The FORM

Didn't miss the point at all. I and I am sure others would like to hear from travelers that have successfully taken handgun into/through Canada using this form you have provided. I would like to hear some first hand experience from people that have actually done this.
For a certified law enforcement officer to take a handgun and ammunition into Canada for a sanctioned shooting match, by Canadian Law Officials, is about a two to three month paper shuffle.
I am highly suspicious that a private US citizen is going to be able to fill out the form, pay the required fee at the border and be on their way with their handgun with "no problem."
Still would like to ask anyone that uses this form for a handgun, to get back
with a post about their experience.

Long guns have never been a problem, but then Canadians can own long guns for sporting purposes. Yukon requires all guns to be registered with the government. Last I heard there were 14 long guns registered by Yukon citizens. Must do lots of sharing, I guess

joe b. wrote:
It seems that most years, about this time, someone will post information such as the OP, Tom/Barb, about how to transfer guns through Canada. Each year, someone like myself, will ask them to report back to this group how the border crossing with a firearm went for them, after they have made their trip.

So far no one has made a fall time post after taking a handgun through Canada, that I am aware of reading. Yes I have taken handguns into/through Canada, but not in the last 20 years. But all that information is all on my computer screen and that is the only subject agents want to talk to me about at border crossings. Never get any food questions, so I guess that is good LOL. Form or no form, I wouldn't attempt to take any handgun into Canada these days. Individual agents, on both sides of the border, have great discretion on who they allow to cross the border. Probably the main question you will be asked and you need a good answer, is "why do you need a handgun in Canada?" Generally, for self protection isn't a satisfactory answer.
I don't take handguns or long guns into Canada as I don't feel the need. Yes, traveling in the Lower 48 states, i normally have access to a firearm, part of my working as a law enforcement officer for a number of years.
There are exceptions, but most apply to very few people. Such as federal employees, that have been issued a government owned handgun and are passing through Canada on official orders, such as military pilots changing duty stations to/from Alaska. Having a good lock box for guns and one for ammunition seems very important.
Anyway it would be nice if someone would report back to this forum, after their experience of taking a handgun into Canada.

I believe you have missed the point of what this form allows.

One thing anyone who contemplates taking a gun to Canada is the class of arms you are trying to import.
Read the Form you will find the difference between a shotgun, rifle and a hand gun. and how the rules change in regards to them.

Tom/Barb wrote:

Seems the Canadians are having more problems understanding their countries Laws than their neighbors to the south.

Not surprising, very few of us move guns across country. I've had several guns for most of my life but never travel with them.

... Eric

It seems that most years, about this time, someone will post information such as the OP, Tom/Barb, about how to transfer guns through Canada. Each year, someone like myself, will ask them to report back to this group how the border crossing with a firearm went for them, after they have made their trip.

So far no one has made a fall time post after taking a handgun through Canada, that I am aware of reading. Yes I have taken handguns into/through Canada, but not in the last 20 years. But all that information is all on my computer screen and that is the only subject agents want to talk to me about at border crossings. Never get any food questions, so I guess that is good LOL. Form or no form, I wouldn't attempt to take any handgun into Canada these days. Individual agents, on both sides of the border, have great discretion on who they allow to cross the border. Probably the main question you will be asked and you need a good answer, is "why do you need a handgun in Canada?" Generally, for self protection isn't a satisfactory answer.
I don't take handguns or long guns into Canada as I don't feel the need. Yes, traveling in the Lower 48 states, i normally have access to a firearm, part of my working as a law enforcement officer for a number of years.
There are exceptions, but most apply to very few people. Such as federal employees, that have been issued a government owned handgun and are passing through Canada on official orders, such as military pilots changing duty stations to/from Alaska. Having a good lock box for guns and one for ammunition seems very important.
Anyway it would be nice if someone would report back to this forum, after their experience of taking a handgun into Canada.

Fizz wrote:

ford-willy wrote:

What do you mean by "1. Be sure your gun is permitted"? I've been thinking about taking my old lever action 30-30. Even in my home state of commie cal, that old hunting rifle needs no permit.The form asks for a serial number only I believe. Did I miss something?

I know for sure you better have a licence for hunting deer, moose etc if you're carrying a rifle during hunting season.

Why? The form isn't for hunting, It is for transporting a firearm across Canada.

Seems the Canadians are having more problems understanding their countries Laws than their neighbors to the south.

ford-willy wrote:

What do you mean by "1. Be sure your gun is permitted"? I've been thinking about taking my old lever action 30-30. Even in my home state of commie cal, that old hunting rifle needs no permit.The form asks for a serial number only I believe. Did I miss something?

I know for sure you better have a licence for hunting deer, moose etc if you're carrying a rifle during hunting season.

MWJones wrote:
I carried a 12 gauge shotgun across in 2015. No problem. Did it by the rules.
1. Be sure your gun is permitted - READ ALL REGULATIONS !!!!!
2. Download and fill out correct form.
3. Hand the form to the border agent at crossing.
4. You will be directed to a parking area and instructed to go inside
WITHOUT the gun.
5. Agent will interview you then do a background check on you via
computer.
6. If you pass the background check, you will be given an approved copy
of the application form to keep on your person at all times.
7. You will be charged a 25$ CAN fee ( less if you pay US ).
8. About a 30 min. process.

Do reconsider if you really need to carry a gun on your trip !!!

What do you mean by "1. Be sure your gun is permitted"? I've been thinking about taking my old lever action 30-30. Even in my home state of commie cal, that old hunting rifle needs no permit.The form asks for a serial number only I believe. Did I miss something?

Greg_guy wrote:
Simple answer is, there is no simple answer on what gun you can take into Canada. NO hand guns, No AR rifles (if they might look like a AR
then no). The only safe guns are wood shotguns and hunting rifles. The gun laws here make no sense.

And no CCW dont even think of trying to conceale carry. Out of 36Mil people there are only 186 CCW lic.

We would love to have you visit, but you might want to leave your guns at home, or mail them ahead.

The last time we went my shotgun, which had been in Canada before, was turned away.

Tom/Barb-thanks. This doesn't pertain to me but it's nice you took the time to post the REAL answer instead of interpretations, etc. There really isn't much to discuss-as the OP stated reading the form should answer any questions.

I carried a 12 gauge shotgun across in 2015. No problem. Did it by the rules.
1. Be sure your gun is permitted - READ ALL REGULATIONS !!!!!
2. Download and fill out correct form.
3. Hand the form to the border agent at crossing.
4. You will be directed to a parking area and instructed to go inside
WITHOUT the gun.
5. Agent will interview you then do a background check on you via
computer.
6. If you pass the background check, you will be given an approved copy
of the application form to keep on your person at all times.
7. You will be charged a 25$ CAN fee ( less if you pay US ).
8. About a 30 min. process.

Do reconsider if you really need to carry a gun on your trip !!!