Taking a Shotgun into Canada

[Beemer]

Hello, We are planning a family trip to the East coast and possibly Montreal. I know that I can not take more normal EDC, but I was thinking I might be able to take a shotgun. Mostly we will be staying in Airbnb and I would like something for night protection. Has anyone ever done this? What paperwork would I need? Thanks in advance.

 

[dieselrealtor]

likely going to be a NO-GO.

My father in law, years ago while traveling to AK took a singleshot .410, they put a seal on it when he entered, & checked it when he left. Told him that if the seal was broken he could be prosecuted.

I do not believe Canada has gotten better.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I'm sure Canada has gotten worse. MUCH worse.

Just enjoy the trip. Its Canada, not Mexico.

I go up there annually. The worst thing that has ever happened to me is somebody dared to not be polite to me. lol

 

[BigMoose]

There used to be a process if you were taking a gun to go hunting in Canada, but you have to PROVE that your going hunting there.

This will be different then the process for moving guns over the road to Alaska.

And taking a gun for protection is no no

Import and export a firearm or weapon into Canada.

List of prohibited weapons, firearms classification and information to import and export weapons.

www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

 

[BigMoose]

Any Nasty wildlife around?

 

[hammerd13]

Hello, We are planning a family trip to the East coast and possibly Montreal. I know that I can not take more normal EDC, but I was thinking I might be able to take a shotgun. Mostly we will be staying in Airbnb and I would like something for night protection. Has anyone ever done this? What paperwork would I need? Thanks in advance.

Beemer...I'm having trouble getting straight answers, too.

I'm planning a trip to AK, through Canada and decided to call the 1-800-731-4000 Canadian Firearms Program helpline for clarification on firearms/weapons. The representative I spoke with was appalled at the fact I considered taking ANY (even non-restricted) firearm through Canada. She said I'm not able to bring any firearm of any sort. She added that no bear spray is allowed either. You must buy it in Canada. She went on to say that the Canadian website information is outdated and incorrect. Geesh.

I'm skeptical, as this information runs counter to all the online info I've seen from the Canadian government and others that have first-hand experience crossing the border. Perhaps things have changed since 2022 (recent firearms laws), though. I'm just not sure yet.

If I Iearn more, I'll share.

 

[GourdOnTheDoor]

Beemer...I'm having trouble getting straight answers, too.

I'm planning a trip to AK, through Canada and decided to call the 1-800-731-4000 Canadian Firearms Program helpline for clarification on firearms/weapons. The representative I spoke with was appalled at the fact I considered taking ANY (even non-restricted) firearm through Canada. She said I'm not able to bring any firearm of any sort. She added that no bear spray is allowed either. You must buy it in Canada. She went on to say that the Canadian website information is outdated and incorrect. Geesh.

I'm skeptical, as this information runs counter to all the online info I've seen from the Canadian government and others that have first-hand experience crossing the border. Perhaps things have changed since 2022 (recent firearms laws), though. I'm just not sure yet.

If I Iearn more, I'll share.

Those Canadians are always called so "nice" but they are always hating on our freedoms. We should be given a path to Alaska that you can safely and legally transport firearms, obviously would never happen but what the heck. I have always wanted to go to Alaska and knowing i couldn't bring a gun kinda craps on that dream

 

[Beemer]

Beemer...I'm having trouble getting straight answers, too.

I'm planning a trip to AK, through Canada and decided to call the 1-800-731-4000 Canadian Firearms Program helpline for clarification on firearms/weapons. The representative I spoke with was appalled at the fact I considered taking ANY (even non-restricted) firearm through Canada. She said I'm not able to bring any firearm of any sort. She added that no bear spray is allowed either. You must buy it in Canada. She went on to say that the Canadian website information is outdated and incorrect. Geesh.

I'm skeptical, as this information runs counter to all the online info I've seen from the Canadian government and others that have first-hand experience crossing the border. Perhaps things have changed since 2022 (recent firearms laws), though. I'm just not sure yet.

If I Iearn more, I'll share.

Thank you

 

[BigMoose]

Those Canadians are always called so "nice" but they are always hating on our freedoms. We should be given a path to Alaska that you can safely and legally transport firearms, obviously would never happen but what the heck. I have always wanted to go to Alaska and knowing i couldn't bring a gun kinda craps on that dream

There is a way, but it involves using a Car Ferry.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

There is a way, but it involves not saying anything...

Fixed it for you =D

 

[Cameramonkey]

Fixed it for you =D

That works until the random screening.

 

[92FSTech]

That works until the random screening.

Prison wallet! Maybe that's why the Canadians used to have that law restricting handguns with anything less than a 4" barrel !

Seriously interested in the outcome of this thread, though, as we're planning a road trip to AK in 2025, and we'll be camping the whole way up there and back, plus while we're there. I'd really like to be able to take something, even if it's just an 870. It sucks that we have to go through there...beautiful country with great people, especially in the rural areas, but stupid politicians and laws.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Prison wallet! Maybe that's why the Canadians used to have that law restricting handguns with anything less than a 4" barrel !

Seriously interested in the outcome of this thread, though, as we're planning a road trip to AK in 2025, and we'll be camping the whole way up there and back, plus while we're there. I'd really like to be able to take something, even if it's just an 870. It sucks that we have to go through there...beautiful country with great people, especially in the rural areas, but stupid politicians and laws.

Yeah, Ive lost a LOT of respect for them in the past 20 years. I used to consider them "America Lite" with a few more restrictions than us, but overall not a bad place. Now in my mind they are edging closer and closer to a freedom hating 3rd world "dicktatership".

 

[printcraft]

Canada sucks # **** hole

 

[MrSmitty]

Maybe some creative interior work in places that could be overlooked?......asking for a friend....

 

[Cameramonkey]

Maybe some creative interior work in places that could be overlooked?......asking for a friend....

You havent been watching that border crossing reality show, and it shows. They're damn good at finding what you dont want them to find.

But dont watch it because it will also just tick you off to no end and remind you how awful our customs folks are.

"Hi, im here for a month on vacation."
"you arent here to work?"
"No."
"How much do you have in the bank? How much do you have on you? Who are you staying with and what is their number?"
(goes to the back and makes phone calls)
"Yeah, we saw you wouldnt have enough to live on for a month 'on vacation', and your friend told us you are starting a new job on Monday and dont plan on leaving. And you need a work permit to work here, which you didnt get. So you are being denied entry. Do you want the 4pm flight back to your country or the 8:30 flight? Because you aint staying here."

 

[rbhargan]

Yeah, Ive lost a LOT of respect for them in the past 20 years. I used to consider them "America Lite" with a few more restrictions than us, but overall not a bad place. Now in my mind they are edging closer and closer to a freedom hating 3rd world "dicktatership".

They have gone just as bat-sh*t crazy as the Australians. Very sad.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

There is a way, but it involves using a Car Ferry.

Last year, the Alaskan Marine Highway did not run all the way from Bellingham, WA to Seward or Homer, AK.

My BIL has driven a dozen times up and down the Alcan. He says crossing into Canada is a huge exercise in entrapment and harrassment of Americans. NO firearms, No Bear spray, no pepper spray and no knives bigger than a Swiss Army knife.

Yes, you can fill out forms and try to precoordinate taking a firearm into Canada. However, it will result in everything being searched, opened, taken apart and disassembled. Ten hours later, they will finally clear you and give you 15 minutes to load up your vehicle and hit the road. Canadian customs can be very frustrating.

 

[BigMoose]

Last year, the Alaskan Marine Highway did not run all the way from Bellingham, WA to Seward or Homer, AK.

They were down vessels and crews over the summer.

But, what you usually have to do is take Bellingham to Juneau, stay over, then take another from Juneau to Whittier

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

They were down vessels and crews over the summer.

But, what you usually have to do is take Bellingham to Juneau, stay over, then take another from Juneau to Whittier

I was in Whittier last summer and talked to some harbor workers about the ferries. They are looking forward to the entire Alaskan Marine Highway getting staffed and back on schedule.