Canada & Guns
So, I have been told that hand guns are not allowed when crossing into Canada... and shotguns and rifles are probably more of a hassle than you want, unless you are specifically going there to hunt......
Forum Discussion
Back on track and a FYI for the OP, while not all Texans are gun toting neanderthals, it seems that years of dealing with them and their right to carry, Canadian Customs appear to be a little sticky when dealing with Texans. If you choose to take a weapon into Canada, be prepared to be questioned extensively.
My wife and I are what is termed Plain White Bread by customs agents. Even with the proper certificate to carry a shotgun into and through Canada, I got a taste of Canadian belief that guns are the cause of many of our woes here in the USA. I was lectured, on a personal level by a woman customs agent about why we feel the need to have guns in the USA, much less in Canada.
I would say seven out of ten Texans that we have talked to while camping after having passed into or through Canada said they were questioned extensively.
Just my take on it and the fact that you personally, seem to need to carry, are going to be a prime target for secondary inspection.
My wife and I are what is termed Plain White Bread by customs agents. Even with the proper certificate to carry a shotgun into and through Canada, I got a taste of Canadian belief that guns are the cause of many of our woes here in the USA. I was lectured, on a personal level by a woman customs agent about why we feel the need to have guns in the USA, much less in Canada.
I would say seven out of ten Texans that we have talked to while camping after having passed into or through Canada said they were questioned extensively.
Just my take on it and the fact that you personally, seem to need to carry, are going to be a prime target for secondary inspection.
