Carry into Canada - Montana Owners Club

PowellsMonty · 01-09-2008, 04:51 AM

If you are fulltiming and you have a hogs leg, what do you do with it when going into Canada?

OntMont · 01-09-2008, 05:15 AM

Same as you would do with it when going into, say, Kansas?

bigmurf · 01-09-2008, 06:25 AM

Do you mean heat or meat? If it is heat, don't even think about it.

PowellsMonty · 01-09-2008, 07:13 AM

Bigmurf, exactly. But what do you do with it? Can you leave it somewhere and pick it up on the way back?

OntMont · 01-09-2008, 07:28 AM

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quote:Originally posted by bigmurf

Do you mean heat or meat? If it is heat, don't even think about it.

I should have known that there was a coded message there. I was too naive to pick up on it. I'll just back away slowly, and let those who know what they are talking about continue.

DHenry · 01-09-2008, 07:52 AM

My understanding is that you should check in at a reputable gun shop and either have them hold the piece for you until you get back or they can ship it to your destination as long as it is not in Canada. My suggestion is to find someone that will keep it for you until you return to the states.

Parrothead · 01-09-2008, 09:25 AM

You can get a permit for I think $50 to carry certain firearms into Canada. The website (which I now can't find) has the form to fill out. If I remember right it is only shotguns you can take. Have you tried the NRA website?
Happy trails.....................

MacDR50 · 01-09-2008, 09:26 AM

http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/factsheets/visitin_e.asp

Here is a reference page. It isn't worth all the hassle not to mention the Persona-non-Grata label that will be placed on your cross border record if you get caught with a restricted firearm without the necessary permit.

ole dude · 01-09-2008, 09:26 AM

Correctomundo Doug

Waynem · 01-09-2008, 12:03 PM

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quote:Originally posted by OntMont

Same as you would do with it when going into, say, Kansas?

Canada, no! You are crossing an international border. They will confiscate it at the border if they search, and you will spend the night in jail. Not worth it.

Kansas - you are in your home. I'm not a lawyer, but there probably some on here. My argument would be that this is my home and under the 2nd amendment I have the right to bear arms in my home.

What say you legal beagles?

(Edited: p.s., This line deleted by me. Considered controversial. What I had intended was taken out of context. It's that look at body language and facial expressions that were missing, and I should have added a

. Sorry!)

Many states have reciprocal laws. Check each states laws for Concealed Handgun License to see if you can carry in that state, concealed, if you have a license. Anyone with a CHL should already know that.

Icehouse · 01-09-2008, 01:09 PM

As we are moving to Canada, let me ASSURE you that if you take a gun to the border it will be taken from you and yes, Wayne you are correct, you will go to jail. Not worth it. Do not even try it.

HughM · 01-09-2008, 02:12 PM

I checked mine at Customs before crossing the border both North and South. But at the time I was full time law enforcement. Don't know if they still do that or if they do it for the general public.
These days I wouldn't think of carring a pistol into Canada.
As far as using a firearm in another country when you are not even suppose to have it, then you are asking for more than a night in jail and a huge lawyer bill.
As far as others advising you to drag the prepetrator into your home after you shoot them. I wouldn't do that as there are laws about fabricating evidence. You just can't shoot somebody in your yard or on the other side of a door and drag them inside.
There are blood trails and blood spatter that will show the person was shot outside.
How do you explain the bullet holes in the door from the inside?
Investigated enough homicides to know that.
Just my experience and humble opinion.
Its better to leave them here than carry them there.
Hugh

clutch · 01-09-2008, 04:48 PM

I would either have a gun dealer hold it until you return or you might try a pawn shop. They will keep it safe until you retreive it.

buschet1 · 01-10-2008, 03:26 AM

Just last fall I was asking the same questions about transporting firearms across state lines. I came across an advertisement in Trailer Life magazine from a lawyer in Florida that has compiled all the info by state as to what you can do and can not do. Also he tells you which states have reciprocity laws. I can’t remember the web address right now, but if anyone is interested I all pass it along tomorrow. The book cost is 12 bucks. I found it very interesting reading and informative. I just applied for a carry permit here in PA. Lots of other states will honor the PA license and some won’t. Plus I am planning a trip to Alaska in 2009 up the ALCAN Hwy. And found that you can transport a some firearms across the border with the proper permits that are not that difficult to get from what I understand Provided you don’t have a criminal record.

exav8tr · 01-10-2008, 03:46 AM

Tom and Sandy,I just traveled out of Alaska thru Canada this year and I had to send my arms to my son. Canada does not allow handguns to cross their borders and I was told by Canadian authorities that there was NO permit available for handguns..

buschet1 · 01-10-2008, 04:13 AM

Phil,
You are 100% right about the hand gun permit. I was referring to the unrestricted firearms crossing into Canada. You would know better than I with your recent trip to AK. I’m just going by my research so far on the subject. On to another subject. How did you like your trip to AK? Maybe you could PM me your thoughts about the ALCAN if that’s the way you traveled. Tom

Allen in MT · 01-10-2008, 11:46 AM

No hand guns allowed to cross the border into canada, best to leave it with a friend or gun shop, heck you can't even get into canada if you have a DUI on your record.
Allen

Jim Jarvis · 01-10-2008, 10:05 PM

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quote:Originally posted by Allen in MT

No hand guns allowed to cross the border into canada, best to leave it with a friend or gun shop, heck you can't even get into canada if you have a DUI on your record.
Allen

I think a visit to the closest embassy and you can go through some hoops to enable yourself to visit Canada. I know some who have done it and come here, I know one who did not visit the embassy and was denied entry at the border. DUI is a very serious crime.

rogersuemegan · 01-11-2008, 02:01 AM

4 years ago my Aunts grandson (age 20 or so) tried to sneak a gun into Canada and spent a year there as a guest of the Canadian gov. He can NEVER go to Canada again. Not worth breaking there laws.

Icehouse · 01-11-2008, 09:07 AM

A DUI in Canada is taken very seriously. It is a felony. Having been nearly killed 15 years ago by a drunk man driving a semi truck in Georgia, I think it's great how seriously Canada takes DUI. Wish the US took it as seriously.
On the gun issue, I don't know what border crossing you intend to go through, but their phone numbers are published. You can call them and ask them directly. If you need help finding their number, let me know.

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