Skip to main content
Help Center Community Shop

Crossing Over..........

partisan
I need help! I've researched crossing into Canada at Detroit to see if and what I would have to do legally. Their stupid gun laws make it sound almost impossible with a handgun unless you are entered in some Canadian Pistol Comp. I'll be driving all over the NE from Florida, and there is ZERO % chance I won't have a pistol in my vehicle.
Do any of you guys know of some place on the American side where I could safely leave my handgun until I cross back in from Canada? I am only planning on being in Canada for a couple of days. Thanks for any help.
0

Comments

8 comments

Date Votes
  • tsr1965
    Well, If you are not competing in a Canadian pistol competition, and get caught with a handgun, plan on staying in the crowbar Hilton on that side of the border for a while. As you say, their laws are not as friendly as ours, and firearms offenses, they take seriously.

    You might find a gunshop that would store them for you. I am thinking that the Detroit area might not be your best bet for a place to leave them. you might look a little further south.

    Best
    0
  • Cheechako
    Good luck on finding a place to leave your handgun. While you're at it, you probably want to also leave any long guns and any ammunition.

    I'd guess, in a hard case, locked in a bus terminal locker but I'm not even sure you can do that anymore. That's what I used to do.

    The RCMP is there to protect you so you don't need to worry.
    0
  • nononsense
    partisan,

    Canada requires a permit to bring long guns into their country. This can take upwards of six (6) months if at all. You must have a good reason, such as competitions or a verifiable hunting trip to get a long gun into Canada. Handguns are strictly forbidden as far as I know.

    I have a couple of suggestions for your dilemma:

    Choose another locale for your border crossing. Detroit is an awful town (reduced from a city). Why test the fates when you can find another town better suited to law abiding citizens.

    If you insist on crossing at Detroit, try to locate either a reputable gun shop or gunsmith where you could leave your firearm(s). Do the paperwork and go visit Canada. Retrieve the firearm(s) upon your return to the US side.

    You might ask around GB to see if there is anyone still living in the Detroit area who might take pity on you and your situation by offering to babysit your firearm(s) while you visit the Canadians.

    Best.

    Cheechako,

    I felt the need to fix your statement:

    quote:The RCMP is there to protect you so you don't need to worry.[:D]

    Best.[}:)]
    0
  • steg
    If, as you say you are going to drive in the North East, Don't even think of carrying a hand gun in your car in New Jersey, New York City, or Mass. These anti-gun nuts don't care that you are just travelling through and are protected by Federal Law. If the police stop you, they probably will search your car and guarenteed confiscation, large fine and most likely encarceration, not to say big lawyers fees. Even if you are ultimately exonerated, you will have been in jail (especially in NYC) and will have lost your gun.
    It may not be right, but that's the way it works in Bloomburgs NYC!
    0
  • TWalker
    Pawn any guns you need to leave. Pick them up when you return.
    0
  • mmppres
    contact the local authorities for a place to store the guns like a gun smith even if you have to pay him to clean your firearms it will be worth it because you know they will be locked up.
    keep your powder dry
    mike
    0
  • Cheechako
    nononsense

    I made that comment about the RCMP with tongue in cheek, so you were right to fix it.

    It goes back several years when I was planning a trip through Canada to Alaska. I knew handguns were forbidden so I decided to take a cheap, disposible, shotgun. I called Canadian Customs and Canadian Border Patrol to inquire about how I should store the shotgun. The first question they asked me was, "Why do you need a shotgun?" I replied that I was travelling to some remote areas and wanted it for personal protection. The answer I got was that the RCMP was there to protect you - request denied! I thought they were kidding but they were not. I told a friend in Canada and he told me, "Don't ever say that you need a firearm for protection!" That is a no-no for non-residents.

    I remember when I lived in Alaska in the 1960s and 1970s and we would drive into Canada to fish, or just sight-see. We would stop at the Canadian border check point and the first thing they would ask me was, "What kind of rifle are you carrying for protection?" Times sure have changed.

    Ray
    0
  • partisan
    Thank all of you for your help. I posed the same question on the general discussion forum and SAVAGE170 knew of a gun shop that will store your handgun for $3.50 a month. They are real close to the border in Detroit, and have been in business for decades. Wessel Gun Shop. I only planned on being in Canada 1 or 2 days. I've driven all over this Country except for the North East. With all their anti gun politicians I'll probably just pass on the NE, which is a damn shame because I know there is a lot of beautiful sites to see. Thanks again for all your suggestions. If you have time, go over to the general discussion page and see some of the good, and not so good suggestions. The worse suggestion so far is "leave your gun at home." Some of the other ones are pretty funny. Thanks again guys!
    0

Please sign in to leave a comment.

Recent Activity

Didn’t find what you’re looking for?