Something new

[dgl1948]

Starting January 2023, firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) cards will have a different look, and contain enhanced security features.

Three versions of the valid PAL cards will be in circulation over the next five years as the Canadian Firearms Program transitions to the new PAL card: (1) standard cards issued from December 1998 to May 2022; (2) interim cards issued between May and December 2022 that do not contain a magnetic strip on the back of the card; and (3) new cards issued starting in January 2023. The previously issued PAL cards will remain valid until they expire. All three PAL cards contain the required identification and licensing information. By December 2027, the previously issued PAL cards should all be expired and only the new cards will be in circulation.

[Pheasantchaser]

Issued last Dec. (applied early b/c you never know how long it will take). Was set to expire Sep 2023.

[vanadium]

I saw a sample of it online, It looks better than the pink one

[nast70]

I wonder if that's the reason behind the super extended wait times for renewals?

[bezzola]

I did my renewal and had it back less then 6 weeks

[Ebrand]

Website says application is received and I would be contacted if anything further is needed.

Tried calling in and was told the same thing.

No reason for this renewal to be any different from the last 3.

Hoping I get a card. Any card soon.

[Big Grey Wolf]

Same here, I do not give a shirt want kind of card they use, just issue one in less than 6 months. Hard to get PALs issued when you do not come to work and walk around in sweats All day drinking coffee, waiting for next pay check.