded a copy of my range membership for my RPAL. Received it all within a month. No problem here.

LongBomber · #25 01-26-2018, 07:58 PM

I did mine online Jan 2nd, got my card in the mail yesterday. 23 days, and my ATT was extended - the inside BC was removed, so I take that to be I could do a day trip up to the ranges in Calgary without needing to call for a short term.

Ridger · #26 01-27-2018, 07:53 AM

Online is the easiest... everything is electronic (including photo) and TYD within 2 weeks

BKG · #27 02-06-2018, 03:44 PM

Applied online on January 17. Arrived yesterday. That's 19 days. Great service.

brendan's dad · #28 02-06-2018, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BKG

Applied online on January 17. Arrived yesterday. That's 19 days. Great service.

You should shock the folks in NB by calling them and saying thank you for speedy service. I bet they don't hear that very often!

Duhwight · #29 02-06-2018, 04:45 PM

My pal is up for renewal this May. I have rpal too but don’t own any restricted so hopefully it isn’t as much of a hassle

spoiledsaskhunter · #30 02-06-2018, 08:37 PM

sounds like mine is about regular for an online renewal......done jan 21 and received it in the mail on feb 2 AND hadn't picked up the mail for a few days so really don't know if it was faster than 12 days or not.

can't believe Canada post had a hand in this and it was still fast.