A bit of background first:

All of the Canucks on the forum here will be familiar with the Possession and
Acquisitions License required to own firearms.
For those who aren't Canucks, or for those Canucks who don't know of this, in
order to own a firearm in Canada (long rifle), you need to have a Possession and
Acquisitions license. This is only for long rifle (hunting rifle, shotgun, etc). This
doesn't apply to handguns, some semi-autos, full autos, etc...

To get the license you have to take a course, take a test, then (providing you
pass the test), fill out registration forms, bundle them up with a passport
photo, and the registration fees, send them off, wait 45 days, then (if you've
passed a criminal check), get your P.A.L license.

In September of this year, I took the "course", wrote the test (passed with
98%), then sent off my mug photo, the forms and the fees.
4 weeks went by, no response, then 5 weeks, then 6 weeks, and I'm getting
concerned a little.

On Tuesday when I got home, a pleasant surprise was waiting for me in the
mailbox....you guessed it, my PAL came in the mail.
I was happy, did the happy dance, phoned everyone I knew... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


Now I have to figure out what kind of rifle I'm going to buy, then start saving
up for it...oh, and have to start saving up for bullets too.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Just wanted to pass on the happy news to all.
Like the saying goes, I'm certifiably legal now, not legally certifiable... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Cheers all
DotD