is there a legal way to carry a gun into canada ??

[straittactical]

i am going to go to canada for a fishing trip. and was wondering if there is a special permitte i could apply for before i go. we are staying in a tent way out in the middle of nowhere and i just dont get along with grizzly bears. and i was thinking it would be nice to take along a 454 or somthing. but dont know if there is a way to do so. or if it is just out of the question.
thanks

[jmiller676]

Carrying Firearms and Weapons into Canada

[Lex Concord]

Originally Posted by jmiller676

Carrying Firearms and Weapons into Canada

I don't get to Canada much any more, but I appreciate the link, as I always go deep into the bush where bears and bull moose lurk.

According to a parliament page linked to from your Mountie page, they have introduced a bill to repeal the section of the firearms act dealing with long-gun registration, though I know that only shotguns and "sporting" rifles will be covered.

Nevertheless, a step back in the right direction. Let's just hope we aren't waltzed in the wrong direction any time soon

[Arm America]

I don't think you would catch much greif taking a rifle or shotgun.
Pistol, mace and radar detectors are pretty much out of the question.

What I typically do when going into known bear country is take my mother-law.
I know I can out run her.

[edsinger]

Originally Posted by Arm America

What I typically do when going into known bear country is take my mother-law.
I know I can out run her.

[Indy_Guy_77]

Not sure how this would play out:

But if you're taking a shotgun/rifle for hunting purposes, be sure that what it is you intend to hunt is in season.

I'd suspect that the border guards MIGHT get a little suspicious if you're trying to enter the country with several shotguns for goose hunting and it ain't goose hunting season.

Same maybe with rifles aimed for bear/moose/caribou and they're not in season (or can't provide proof of hunting tags, etc)

Read up and C Y A.

-J-

[Lex Concord]

I did read somewhere in there (I think on the RCMP site - link to firearms classification definitions) that you could claim that the firearm is for protection from wildlife.

We have black bears where we fish, though they seldom get near enough to see. They were becoming more prevalent after the No. Ontario hunting reg changes back in '04, so I may look into this next time up.

[BillD]

I would contact the Canadian border patrol but I doubt it. Most assuredly NO on the handgun.

[aclark]

Non-restricted
firearms Most ordinary hunting rifles and shotguns. These may be brought temporarily into Canada for sporting or hunting use during hunting season, for use in competition, for in-transit movement through Canada, or for personal protection against wildlife in remote areas of Canada. Anyone wishing to bring hunting rifles into Canada must be at least 18 years old, and the firearm must be properly stored for transport.

You should be fine with a protection rifle. Here's a link to the Canadian MP page on firearm transport. Firearm Users Visiting Canada
The form looks pretty basic, and I believe it said it was $25, and remember don't sign it till you get there, as the MP needs to see you sign.

[barricade]

cool neat to see its possible to carry at least a rifle there, btw are handguns legal in canada a friend told me that they weren't but others have said yes they were?