RV travel to Canada
Is it automatic that an RV will be stopped & searched when entering Canada? Is this something that I should allow time for?
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We were "casually" searched once going into Canada, we have an older and somewhat smaller rig and the Officer wanted to see what was there. He said so in so many words.
The one thing I make sure to do is remove my sunglasses while the Officer is looking at me. I'm useless without glasses and put my prescription glasses on before I move forward.
It has been 15 years since we drove up to AK and I did have a shotgun and paperwork. None of the male officers questioned me, a female officer did when we were entering CA from Hyder, but no search. One officer asked if I had any guns and I told him yes and that it was stored as the permit said, gun in a locked case and ammo in another cabinet. His reply was it wouldn't do much good if I needed it, my answer was "but is your law". He laughed and sent us on our way.
American BP, not always friendly but as someone said we all have bad days. I'm just happy they are there and doing their job.
The one thing I make sure to do is remove my sunglasses while the Officer is looking at me. I'm useless without glasses and put my prescription glasses on before I move forward.
It has been 15 years since we drove up to AK and I did have a shotgun and paperwork. None of the male officers questioned me, a female officer did when we were entering CA from Hyder, but no search. One officer asked if I had any guns and I told him yes and that it was stored as the permit said, gun in a locked case and ammo in another cabinet. His reply was it wouldn't do much good if I needed it, my answer was "but is your law". He laughed and sent us on our way.
American BP, not always friendly but as someone said we all have bad days. I'm just happy they are there and doing their job.
