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Out of curiosity, how rough was getting your gun into Canada? We're looking to do a trip in the next year or two and I'd really feel better with my lever gun.
Who carrys a firearm with them while camping?
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I am also planning to make the trip through Canada into Alaska.
Here are some web sites to look at in regards to your question.
And in case you are going into Alaska
Transporting Firearms in Alaska, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Information on hunting and trapping in Alaska.
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I don't know bud, I once got shot with a .177 pellet by one of my cousins goofing around, it was decidely unpleasant and I gave him a black eye for doing it, but it isn't going to put down a violent threat from a criminal bent on doing me or my loved ones harm and it sure as the sun rises isn't going to dissuade an animal that has decided that I am either a threat or a snack. An AR-15 is not all that powerful as firearms go and wouldn't be even on my list of suitable woods defense weapons anyway. But I know they scare the maple syrup right out of you left wing loons. And the leftists in my Government are afraid of there own constituents having them, they should be, it keeps their shenanigans in check. It is after all the most important reason we own so many weapons, after all, we won't put up with a dictator wanna be like Trudeau down here and they know it. And no country is going to invade here without getting shot to peices, ask any Ukrainian what they think about "assault rifles" now, I bet they wish they had more. Canada used to be such a nice place. Not so much anymore. But I digress, a good 10mm double stack pistol like a Glock 20 would be a better choice in the bush for animal defense and "social" work but you can't have those in your silly country either.
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As I said above it was relatively easy. I had the proper paperwork filled out ahead of time, waited for the RCMP officer to ask me if I had any weapons and I replied that I had a pump action shotgun and have the paperwork filled out. He then told me to pull the truck over and bring the paperwork inside which I did…paid the $25 Canadian fee and that was it.
Here is the website that goes into more details…
Keep in mind that literally thousands of hunters go to Canada each year so this isn’t as big a deal as some make it out to be. You just have to be absolutely certain that your weapon is not on either on their banned or restricted list. These generally include any pistols and semi automatic rifles etc.
I believe a lever action rifle with appropriate barrel length is OK.
They sometimes run a background check on you so if you have a DUI or other criminal conviction they may deny you entrance but that is separate from the weapon issue discussed here.
Edit to add - Be certain that your weapon is empty of any ammunition when going across the border as carrying a loaded weapon in Canada is verboten. I brought 2 boxes of shells (10 slugs) with me and kept them in their original box Although they never asked to see either the gun or ammunition but they certainly have the right to do so.
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I carry a firearm in the grocery store. I carry a bigger one when I camp.
I find it essential to carry when camping or even just wheelin’ for the day.
My suggestion is finding something that can handle creature of all legs; and something that is “easy and simple” to use for everyone your camping with.
Good luck with your research.
My suggestion is finding something that can handle creature of all legs; and something that is “easy and simple” to use for everyone your camping with.
Good luck with your research.
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this is one of those posts that only becomes that much more accurate the older it gets...
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Why limit carry “just” while camping? It’s the animals on two legs that I need the most protection.
It's not the accuracy that has shifted, it is the awareness.
It's 2023, "laws" and "legality" are to be regarded or disregarded as you deem fit.
I personally have the same level of regard for (federal,state or local) gun laws that they have for immigration laws.
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I quit following gun laws when they started crapping on my rights with laws that made no sense...an AR pistol is legal but put a stock on it and its a felony? How does that make sense? Make it less concealable and it's illegal...stupidity.
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Not a stock a “brace. Also, how about suppressors because guns deadlier with them and SBR law in spite and that lethality goes DOWN the shorter you make an AR’s barrel son nothing actually makes sense. It’s all bullshit.
I'm talking about stocks. Braces are still legal if you are a FPC member...I mean the second the atf started the brace nonsense everyone I know threw the brace in a drawer and slapped a full stock on their pistol..
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The best way to ensure laws are respected is to make them respectable. The inverse is also true, as evidenced by people's changing attitudes.
Unfortunately, carrying a concealed pistol is nearly impossible in Canada, even for off duty law enforcement officers, which is really quite insane, so at this point it becomes a risk/benefit question.
Currently, in my estimation, the risk presented by getting caught by the powers that be carrying a gun outweighs the likelihood of actually needing one for self defense away from home (at home is a whole different ball game). If the threat environment signifcantly changes, the question will be reevaluated, perhaps with a different outcome.
This is speaking of carrying a concealed pistol in every day life. It's perfectly legal to carry an unconcealed, non-restricted firearm out in the bush, and I almost always do.
