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I'm not sure if this is the correct thread to ask this question, but I recently got my license issued and after calling the CFO. I was informed that due to a printing backlog my card won't come for at least 4 weeks. The lady however did give me my PAL number. I understand that most gun stores will need to have a physical copy of my card to sell to me. But could I purchase a firearm online with just my number since now I technically have my license issued?
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HuntingBC Champ
they will likely need to see the photo to confirm you are the one behind the number
Glad to say I have hunted Northern BC
Simon Fraser had pretty good judgement on what he found in BC
HuntingBC Champ
I’ve never once been asked to send in a photo of my PAL for an online purchase from a dealer. The PAL # is all that has been required of me in the past.
Now, using the firearm without a valid card would be a different story…
If it cant be done with one shot, it shouldn't be done.
"grab large claw hammer - put against butt cheek , pry head out of ass with claws...then go back to school..."
Happy Hunting
Not uncommon now for retailers to request photo proof when purchasing online. Some like Corlanes state the following on their website when going to checkout.
" Email linked to PAL is required field. Photo of PAL + secondary photo ID (front & back of both) "
If in doubt, best to call the specific retailer and ask.
Last edited by Ron.C; 02-13-2023 at 01:38 PM.
HuntingBC Champ
Livewire, Things have changed with the new regs, CFO has to be contacted for all retails sales for approvals
id is mandatory now
Glad to say I have hunted Northern BC
Simon Fraser had pretty good judgement on what he found in BC
He/She/They/Them
You will have to wait.
1. Human over population
2. Government burden and overreach
HuntingBC Champ
perhaps present your old card and let them know you are waiting for the new one...after your card # there is a dot and 3 zeros with the last number representing the version number. tell them to just add one number to the version number. i am on .0006 so for my next card it will be .0007
HuntingBC Champ
Send me the money, I buy rifle for you. When you get the license. I give you rifle. Then you will only have to wait 4 weeks. lol It won't kill you to wait. If a rifle goes on sale, Talk to the store about a deposit or price hold subject to presenting a license.
HuntingBC Champ
Someone might want to tell that to Cabelas… they just ask for your PAL #, email address, and name/D.O.BOriginally Posted by high horse Hal
If it cant be done with one shot, it shouldn't be done.
"grab large claw hammer - put against butt cheek , pry head out of ass with claws...then go back to school..."
HuntingBC Champ
There’s only one way to find out. Put an order in amd see what happens.
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