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JaxDad wrote:

Walaby wrote:

Tom/Barb wrote:

If you are a non-resident and are using a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration to bring a restrictedfirearm to Canada for an approved purpose , you should contact the applicable CFO in advance to apply for an Authorization to Transport (using form RCMP 5490).

Key word here is APPROVED PURPOSE.

The Canadian embassy has repeatedly stated that self defense and hunting is NOT likely an acceptable reason for the transport authorization. And you have to obtain the approved ATT BEFORE attempting to cross. So, to say all you have to do is fill out the form and drive up to the border crossing is a tad misleading.

Mike

That's not quite correct Mike.

Hunting is absolutely an acceptable reason for importing a firearm, HOWEVER, the firearm you are importing must be suitable for the task, you must be an accredited hunter, you must be traveling only to a hunting area during hunting season.

I have many American friends who come to Canada to hunt, rarely do I hear anything but that they breezed through the border.

I also have a few friends who are competitive shooters who come up for matches here, some bring their own pistol, some borrow one from a Canadian friend here.

Again, as long as all their paperwork, not just the above form, is complete and in order.

Hunting with a restricted weapon is an acceptable reason?

Think we were referring to handguns (restricted weapons). If it is not a restricted weapon, I don't believe (from my research anyways), you need an authorization to transport a NON restricted weapon. In that case, sure, hunting would be a reason. The authorization to transport appears to only apply to RESTRICTED weapons, and that form appears to have to be approved by the CFO prior to transport.

Or, are you saying you can just fill out the form, say you are hunting, and transport a RESTRICTED weapon for that purpose?

Here's the link to the authorization for transport
Authorization to Transport Form

There are a few reasons in block 8.. none of which are self defense, or hunting (as I stated). But, there is an 'other' selection so I assume one could put hunting and hope the CFO approves it. Shooting matches is an authorized reason.

Mike