Bubba (wife) an I are just got our copy of The MILEPOST book. Does anyone know about boon docking laws. Bubba and I are conceal carry permit holders. But says they can confiscate your RV if caught carrying. We are full-time RVING any suggestions. Could ship to one of our kids by gun brokers, that's kind of a pain in the a$$. Wouldn't mind have my judge pistol with buckshot load hiking. Another question can you carry in national parks in Alaska?. Could look for gun broker in Alaska still another pain in the a$$. Should I roll the dice??????

Assume you are referring about getting through Canada? If you are willing to give your RV to Canada, as well as facing either immediate expulsion or jail time, feel free to try to take your Judge into Canada.The option to mail it to relatives in Alaska is your better choice.

Hobo2 wrote:Bubba (wife) an I are just got our copy of The MILEPOST book. Does anyone know about boon docking laws. Bubba and I are conceal carry permit holders. But says they can confiscate your RV if caught carrying. We are full-time RVING any suggestions. Could ship to one of our kids by gun brokers, that's kind of a pain in the a$$. Wouldn't mind have my judge pistol with buckshot load hiking. Another question can you carry in national parks in Alaska?. Could look for gun broker in Alaska still another pain in the a$$. Should I roll the dice??????Google " Alaskan gun law" and you'll get "https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Alaskan+gun+law"Alaska Concealed Handgun. Alaska's laws do not prohibit anyone 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm from carrying it concealed. A special permit is not required. Possession of a firearm, whether concealed or open, is restricted in some circumstances and locations."Once in Alaska,,,,, you'll have no problems,, be careful how you get there. Best start by reading the Canadian gun laws. @ http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/index-eng.htm. For your hand gun you will be required to have a transport license, which must be obtained from Ottawa. not the border guard.Whoops!!!! I just looked up what a "JUDGE" is. it only has a 3" barrel.. can't go to CANADA... Read the laws mentioned above.

Don't even think about trying to take your handguns into Canada. The consequences are very severe, and would probably include jail time. Respect their laws and cultures and you will have a great time. As a side note, I have found the Canadian people to be more friendly and helpful than many Americans, and traveling in the western and northern provinces, you will have no need for self protection.

DownTheAvenue wrote:Don't even think about trying to take your handguns into Canada. The consequences are very severe, and would probably include jail time. Respect their laws and cultures and you will have a great time. As a side note, I have found the Canadian people to be more friendly and helpful than many Americans, and traveling in the western and northern provinces, you will have no need for self protection.You should actually read the Canadian law prior to posting.

Starting to plan an Alaska trip what are the boon docking

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DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
Tom/Barb wrote:
DownTheAvenue wrote:
Tom/Barb wrote:
DownTheAvenue wrote:
Don't even think about trying to take your handguns into Canada. The consequences are very severe, and would probably include jail time. Respect their laws and cultures and you will have a great time.

As a side note, I have found the Canadian people to be more friendly and helpful than many Americans, and traveling in the western and northern provinces, you will have no need for self protection.

You should actually read the Canadian law prior to posting.

I am intimately familiar with Canadian laws, having lived there. Yes, the statutes would seem to indicate that an American can bring a handgun into Canada while enroute to Alaska by just merely filing a piece of paper. The reality is the casual traveler almost never gets the approval. As I posted, the consequences are severe if one tries to bring them in without the paperwork previously filed and approved, whether they announce them at the border or not. For you to imply otherwise is irresponsible and dangerous.

Yep it's really irresponsible of me to tell him to read the law, and comply.

You did not tell him to read the law...you told me! And that does not change what I said. Attempting to bring a handgun into Canada without prior approval could lead to severe penalties including jail time. And implying that all one has to do is file a form isnt going to grant him permission.

I await your reply as you seem to have to have the last word on everything!
Tom_Barb
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
The ships that are used on the Alaskan marine highway are documented US vessels, they are under international law a US territory and the Canadian Law does not apply until a violation occurs off the vessel.
You walk off the vessel, is the same as you walking across the border.
garyhaupt
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
pigman1 wrote:
garyhaupt wrote:
pigman1 wrote:
garyhaupt wrote:
Or, if you wish, you could take the Marine Highway Ferry from Bellingham to Alaska. Avoids Canada altogether and allows you to carry your guns.

From the horses mouth..Kyle at Alaska Marine Highway offices...their ships DO NOT sail to Prince Rupert..it is a thru sailing to US/Alaska waters.

Gary Haupt
Perhaps they've changed the schedule since we rode the ferries. Regardless, they're in Canadian waters a long distance from Bellingham to the southern area of Alaska. A problem and they'll put in where they have to.

And a meterorite might hit the ship, and then there is the plague, and a let's not forget a tsunami...so so many things to fear. My God..how do you even get out of bed?

Gary Haupt
pigman1
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
garyhaupt wrote:
pigman1 wrote:
garyhaupt wrote:
Or, if you wish, you could take the Marine Highway Ferry from Bellingham to Alaska. Avoids Canada altogether and allows you to carry your guns.

From the horses mouth..Kyle at Alaska Marine Highway offices...their ships DO NOT sail to Prince Rupert..it is a thru sailing to US/Alaska waters.

Gary Haupt
Perhaps they've changed the schedule since we rode the ferries. Regardless, they're in Canadian waters a long distance from Bellingham to the southern area of Alaska. A problem and they'll put in where they have to.
Tom_Barb
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
rocmoc wrote:
Make sure you have full glass coverage as most end up with a cracked windshield.

rocmoc n AZ

We got 4 stars in our windshield this year, none were gotten on the gravel portion of the highway. two were from debris falling off dump trucks. the other two were just stones kicked up from the highway.
rocmoc
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
Make sure you have full glass coverage as most end up with a cracked windshield.

rocmoc n AZ
rocmoc
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
Do a search on youtube. There are a couple of good channels of the journey with boondocking locations.

Here are a few,

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCG0ehE-Zc9GnwCcFqtAhw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtA9_KrZQLVzUN_OFovA8iA

https://www.youtube.com/user/gonewiththewynns

You will have to search their channels for their Alaska trips.

rocmoc n AZ
garyhaupt
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
pigman1 wrote:
garyhaupt wrote:
Or, if you wish, you could take the Marine Highway Ferry from Bellingham to Alaska. Avoids Canada altogether and allows you to carry your guns.

Gary Haupt
Not a good idea. Ferry stops at Prince Rupert, BC, and if it breaks there, You are SOL. Gotta' get off, but can't get off. A few years ago the captain of the tour boat Lulu Belle broke down on the way from Washington state to Valdez and had to put in to BC. Major, Major, Major, problems as he had at least one pistol onboard. Almost lost the tour boat, but legal fees were for sure involved.

Great point..so much so I am going to call the offices in the morning and see what the response is. I wonder of there is a contingency for this.

From the Marine Highway website..Firearm Transport (-)

Walk-on passengers traveling with legal firearms or weapons on AMHS vessels are required to check these items with an AMHS loading officer. All firearms must be unloaded and ammunition stowed separately from the firearms.

Ammunition

Small quantities of ammunition (Not to exceed 100 kg (220.5 lbs.) for handguns, rifles and shotguns, may be transported by passengers provided they are securely packaged and carried separately from any firearm that is being transported. No black powder in any quantity is allowed. Customers should check with local terminal staff for the AMHS policy on transporting firearms.

From the horses mouth..Kyle at Alaska Marine Highway offices...their ships DO NOT sail to Prince Rupert..it is a thru sailing to US/Alaska waters.

Gary Haupt
OldSmokey
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
Tom/Barb wrote:
DownTheAvenue wrote:
Tom/Barb wrote:
DownTheAvenue wrote:
Don't even think about trying to take your handguns into Canada. The consequences are very severe, and would probably include jail time. Respect their laws and cultures and you will have a great time.

As a side note, I have found the Canadian people to be more friendly and helpful than many Americans, and traveling in the western and northern provinces, you will have no need for self protection.

You should actually read the Canadian law prior to posting.

I am intimately familiar with Canadian laws, having lived there. Yes, the statutes would seem to indicate that an American can bring a handgun into Canada while enroute to Alaska by just merely filing a piece of paper. The reality is the casual traveler almost never gets the approval. As I posted, the consequences are severe if one tries to bring them in without the paperwork previously filed and approved, whether they announce them at the border or not. For you to imply otherwise is irresponsible and dangerous.

Yep it's really irresponsible of me to tell him to read the law, and comply.

why bother with a handgun at all ? what you gonna do with it anyway ? shoot a bear.. LOL
we have a shotgun and bear slugs.. much more effective. !
Tom_Barb
Explorer
Jun 20, 2017
DownTheAvenue wrote:
Tom/Barb wrote:
DownTheAvenue wrote:
Don't even think about trying to take your handguns into Canada. The consequences are very severe, and would probably include jail time. Respect their laws and cultures and you will have a great time.

As a side note, I have found the Canadian people to be more friendly and helpful than many Americans, and traveling in the western and northern provinces, you will have no need for self protection.

You should actually read the Canadian law prior to posting.

I am intimately familiar with Canadian laws, having lived there. Yes, the statutes would seem to indicate that an American can bring a handgun into Canada while enroute to Alaska by just merely filing a piece of paper. The reality is the casual traveler almost never gets the approval. As I posted, the consequences are severe if one tries to bring them in without the paperwork previously filed and approved, whether they announce them at the border or not. For you to imply otherwise is irresponsible and dangerous.

Yep it's really irresponsible of me to tell him to read the law, and comply.

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