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Will be doing a trip from Massachusetts to Nee Brunswick and Nova Scotia in the fall.

Looking for advice on the actual border crossing, both ways. I have seen the restricted items list but have additional questions.

Protection: obviously we will not be bringing our guns or knives with us. We were thinking of getting bear spray but just read that you cannot bring that either.

What are some other ideas that are legal to use for protection?

Is bear spray easy to purchase while in Canada or do you need a special license? Is there a retail chain that typically sells this? What about disposal of the spray before reentering the US?



General advice: I plan on having my itinerary of places we will be traveling and a general checklist of items that are packed in the Jeep and Trailer. Any other advice for the border crossing?

Thanks!
 
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Booboodmb said:
Will be doing a trip from Massachusetts to Nee Brunswick and Nova Scotia in the fall.

Looking for advice on the actual border crossing, both ways. I have seen the restricted items list but have additional questions.

Protection: obviously we will not be bringing our guns or knives with us. We were thinking of getting bear spray but just read that you cannot bring that either.

What are some other ideas that are legal to use for protection?

Is bear spray easy to purchase while in Canada or do you need a special license? Is there a retail chain that typically sells this? What about disposal of the spray before reentering the US?



General advice: I plan on having my itinerary of places we will be traveling and a general checklist of items that are packed in the Jeep and Trailer. Any other advice for the border crossing?

Thanks!
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Hey Cape Cod,
No Fire Arms, No Bear Spray, No Pot, no Booze over 3 Liters. Yes - You can purchase Bear Repellent in Canada, but can't bring it back into the States. When we crossed into Brisith Columbia this past Summer - we handed them our PassPorts, Proof of Insurance and just answered their questions with No, and they waved us on. We brought the minimum amount of wine back.
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Yes, you can bring "hunting" rifles, shotguns, but no handguns, semi autos, etc. There is a lengthy form to fill out Firearms | Royal Canadian Mounted Police The weapon has to be in a locked gun case, unloaded and rounds in a separate case. I used to carry my JIC Winchester when I would go snowshoeing/hiking way out in the middle of nowhere.

Bringing a Firearm into Canada | ezbordercrossing

How to bring a firearm and other weapons into Canada. Details on types of weapons, prohibited firearms, criminal record, regulations, required permits,
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  • You must be 18 or older to bring a firearm into Canada. Minors ages 12-18 can bring firearms, but they have to first obtain a minor’s license. To obtain this, it is necessary to pass a firearms safety course. The minor will need to be accompanied by an adult the entire time they are in possession of the firearm, and the adult will be legally responsible for it. Minors can only use non-restricted firearms.
  • If you have a criminal record it will take longer and be significantly more difficult to bring a firearm into Canada. It does not matter if the crimes were violent or gun-related. Get your application started much earlier if you have any type of criminal record.
  • If you are planning to bring a gun into either country, finish reading this page and then read our pages detailing the requirements to bring a firearm into Canada and another for importing a weapon into the United States.
  • When bringing a gun into either country, it is advisable to start the process early (3 months in advance is ideal), as complications and processing times can make this a lengthy procedure.
  • When you reach the border, be cooperative with customs agents. Save your personal views on gun control for debates with your friends – unless you want to spend even more “quality time” with law enforcement. Answer questions you are asked directly and concisely; don’t volunteer things you haven’t been asked about.
  • Make sure that you are transporting the firearm itself in a way that complies with the country’s transportation regulation.
  • Loaded weapons are not allowed across the border under any circumstances. Ammunition must be stored separately or locked up.
  • The firearm must be placed somewhere that is out of reach of the driver and passengers. The trunk is the most logical place. In vehicles without a trunk, the unloaded firearm must be in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.
  • Gun transporting in your RV follows the same rules – the gun should be unloaded and stored in the back of the RV in a locked compartment. It should never be in the glove box or console.
  • Be aware that rules governing flying with firearms are even more strict, so check those before entering an airport.
  • If you ever need to get out of your vehicle to talk to a border officer about your weapon, leave it in your vehicle. Do not bring firearms into any U.S. or Canadian government facility unless specifically instructed to do so. If they want to inspect your firearm, ask them exactly how they want you to do this and follow their instructions precisely. Other than the minor detail that it is a major crime to bring a weapon into many government buildings, there is also the matter that there will probably be a lot of police officers around with their own weapons who may not grasp your harmless intent if you walk into the building with a gun in your hand. Your best bet is to have your weapon unloaded, disassembled, and in a case.
 
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Booboodmb said:
Looking for advice on the actual border crossing, both ways. I have seen the restricted items list but have additional questions.
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Oh the story I can tell.... Another time perhaps. We had no problem going into Canada. Did our research and reached out to the RMCP and CBSA before hand to get the lowdown. This was BEFORE 9-11. Things have gotten way more complicated since. Back then you could check handguns at specific CA crossings and pick them up on your way back through. Not sure these days.
Some other contraband to be aware of included:
Firewood
Potatoes and other fresh produce

Coming back to the US was a 45+ min Q&A session.

My folks crossed back and forth last year between Montana and Alberta without incident.

<RANT>LOL crossing in to California from Nevada was worse than into Canada. Due to the search at the Ag station making me pop the top on the camper after I told them all food was in teh cooler they had just searched and being limited to 55 due to towing a trailer. Mind you that I'd just towed the same trailer across the Co mountians, UT, & NV at 85MPH. But Cali says "stay alive drive 55" While you get run off the road by everyone still driving 85 on 2 lane black top. </RANT>


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Thats the beauty of internet forums. Sometimes, people ahve real world experiences that match up with the OP! If you notice, I gave him a link to the same forms and Canadian website I used, successfully, to travel with a weapon into and through Canadiaville.
 
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As for traveling in Kalifornia, someone needs to publish a book about what you can/can't do, to or with anyone or anything in Kali. There might even be a prop warning about cancer by me even pointing out the need for Kali info. So far, besides Prop 65, these are all things or places that must warn potential consumers of the "cancer risk":

Tiffany Lamps
Hotels/Motels/BnB/Air BnB/VRBO, etc
Amusement parks
Boats
Tuna
Wood, wood furniture and wood flooring
Pumpkin Puree'
Potatoes
Alcohol/Wine/Beer, etc
 
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As for traveling in Kalifornia, someone needs to publish a book about what you can/can't do, to or with anyone or anything in Kali. There might even be a prop warning about cancer by me even pointing out the need for Kali info. So far, besides Prop 65, these are all things or places that must warn potential consumers of the "cancer risk":

Tiffany Lamps
Hotels/Motels/BnB/Air BnB/VRBO, etc
Amusement parks
Boats
Tuna
Wood, wood furniture and wood flooring
Pumpkin Puree'
Potatoes
Alcohol/Wine/Beer, etc
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The problem with writing a book is that it would be out of date after the next round of votes in the legislature. Following rules in Kali is a game of hit the moving target, while blindfolded.

As to what all needs a Prop 65 warning label, just give them time and they will require a tatoo on all males. Testosterone is known to cause cancer in Kali. Life is so much safer everywhere else.
 
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