Going to Canada with Guns

[For Freedom]

Greetings,

A friend of mine is driving up to Canada with a couple of shotguns for hunting (and he has the hunting permits/licenses). What is the procedure for bringing guns into Canada?

 

[jbird714]

Best bet would be to contact the Canadian govt. Nearest consulate should be able to hook him up with the necessary information.

Jay

 

[thebaldguy]

My brother in law quit duck hunting in Canada several years ago. He said the hassles of bringing a shotgun across the border wasn't worth it.

Many places now will provide firearms for hunters.

 

[Rook rifle]

GUNStoCANADA

Ever since 9/11 guns coming and going across the boarder will be subjected to long waits at customs USA. and CANADA have your friend call customs Canada first.

 

[jdorian]

You are better off getting them from the hunting lodge or whatever than trying to "import" them into Canada. Its going to be a lot of work and probably quite expensive. It might also be difficult to legally bring them back into the USA also.

 

[BruceB]

There is NO problem in taking long most long guns into Canada.

A single form can be downloaded from the Canadian Firearms Center website. This form can be filled-out in advance, but NOT SIGNED until actually in front of a Canadian Border Officer. Payment of a $25 fee allows you to import up to three guns, and the form is a temporary registration certificate valid for 60 days.

The firearms center website is at:

www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca

and on the lower right side of the homepage is a link to "information for visitors/non-residents".

Magazine capacity limits apply, and some long guns, mostly miltary or service-type semi-autos, are in a different class from "sporting" guns. Details are on the CFC website.

Before paying heed to a lot of BS about the 'problems', go to the Firearms Center website and learn the FACTS.

Also, make sure you have your guns viewed and certified by Customs on the USA side of the border, so you can bring them back in without a hassle.

Three of us crossed with seven rifles and 500 rounds of ammunition in 2005, and we're going back this year. The crossing was simple in both directions, and the most time was spent in the US border post getting the guns looked-at and serial numbers etc. validated.

 

[evan price]

Not a big deal as long as we're talking Fudd shotguns and you follow all of the paperwork issues. Since we're talking long barrel shotguns, these are of the "Nonrestricted" class so are relatively easy to work with.

You can get a PAL (Possession/Acquisition License) which will make it easier to transport if you regularly go to Canada otherwise you need a Non-Resident Firearms Declaration (CAFC 909) and pay a fee.
If you want to Borrow a firearm while hunting in Canada you need to fill out (and I am not kidding) CAFC 715 "Temporary Borrowing License" to be allowed to borrow a nonrestricted gun for use in Canada. A fee applies, of course.
If you import a gun to Canada strongly advise you have it registered at the US border so you can prove it was exported otherwise you may need to provide proof of ownership to import it- it's a loophole. The form is called a "Certificate of registration of personal effects taken abroad" and if you list the gun then there is no question that it was yours in the US and you are not smuggling it into the country...
I think the limit on ammo is 1500 rounds with no duty, but might want to double check that!

Good luck, and remember, don't try to bring anything else into Canada with you, like a pistol, or any ammo not for the gun you are bringing in. It is bad Ju-Ju.
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