Crossing Into Canada with a Firearm

I went to Alaska last summer. I have a CCWP for Mi, and have had for over 20 years. I left all firearms home. When I got to the border it was alittle slow. The gal asked a few questions then she got to the gun issue. I am guessing my passport info revealed I had a CCWP permit. She asked where my guns were, how many I owned. Where my ammo was. She told me if I was lying about any answers my vaca would be in a canadian cell. This went on for ten minutes or so. I finally asked a few questions myself. I told her I read the rules and did not think it was worth the hassel. She said in her 5 years at the border she had never seen a US national alowed in Canada with a hand gun. She said 1 long is permisable and not much problem if you do it all correctly. When I go back I will leave the guns at home its not worth risk. I don't have time to research the laws of every proverence and town I will be in. I never felt a need but I would sleep better if I had my 9 under the pillow.