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Driving to Alaska
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madmike
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No.
Oh, you might beg and plead and file papers and spend $$ and fill forms, but the Canuckian Gov't isn't going to say "yes," unless you're a cop on duty, with duty in Canada, like picking up a criminal for extradition.
If you ship it through a bonding agent, you can do it. But it's expensive.
You could hide it, and they probably won't find it. Probably.
Which means possibly you get charged with a felony and jailed, and they WILL reciprocate it back to the US, and you'll never legally carry one HERE, either.
Arrange to have it shipped to a FFL.
Oh, you might beg and plead and file papers and spend $$ and fill forms, but the Canuckian Gov't isn't going to say "yes," unless you're a cop on duty, with duty in Canada, like picking up a criminal for extradition.
If you ship it through a bonding agent, you can do it. But it's expensive.
You could hide it, and they probably won't find it. Probably.
Which means possibly you get charged with a felony and jailed, and they WILL reciprocate it back to the US, and you'll never legally carry one HERE, either.
Arrange to have it shipped to a FFL.
Mike Irwin
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Only if your car is amphibious, and you take the scenic water route outside of Canadian territorial waters.
Keith
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FedEx it to an FFL holder. There are several on this board - WildAlaska comes to mind.
Keith
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Hi heres the letter that we give to the hundreds and hundreds of people every year who call about this subject. Please no comments about the legalese, its the way of the world...
"THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO US BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION AND YOU SHOULD CHECK WITH THE ATF OR YOUR LAWYER BEFORE SHIPPING OR TRANSPORTING A FIREARM TO ALASKA.
FLYING – If flying directly to or from Alaska, a person may include a firearm in checked baggage. You must notify the carrier when checking in, that the baggage contains a firearm. You must follow TSA and airline rules, check with them prior to traveling.
DRIVING – If driving by automobile, you can:
Take sporting rifles and shotguns with you – Canadian law prohibits handguns, short barreled rifles and shotguns and fully automatic weapons. In general, firearms must be unloaded, out of reach, out of sight and stored separately from any ammunition in the vehicle. You must have a permit prior to reaching the Border. Call the CANADIAN CUSTOMS office in Vancouver, BC at (604) 666-0545, for more information about Canadian firearms laws.
OR
SHIP THE FIREARMS TO YOUR DESTINATION- Prior to traveling through Canada, person may ship firearms:
1. Directly to themselves, for example, to their hotel or other destination. *
2. To themselves, in care of an FFL, for example Joe Smith sends a rifle to an FFL in Alaska. Smith shows the appropriate identification and retrieves the package containing the firearm(s) from the FFL. The package is not opened by the FFL and the firearm(s) is not recorded in the FFL’s records. Be sure to arrange this with the FFL ahead of time.
3. To themselves, in care of any other person legally able to receive firearms in another state. The recipient signs for the package, but does not open it.
Do not send packages to any location, particularly FFLs, without arranging it ahead of time with the recipient.
ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY – The same rules apply. Firearms are permitted in your baggage. If you’re stopping in Canada, remember that country’s laws will allow you to bring in sporting rifles and shotguns only. Remember you need a Canadian permit. Call (800) 642-0066 for more information. Web site access is at http://www.akms.com/ferry/
BEFORE LEAVING THE U.S. travelers should register firearms with the U.S. Customs Service, on a Customs Form 4457. These forms are available at local Port Offices throughout the country. To find the closest one to you, call the nearest office or check their web page at http://www.customs.ustreas.gov and click on Traveler Information. This form is the traveler’s proof that the item registered was in his/her possession prior to leaving the U.S. and will facilitate the clearance of firearms upon leaving Canada. Otherwise, U.S. Customs Service, at the point of re-entry, can hold firearms to await importation by an FFL."
WildshipemAlaska
"THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO US BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION AND YOU SHOULD CHECK WITH THE ATF OR YOUR LAWYER BEFORE SHIPPING OR TRANSPORTING A FIREARM TO ALASKA.
FLYING – If flying directly to or from Alaska, a person may include a firearm in checked baggage. You must notify the carrier when checking in, that the baggage contains a firearm. You must follow TSA and airline rules, check with them prior to traveling.
DRIVING – If driving by automobile, you can:
Take sporting rifles and shotguns with you – Canadian law prohibits handguns, short barreled rifles and shotguns and fully automatic weapons. In general, firearms must be unloaded, out of reach, out of sight and stored separately from any ammunition in the vehicle. You must have a permit prior to reaching the Border. Call the CANADIAN CUSTOMS office in Vancouver, BC at (604) 666-0545, for more information about Canadian firearms laws.
OR
SHIP THE FIREARMS TO YOUR DESTINATION- Prior to traveling through Canada, person may ship firearms:
1. Directly to themselves, for example, to their hotel or other destination. *
2. To themselves, in care of an FFL, for example Joe Smith sends a rifle to an FFL in Alaska. Smith shows the appropriate identification and retrieves the package containing the firearm(s) from the FFL. The package is not opened by the FFL and the firearm(s) is not recorded in the FFL’s records. Be sure to arrange this with the FFL ahead of time.
3. To themselves, in care of any other person legally able to receive firearms in another state. The recipient signs for the package, but does not open it.
Do not send packages to any location, particularly FFLs, without arranging it ahead of time with the recipient.
ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY – The same rules apply. Firearms are permitted in your baggage. If you’re stopping in Canada, remember that country’s laws will allow you to bring in sporting rifles and shotguns only. Remember you need a Canadian permit. Call (800) 642-0066 for more information. Web site access is at http://www.akms.com/ferry/
BEFORE LEAVING THE U.S. travelers should register firearms with the U.S. Customs Service, on a Customs Form 4457. These forms are available at local Port Offices throughout the country. To find the closest one to you, call the nearest office or check their web page at http://www.customs.ustreas.gov and click on Traveler Information. This form is the traveler’s proof that the item registered was in his/her possession prior to leaving the U.S. and will facilitate the clearance of firearms upon leaving Canada. Otherwise, U.S. Customs Service, at the point of re-entry, can hold firearms to await importation by an FFL."
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