Next Steps
What to Do After Completing Your
Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC/CRFSC)
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).
Step 1: Safeguard Your Firearms Course Report
You will receive a Firearms Safety Course Report, which is official proof that you passed your firearms training.
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Take a photo of your course report for backup
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YR Firearms cannot reissue this document if it’s lost or damaged
Step 2: Watch for the RCMP Confirmation Email
Within 5 business days of completing the course, you’ll receive an email from the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program confirming:
“Canadian Firearms Safety Course Results Submitted” this is what they classify as your BLUE STAMP.
This email is essential for your PAL/RPAL application. Be sure to save it—you’ll need to upload it along with your course report that you received in the classroom.
Should you NOT receive this email follow steps below:
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Subject Line: Canadian Firearms Safety Course Results Submitted - NOT RECEIVED
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Details: Given Name, Surname, Date of Birth, Date of Course
Step 3: Apply for Your PAL or Minor’s Licence, select Online
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).
How to Apply Online:
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Sign in with your GCKey or bank login
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Select “All Applications
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Select PAL or Minor’s Licence
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Upload your course report and RCMP email
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Upload Government ID and Photo
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Complete and submit your application
REMINDER - You must upload your course report and email as proof that you passed the course
Step 4: How to Apply for RPAL ONLY (Restricted Licence)
The RCMP MyCFP portal does not currently support RPAL upgrades. You must apply by paper, select MAIL
Download and Complete the Paper Application:
Required Documents:
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Copy of Firearms Course Report
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Canadian Firearms Safety Course Results Submitted Email
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1 PAL photos
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Completed checklist in Section J
Mail your completed application form and all attachments to:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
P.O. Box 1200
Miramichi NB E1N 5Z
Apply Here, select by Mail or Online
Processing Times & What to Expect
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Typical processing time: 45+ days
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Your PAL card will arrive by mail
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Your PAL is valid for 5 years and renews on your birthday
Need Help
YR Firearms
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Phone: 705-994-6670
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York Region: yrfirearms@gmail.com
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Elmvale: yrfirearmsnorth@gmail.com
Once your Application has been submitted only the RCMP or CFO can provide updates
RCMP Canadian Firearms Program
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1-800-731-4000
Chief Firearms Officer
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Fax: 705-329-5623