Originally Posted by elkhunter11 (Post 4700250)

Exactly, it is 100% intended to harass firearms owners, to the point where some just give up on owning firearms. They could fix the system, they just don't want to.

Originally Posted by Dean2 (Post 4700415)

Renewal showed up in the mail Friday. Total 7 business days From the Jan 26th online submission, to in hand.

Originally Posted by titegroup (Post 4700208)

Thought i'd throw this out there. Anyone on here have a registered letter sent to their spouse prior to getting their new license, basically asking them if they have any concerns about their hubby acquiring the renewed license? Cause mine did & i've never had that happen with previous renewals. Must be a new protocol, been married dam near 20yrs. & no criminal record . That's a first for me, they call it a background check. Signed by the Alberta CFO. I mean i'm all for public safety, & i understand some relationships can go sour. where there could be violence,, so i guess they're giving the option to a spouse / partner to come forward if they don't feel safe having a partner get a firearms license ,,, which in my opinion , why are they even in the relationship if that's the case. My spouse would just as soon tell them to stuff their letter, as she trusts me 100% with anything to do with guns, after been hunting & shooting ( including many competitions) for over 50yrs. Must be some new protocol ,, cause that's a first for me.:thinking-006:

Originally Posted by Savage Bacon (Post 4700435)

Dean, that is crazy fast. You must have slipped through the cracks somehow?

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Originally Posted by Au revoir, Gopher (Post 4700746)

Did your wife sign your application for renewal?

ARG

Originally Posted by titegroup (Post 4700208)

Thought i'd throw this out there. Anyone on here have a registered letter sent to their spouse prior to getting their new license, basically asking them if they have any concerns about their hubby acquiring the renewed license? Cause mine did & i've never had that happen with previous renewals. Must be a new protocol, been married dam near 20yrs. & no criminal record . That's a first for me, they call it a background check. Signed by the Alberta CFO. I mean i'm all for public safety, & i understand some relationships can go sour. where there could be violence,, so i guess they're giving the option to a spouse / partner to come forward if they don't feel safe having a partner get a firearms license ,,, which in my opinion , why are they even in the relationship if that's the case. My spouse would just as soon tell them to stuff their letter, as she trusts me 100% with anything to do with guns, after been hunting & shooting ( including many competitions) for over 50yrs. Must be some new protocol ,, cause that's a first for me.:thinking-006:

Originally Posted by titegroup (Post 4700911)

Nope. Application online didn't stipulate her signature was required. As said - this was a first for me in decades of renewing, i've had firearms licenses since a teenager & i'm north of 70 now , they must pick people at random cause i asked fellow, shooters, & none recall this harassment. Don't know if i will renew after this 5yr. span, depends on health -so far so good still love to shoot, mostly at range friends ranch at steel.. also pick off odd coyotes at his ranch. but don't walk the miles i use to . got to hunt smarter. as we get older, but love to be outdoors.

Originally Posted by Dean2 (Post 4700940)

The online application most definitely asks for an electronic signature from your spouse. If you don't provide that they will contact her almost every time. They sometimes contact a spouse even if it is provided. Never had it happen to me but have heard of it.

Originally Posted by dfarr67 (Post 4686190)

I'm sure there is a specific sub section somewhere on this but....just wanted to know how long a renewal generally takes, I made the mistake of RENEWING online when I should have down graded my license from the get go due to new laws making it impossible to purchase anything that I fancy in the formerly restricted category. Anyway from online application to license in hand took no more than two weeks. Meanwhile a friend who being honest indicated marriage issues has been WITHOUT a valid PAL for over a year- has phoned in and has been handed BS about his renewal is in the cue and hasn't been looked at. My question is directed in his circumstance, is there any hope of him getting his PAL, he has been forced into an illegal situation being in possession without a license. Is there any recourse for him?

Originally Posted by Dean2 (Post 4700940)

The online application most definitely asks for an electronic signature from your spouse. If you don't provide that they will contact her almost every time. They sometimes contact a spouse even if it is provided. Never had it happen to me but have heard of it.

Originally Posted by 7magtime (Post 4701033)

I have to renew my PAL pretty soon.

Are most of you guys getting an actual passport photo done for your renewal or taking your own photo using the parameters that were already listed on this thread?

Are applicants getting denied more with either photo option?

Thanks for any info....

Originally Posted by 7magtime (Post 4701033)

I have to renew my PAL pretty soon.

Are most of you guys getting an actual passport photo done for your renewal or taking your own photo using the parameters that were already listed on this thread?

Are applicants getting denied more with either photo option?


Thanks for any info....

Originally Posted by elkhunter11 (Post 4701040)

The picture is not a passport photo, the format is slightly different, I got mine at AMA, and they knew which format. Two AO regulars, including one person that teaches the course took their own pictures, and both were rejected.

Originally Posted by Albertadiver (Post 4701042)

I took my own photo and it was accepted. Just have to follow the directions on how to take it.

"The photo should have been taken within the last twelve (12) months. Size: the photo should be no larger than 45 mm x 57 mm (1 3/4″ x 2 1/4″). Your head in the photograph must be at least 30 mm (1 3/16″) high. The photo must be original, not taken from an existing photo."

https://www.propassportphoto.com/can...isting%20photo.

Originally Posted by Dewey Cox (Post 4701065)

I just emailed the Alberta cfo and got an automatic response that said they don't have time for renewal status inquiries.
They also said to expect a processing time for a renewal to be 8-12 months.
So, I guess I paid for a 5 year license, but will only get 4 out of it.

Originally Posted by Fisher1 (Post 4701640)

I just sent my renewal in. I wonder if I will be one of the lucky ones to get it back before the expiry date?

Originally Posted by elkhunter11 (Post 4701641)

How long did it go in before the expiry date?

Originally Posted by Fisher1 (Post 4701805)

It will expire in June. Sounds like some folks get a turnaround in weeks, while others wait up to 8 months!

Originally Posted by partsman (Post 4702480)

Mine expires in November, maybe I should put in now?😳

Originally Posted by birdseye (Post 4703147)

I just talked to the PAL renewal office,my renewal was aproved and being mailed out later this week or early next week,ldindt bother to ask what if any delay was,just happy its on its way 👌and My youngest son's is being sent the same time,double yahooo lol