birin Posted December 8, 2011 Share #1 Posted December 8, 2011 http://www.vancouversun.com/news/pistol+packing+seniors+fined+after+border+bust/5827447/story.html Thought some of you might find this interesting. Two Americans fined $20,000 for not declaring 6 guns at the border into Canada I thought the articles closing paragraph was "interesting" "Outside, Barr was asked why they were carrying so many guns, and he said he’d heard that northern Canada was wild and dangerous — “a bit like it was in the old covered wagon days.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted December 8, 2011 Share #2 Posted December 8, 2011 http://www.vancouversun.com/news/pistol+packing+seniors+fined+after+border+bust/5827447/story.html Thought some of you might find this interesting. Two Americans fined $20,000 for not declaring 6 guns at the border into Canada I thought the articles closing paragraph was "interesting" "Outside, Barr was asked why they were carrying so many guns, and he said he’d heard that northern Canada was wild and dangerous — “a bit like it was in the old covered wagon days.” heh ... and they probably were expecting us "Northern Canucks" to be living in igloos ... yet, they were on their way to Alaska ... a US state. I guess they are more civilized there compared to our NWT or northern regions of British Columbia and Yukon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted December 8, 2011 Share #3 Posted December 8, 2011 Does anyone know if/how a U.S. citizen can legally transport firearms into/through Canada to get them to Alaska? What are the rules/law differences for long guns and hand guns? Not planning anything, just curious. Been a long time ago, but I rode a BMW and my buddy rode his Harley up to Montreal for Expo 67, after we got there I found out he was carrying. Scared the heck out of me that we had crossed the border and did not have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted December 8, 2011 Share #4 Posted December 8, 2011 I got my dogsled team out the back door of my igloo ready to go. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted December 8, 2011 Share #5 Posted December 8, 2011 I got my dogsled team out the back door of my igloo ready to go. lol And where are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted December 8, 2011 Share #6 Posted December 8, 2011 Does anyone know if/how a U.S. citizen can legally transport firearms into/through Canada to get them to Alaska? What are the rules/law differences for long guns and hand guns? Not planning anything, just curious. Been a long time ago, but I rode a BMW and my buddy rode his Harley up to Montreal for Expo 67, after we got there I found out he was carrying. Scared the heck out of me that we had crossed the border and did not have a problem. I do not know that you can transport them yourself to Alaska through Canada.... USPS I think. I know some of my co-workers went hunting in the fall and to fly the riffles to the area they were going they had to have the trigger lock on and in a hard case with TWO locks on the out side and the amo had to be in a separart locked case. Cost him about $100 for the flight for it all. If you get to the boarder and do say yes you have wepons they will give you the option of handing them over and I believe if you are re-turning the same way you can pick them up or you can turn around and mail them home or something. No fine no confiscating or anything. Airports seem to think it is ok to be strip searching 84 yr old women in north america but we feel it wrong a man cannot carry a gun....... go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted December 8, 2011 Share #7 Posted December 8, 2011 And where are you going? To travel aceoss tg he frozen tundra to catch me a caribou with my bare hands and spear a few fish on the way back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted December 8, 2011 Share #8 Posted December 8, 2011 To travel aceoss tg he frozen tundra to catch me a caribou with my bare hands and spear a few fish on the way back Do you have a spear permit and tax stamp???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted December 8, 2011 Share #9 Posted December 8, 2011 I do not know that you can transport them yourself to Alaska through Canada.... USPS I think. I know some of my co-workers went hunting in the fall and to fly the riffles to the area they were going they had to have the trigger lock on and in a hard case with TWO locks on the out side and the amo had to be in a separart locked case. Cost him about $100 for the flight for it all. If you get to the boarder and do say yes you have wepons they will give you the option of handing them over and I believe if you are re-turning the same way you can pick them up or you can turn around and mail them home or something. No fine no confiscating or anything. Airports seem to think it is ok to be strip searching 84 yr old women in north america but we feel it wrong a man cannot carry a gun....... go figure. For long guns and rifles there must be a mechanism to bring them into Canada, I know of several US hunters that come up to this area every year for the game bird season. BUT, I dont think there is any way to get a handgun into the country legally unless youre a long term resident with a permit or a LEO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted December 8, 2011 Share #10 Posted December 8, 2011 Just another reminder to stay in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFudd Posted December 9, 2011 Share #11 Posted December 9, 2011 Here is a link for some official information. The long gun registry is expected to be gone within a few weeks http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/visit-visite-eng.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted December 9, 2011 Share #12 Posted December 9, 2011 I had the experience of having to do that when I crossed into Canada, luckily I remembered it was there, I had forgotten to take it out of the van before I left home. I declared it and had a most pleasurable experience with the customs officers when I had to turn it over to them for the duration of my stay. They told me some very interesting stories about gun ownership in Canada, and complimented me on my choice of handgun. On picking it up on my way out had nothing but compliments for the Canadian Custom agents. Wish all of our LEO's on this side of the border would be as pleasant as they were. Not knocking all LEO's on this side of the border, but some could use some schooling from their northern counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted December 9, 2011 Share #13 Posted December 9, 2011 Lewis glad it worked for you, but there are a few up here that can learn some manners from some of the US personal as well. Crossing over to Newby's place one time we were pulled in, I sort of spooked them about how easily the plastic can break. The USBP looked but very carefully after I opened things for him HAHA. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted December 9, 2011 Share #14 Posted December 9, 2011 Just another reminder to stay in the States. Guess youre gonna miss some wonderful places and people then.... If you ever change your mind, we would be happy to show you some great hospitality. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted December 9, 2011 Share #15 Posted December 9, 2011 One of these days I need to get me a passport........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted December 9, 2011 Share #16 Posted December 9, 2011 One of these days I need to get me a passport........ Yup and you would be welcomed anytime. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted December 9, 2011 Share #17 Posted December 9, 2011 I have my Passport and I do plan on crossing that Northern Border next year. Boomer.....who sez de pygmies are on their own when it comes to dem Border Guards.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted December 9, 2011 Share #18 Posted December 9, 2011 Why would you need a handgun in Canada? It is lack of information which leads to events like this. We can bring in hand guns so long as we get licences and register them. There are many hunters who come to Canada and there is a procedure in place for bringing in their rifles. I believe you may be able to put a gun in bond if you are going from the US to Alaska.It is when people who have not done their homework and try to lie their way through that problems occur. If you really want to piss off a customs agent on either side of the border just lie to them. I have gone to the local gun club and shot different types of hand gun. It was enjoyable but I cannot justify the cost of owning what is basically a toy for recreation. My toy is my Venture, and the Merc, sold the sailboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted December 9, 2011 Share #19 Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) so.... I would need a passport, pay a $25 decleration fee and I could bring a 5 shot 12 guage with double ot buck shot rounds, or my 5 shot 30-06 with 210 grain bullets across the border... Well ok ... If I were a crook or thief though, I'd rather get shot with a 38... A 30-06 or 12 guage is gonna be REALLY, REALLY messy Edited December 9, 2011 by CaptainJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted December 9, 2011 Share #20 Posted December 9, 2011 Best you check the regulations first. You could probably do that on line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted December 9, 2011 Share #21 Posted December 9, 2011 "However, Canadians don’t share this view and see possession of handguns as dangerous, he said." I would bet that most Canadians would agree that the quote above is grossly overstated especially in the rural areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted December 9, 2011 Share #22 Posted December 9, 2011 "However, Canadians don’t share this view and see possession of handguns as dangerous, he said." I would bet that most Canadians would agree that the quote above is grossly overstated especially in the rural areas. In my experience (and please dont shoot the messenger), I would say that most Canadians are ok with possession of rifles and long guns,.... but that the large proportion of our population wants handguns and automatic weapons heavily restricted like they have been for many years. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted December 10, 2011 Share #23 Posted December 10, 2011 In my experience (and please dont shoot the messenger), I would say that most Canadians are ok with possession of rifles and long guns,.... but that the large proportion of our population wants handguns and automatic weapons heavily restricted like they have been for many years. Brian I definately dont have a proble with anyone owning rifles, long guns or handguns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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