Info regarding bringing guns into Canada

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 ;)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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