Info regarding bringing guns into Canada

Lots of folks bring guns in...the admissable kind. They read the regulations, get the paperwork done and that's that. Then there are the ones that for whatever reason fail to do so. They try and hide a weapon or lie about it being on board, get caught and can't figure out what the big deal is.

There is no fixing stupid or arroagnce.


Gary Haupt

Maybe I missed something. It's only handguns that are primarily prohibited, correct?

Article is a bit misleading then, as you can bring rifles (a gun) or shotguns (a gun) through/into Canada if you declare them.

Or a handgun with a 4 inch barrel that's declared and the forms filled out and approved?

In any case, interesting reading for those who weren't aware.

Hello,

I believe if you permit in advance you should be okay.
This article which is the second now in 2 weeks specifically says the Canada border crossing is targeting NO guns for Vacationers.
An old rule being enforce again??

Just a article for everyone.

Friend had to ship his shotgun home even with all of the proper paperwork because he did not declare transitioning to Alaska...which he wasn't but if he had he could've brought it in.

MNGeeks61 wrote:
Maybe I missed something. It's only handguns that are primarily prohibited, correct?

Article is a bit misleading then, as you can bring rifles (a gun) or shotguns (a gun) through/into Canada if you declare them.

Or a handgun with a 4 inch barrel that's declared and the forms filled out and approved?

In any case, interesting reading for those who weren't aware.

Not quite, long guns need a permit to enter Canada. Once you have a permit, you can declare them along with the permit.

Same thing for Canadians transporting into the US for hunting or competition.

Many gun-haters will taint their articles to imply or even directly state (erroneously) "no guns allowed" in any situation they can.

Sure, an article can be debunked or corrected or discredited, but it's out there and for the uneducated becomes their belief.

It's a type of highly unethical writing, disguised as "reporting" that makes it confusing and often difficult for responsible people to comply with the rules.

Kudos to those ASKING about the real facts ;)

Just from what I have read on this forum, I find that some confusion arises over the bringing in of hand guns. By reading the Govt. of Canada regs, it would appear that non prohibited hand guns can be brought in with the proper documentation. What the regulations do NOT say, but Wilber's article does say, is that there are very few instances where handguns will be allowed in, eg, documented shooting competitions.

Ivylog wrote:
Friend had to ship his shotgun home even with all of the proper paperwork because he did not declare transitioning to Alaska...which he wasn't but if he had he could've brought it in.

Have the laws changed since 2013? I've taken a declared, permitted shotgun into Canada 3 times, once going to Alaska, twice staying in Canada. Never for hunting or competition -- ALWAYS for protection from wildlife ONLY. (never used it - but I did have it ready once)

I don't think there is a problem with long guns, need a permit only,
Hand guns no allowed in Canada.