Handguns into Canada
I think that perhaps my retort to a post caused the thread to be closed. I apologize to those that were actively involved in the thread. I would rather see one stay alive if it can be educational. As ...
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TxGearhead wrote:
I downloaded the pdf form, non resident firearm declaration. Yes you can have a handgun if the barrel is more than 4.1 inches and it is not a 25 or 32 caliber. Shotguns are ok if the barrel is more than 18.5 inches and is more than 26 inches overall.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/form-formulaire/pdfs/5589-eng.pdf
Now my take on it: I would have a lock on all firearms and stored in a cabinet in the locked RV, most especially at the border crossing. I would leave it in the locked RV while travelling. I'll make a decision in the future about keeping a shotgun in the back floorboard, covered, while traveling. I can't decide if that is legal. Maybe. I'll likely call RCMP first.
It's disappointing that some can't abide by the opening statement in this thread.
Be very careful TxGearHead. Canada is a different country than your fine state and has serious punishment for breaking their gun laws.
Handguns may be carried into Canada if the owner is registered/licensed to carry a non-restricted handgun with RCMP and then the reason for carrying in Canada has to be for a sanctioned shooting event. Personal protection is NOT a valid reason to carry a handgun in Canada.
Most shotguns with barrels longer than 18" are allowed entry into Canada, after the weapon is registered and a $25 fee is paid at the Canadian border crossing.
Felons or persons with criminal convictions need not apply for entry into Canada with or without a weapon. A DUI conviction is considered to be a felony in Canada.
Like I began this post, Canada is a different country and has totally different laws than your fine state.
Safe travels.
Lakeside
