We will be staying in Shelby, Mt before we cross into Canada, and were planning to cross at Sweetgrass. Looking at Google Earth, it looks like a really large and busy facility. Del Bonita crossing i...
Assuming Gearguy arrives at the border with his "non-restricted firearm", i.e. shotgun or rifle, provides the form, and the $25, and is passed by the border agent; Then, Gary, when he meets the bear, is he not in legal possession of said firearm, and as long as he carries it in accordance with the law as stated on the RCMP website?
I don't see the problem here.
However, I prefer bear spray. Only for bears, of course.