Traveling to Canada with firearms....

[pintler]

1)Mark Crispin's page from archive.org is great, but keep in mind it isn't being maintained if the law has changed.

2)On taking bear spray into Canada, the US CPB:

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/878/~/want-to-bring-bear-spray-into-the-u.s.

references the Canadian pub:

http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-13-2-eng.pdf

which on p. 11 says:

"Exception: Aerosol or similar dispensers that contain substances capable
of repelling or subduing animals (e.g. dog or bear repellent) are not considered
prohibited weapons if:..."

(my summary from a very quick skim is that what matters is labeling)

Anecdotally, I frequently hear people advising that just buying bear spray in the first sporting goods store north of the border prevents any confusion.

 

[Jim K]

OK, I have carried a handgun with a license, and also as a LEO. I can conceive of situations in which an otherwise law abiding person might carry illegally and risk the consequences.

But knowing the strict Canadian laws, and knowing that they search cars and even persons at the border, and knowing that they consider anyone with a gun (except in very limited cases) to be a dangerous criminal, and knowing that they take great pleasure in showing their dislike of Americans by making a visit to Canada as unpleasant as possible, WHY would you try to visit Canada at all if you don't have to, or, if you must, why you would tempt fate by trying to bring in a gun illegally?

What is there about a ten-year prison term that seems good to you?

Jim

 

[MedWheeler]

^^ Since we're asking "why", how about why are people still involving themselves in this year-old thread?

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

Because the information learned or shared is often beneficial. Why does it bother you?

 

[Carl N. Brown]

"... why are people still involving themselves in this year-old thread?"

I guess it's because it is an issue of continuing interest and changing parameters.

My son and DIL traveled to Canada recently and decided not to take a gun, in part because precise info on paperwork required was unavailable in a timely manner.

An open living thread on the issue could give up-to-date info (and document changes over time) better than starting a new thread on the same issue every few months.

I think this could apply to a lot of so-called "zombie" threads on timeless subjects.

Aside: BTW, my son and DIL crossed the border at Niagra Falls and found the Canadians as friendly to tourists as folks at Gatlinberg. Canadian hospitality = Southern hospitality. They had a great time in Canada.

 

[X-Rap]

Agreed, people are so often admonished for not using the search function yet I see those old threads closed as though there was no value in the content .

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[rodregier]

(Trying not to wander too far from THR mandate while still being helpful)

To a first order approximation the general theme in Canadian law is that persons are not allowed to carry tools in public with the intention of defending against predatory humans.

However, if you have a tool with you for another plausible purpose and it happens to be pressed into service under exigent circumstances, that is permissible under Canadian law.

Lovely Catch-22, eh?

Carrying a sword or hatchet around in the urban core of a major city would be an example of implausible availability.

There are all sorts on implements that are declared as prohibited weapons in Canada too. You don't want to be using any of those for defense under any circumstances.

See Part 3 here:

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-98-462/fulltext.html

Realistically using any implement to defend yourself in Canada will result in arrest and a trial. General policing attitude in Canada is "let the Crown Prosecutor sort it out"...

Self-defense with a firearm is permissible in Canadian law, but generally speaking is not acknowledged by the Canadian Border and Security Agency staff as a valid reason for temporary importation of same into Canada.


There is provision in Canadian law and regulation for the equivalent of a CCW for a handgun, but the circumstances under which it would be granted even to Canadian residents are non-existent for mere mortals.

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Mark Crispin's work is still substantially correct. It primarily would need to be updated on the elimination of the non-restricted long gun registry, restricted firearm transport permits bundled into restricted PALs and some evolving regs on larger capacity magazine boundary conditions.

The boundary conditions on larger capacity magazines in Canada is in a state of flux during 2016 which is unlikely to be more stable in the near future.

 

[BobWright]

Friend of mine travels for FedEx. He took a pistol into Canada with no trouble.

Coming back cost him his pistol and $400 Canadian fine.


Bob Wright

 

[Arizona_Mike]

Quiet wrote:



And yet I was able to buy 10-round Enfield No. 4 magazines from Marstar Canada with no problem. Shipped right to my door. I don't know how it works for Canadian residents. It seems that the Enfield would be a common gun in Canada.

For rifles, M1 Garand and Lee Enfield are exceptions to the 5rd limit, as are rimfire mags.

Note there is also a 5rd limit for handguns "Not commonly found in Canada" which is tighter than the general 10rd limit.

Mike