Bringing a gun, staying out of trouble in Canada

quote from the Canadian firearms centre.
Non-residents have two options for meeting the Canadian licensing requirements:

Option 1

Declare firearms in writing to a customs officer at the point of entry to Canada, using the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (form RCMP 5589).

If there are more than three firearms, a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Continuation Sheet (form RCMP 5590) should be added.

The declaration form should be filled out prior to arrival at the point of entry, in order to save time. However, it should not be signed before arriving at the entry point, as a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) customs officer must witness the signature.

A confirmed declaration costs a flat fee of $25, regardless of the number of firearms listed on it. It is valid only for the person who signs it and only for those firearms listed on the declaration.

Once the declaration has been confirmed by the CBSA customs officer, it acts as a licence for the owner and it is valid for 60 days. The declaration can be renewed for free, providing it is renewed before it expires, by contacting the Chief Firearms Officer (call 1-800-731-4000) of the relevant province or territory.

As long as your weapon is not a restricted weapon, this is all you must do. 25 & 32 cal. hand guns are restricted. We have done this numerous times.

As I recall someone with an FFL can ship and fire-arm to another person with an FFL. Which means you can hire a Gun-dealer to ship your hand-gun to another dealer, and pick it up from them.

Now, for rifles and shotguns... if you are going hunting, there are ways you can legally take them across the border.

Bare in mind the ammo limits, which were posted just before your post.

I think you are right about the FFL dealer license.
I think it has to ship to a dealer from a dealer.
I'm sure someone will know for sure.

If you're driving through Canada, take your handguns and long gun firearms with you. Google the RCMP and on their site will be all you need to know about transporting handguns and long gun firearms in Canada. There are RCMP forms to fill out and get approved in advance that will allow you to carry your handguns (a limited number of them) in Canada. If you decide to ship your firearms, FFL to FFL is the only legal way I know of to ship a firearm. Good luck.

Happy camping!!! See y'all down the road!!!:)

assuming that "the other side of Canada" is Alaska, I would think that you could ship one to a lodge, etc. in either Fairbanks or Anchorage or elsewhere. I mean they are used to shipping fish back to the lower 48 etc.
bumpy