Handguns into Canada

[garyhaupt]

I think that perhaps my retort to a post caused the thread to be closed. I apologize to those that were actively involved in the thread. I would rather see one stay alive if it can be educational. As in...exactly what kinds of weapons are allowed into Canada. Not hearsay or guessing..but if a person knows, I for one, would enjoy having that knowledge.

I promise to to read only and not participate in discussion.


Gary Haupt

[lakeside013104]

TxGearhead wrote:
I downloaded the pdf form, non resident firearm declaration. Yes you can have a handgun if the barrel is more than 4.1 inches and it is not a 25 or 32 caliber. Shotguns are ok if the barrel is more than 18.5 inches and is more than 26 inches overall.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/form-formulaire/pdfs/5589-eng.pdf

Now my take on it: I would have a lock on all firearms and stored in a cabinet in the locked RV, most especially at the border crossing. I would leave it in the locked RV while travelling. I'll make a decision in the future about keeping a shotgun in the back floorboard, covered, while traveling. I can't decide if that is legal. Maybe. I'll likely call RCMP first.
It's disappointing that some can't abide by the opening statement in this thread.

Be very careful TxGearHead. Canada is a different country than your fine state and has serious punishment for breaking their gun laws.

Handguns may be carried into Canada if the owner is registered/licensed to carry a non-restricted handgun with RCMP and then the reason for carrying in Canada has to be for a sanctioned shooting event. Personal protection is NOT a valid reason to carry a handgun in Canada.

Most shotguns with barrels longer than 18" are allowed entry into Canada, after the weapon is registered and a $25 fee is paid at the Canadian border crossing.

Felons or persons with criminal convictions need not apply for entry into Canada with or without a weapon. A DUI conviction is considered to be a felony in Canada.

Like I began this post, Canada is a different country and has totally different laws than your fine state.

Safe travels.

Lakeside

[TxGearhead]

I downloaded the pdf form, non resident firearm declaration. Yes you can have a handgun if the barrel is more than 4.1 inches and it is not a 25 or 32 caliber. Shotguns are ok if the barrel is more than 18.5 inches and is more than 26 inches overall.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/form-formulaire/pdfs/5589-eng.pdf

Now my take on it: I would have a lock on all firearms and stored in a cabinet in the locked RV, most especially at the border crossing. I would leave it in the locked RV while travelling. I'll make a decision in the future about keeping a shotgun in the back floorboard, covered, while traveling. I can't decide if that is legal. Maybe. I'll likely call RCMP first.
It's disappointing that some can't abide by the opening statement in this thread.

[time2roll]

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[Lwiddis]

Did you search for a RCMP website devoted to the subject? Seemed easy to find and better than "opinions." http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/visit-visite-eng.htm

[Community Alumni]

There is a 'stickie' at the top of this forum with a link to information about bringing weapons into Canada.

The previous thread was closed because it was meant as information but declined into meaningless rhetoric. If this thread goes off topic such into pro or anti guns and into opinions, it will also be closed.

... Moderator