Transporting a handgun through Canada
Anyone know if it is possible to get permission to transport a handgun through Canada as one drives to Alaska and back?
Thanks,
Dan
Thanks,
Dan
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Never mind, I found info on RCMP website............. 0 -
Let me guess. From the horror stories I've read from travelers, I'd say the answer is, "NO". [xx(]
Was I right?
You could always have it shipped to your destination in Alaska and pick it up there.0 -
quote:Originally posted by andrewsw16
Let me guess. From the horror stories I've read from travelers, I'd say the answer is, "NO". [xx(]
Was I right?
You could always have it shipped to your destination in Alaska and pick it up there.
IF, handguns would be treated like other firearms have been for years, it'd just have to be secured, sealed by the authorities when entering Canada and not readily available to the traveler ... and the seal checked by them upon exiting Canada.
No big deal, IF the seal remains secure and untampered with through the journey.
Quite resonable.
If caught, attempting to smuggle a firearm through ... one will pay a hefty price . . . in many, many ways!
I'd use their site, to check the latest information and suggestions.0 -
dannej,
NOT even if your name is Mr. Prez!
A Canadian citizen is NOT allowed to enter the U.S. with a fire arm of any kind let alone a hand gun. The Canadian regulations are actually more lenient than our own gov.
Jim0 -
Many Canadiens attend the Grand American Trapshoot in August in Sparta, Ill., and don't seem to have any problem bringing a shotgun with them. 0 -
Back in the '60's we drove the Alcan many times traveling between New England and our home in Alaska. Back then we'd put the family handgun in a metal ammo can, the Canadian authorities would "seal" it closed, and as long as the seal wasn't broken, we were good to go.
When I tried that in 1972 it was a definite No! Having no other option I mailed the cylinder on my M.24 Smith on ahead and they "sealed" my cylinder-less revolver so I could carry that with me.
(Then the P.O. "lost" the cylinder. I was a classroom teacher at the time and was called out of my class by an FBI agent. They had "found" my cylinder. Also the Sheridan Knockabout I had packed in with it. No way the riveted construction would allow me to break that down. In the end what saved my bacon was that it was actually a U.S. Customs agent who mailed the parcel for me! It was late at night and he was being helpful. Just how helpful he had no way of knowing.0 -
cussedemgun,
Don't even think about bringing a handgun, even one 150 years old into Canada. It probably can be done but I dunno the process. If I were in your situation and wanted to have it in Alaska I'd mail it (I guess to a FFL dealer in Alaska?) regular U.S. Mail.
Canadians can mail guns back and forth , person to person. The Post Office employees are not allowed to ask what we are sending but they may ask if it is dangerous goods, like ammo or a propane tank, they won't take that, it has to go 'over the road'.
In my experience, 10 years or so ago, Canadians are allowed to take 'firearms' into the U.S. I have never taken a handgun but sporting guns used for hunting purposes and for gun shows were no problem. I found that I could sell a firearm that I had brought in as long as it was manufactured in the U.S.A. as well.0 -
DO NOT MAIL A HANDGUN BY US MAIL unless you are a dealer. Illegal.
Yes, with permits, you CAN transport certain handguns THROUGH Canada. Must have at least 4 inch barrel to do so. Visit the website for the RCMP just like the original poster did. Advice on recording what you take with US Customs is also spot on.0 -
US should start an import tariff on flannel shirts...[^] 0 -
IBTL, eh? 0
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