What to Do After Completing Your

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC/CRFSC)

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Congratulations on successfully completing your Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and/or Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC)! You’re now on your way to obtaining your Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) or Restricted PAL (RPAL).

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1: Safeguard Your Firearms Course Report

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You will receive a Firearms Safety Course Report, which is official proof that you passed your firearms training.

• Take a photo of your course report for backup

• YR Firearms cannot reissue this document if it’s lost or damaged

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2: Watch for the RCMP Confirmation Email

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You will receive an email from the Canadian Firearms Program (RCMP) within 5 business days of completing your course. This email confirms that your course results have been successfully submitted and will include an invitation to apply online for your PAL.

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The email will state:
“Canadian Firearms Safety Course Results Submitted” — this is what the RCMP refers to as your Blue Stamp.

 

⚠️ Important: This email is required for your PAL/RPAL application. You must submit a copy of this email along withthe course report provided by your instructor in the classroom. Be sure to save it, as both documents are necessary for your application.

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3: I Did Not Receive My Email

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If after 5 Business days, you still have not received the CFP email, please check your junk or spam folder, if it is not there, please contact the FSESO.

 

FSESO Contact Information:

Email: info@fseso.org

Phone: 1-877-322-2345 Extension 101

Information Needed:

1. Your first and last name

2. Your date of birth

3. Valid email address

4. First and last name of your instructor

5. Course start date

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4: Apply for Your PAL or Minor’s Licence, select Online 

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Complete the RCMP application form, we highly recommend you complete this with the new RCMP portal MyCFP Account. You will be applying for Possession and Acquisition Licence PAL (for Individuals Aged 18 and over) and/or Minors Licence (under 18 years old).

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How to Apply Online:

1. Sign in with your GCKey or bank login

2. Select “All Applications

3. Select PAL or Minor’s Licence

4. Upload your course report and RCMP email

5. Upload Government ID and Photo

6. Complete and submit your application

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REMINDER - You must upload your course report and email as proof that you passed the course

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5: How to Apply for RPAL ONLY (Restricted Licence)

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The RCMP MyCFP portal does not currently support RPAL upgrades. You must apply by paper, select MAIL

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Download and Complete the Paper Application:

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Required Documents:

• Copy of Firearms Course Report

• Canadian Firearms Safety Course Results Submitted Email

• 1 PAL photos

• Completed checklist in Section J

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Mail your completed application form and all attachments to:

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

P.O. Box 1200

Miramichi NB E1N 5Z

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Apply Here, select by Mail or Online

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Processing Times & What to Expect

• Typical processing time: 45+ days

• Your PAL card will arrive by mail

• Your PAL is valid for 5 years and renews on your birthday

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Need Help

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YR Firearms 

• Phone: 705-994-6670

• York Region: yrfirearms@gmail.com

• Elmvale: yrfirearmsnorth@gmail.com

• www.yrfirearms.com

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Once your Application has been submitted only the RCMP or CFO can provide updates

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RCMP Canadian Firearms Program

• 1-800-731-4000

• https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/firearms

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Chief Firearms Officer

• CFOON@cfp-pcaf.ca

• Fax: 705-329-5623

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