Canada And Revlovers

[PA Reb]

Is anyone allowed to take a revolver into Canada with good reason? Are they permitted to be taken in for hunting? Is there any type of pre-registration one can fill out which enables them to take a revolver in for hunting purposes or is it a "don't try it" situation? I've read so much about their laws its becoming quite confusing.

 

[durango]

I would check with a verified legal Canadian source. Canada has strange gun laws and is very anti-handgun.

edit* here, read this: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5044-eng.html

 

[wbraswell]

I would double check with U.S. Customs so they know you're taking one out and will be bringing it back.

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

I don't believe you can but am also interested in finding out. There was a time when taking long guns was not a big issue. It helped to have some sort of proof of ownership showing serials numbers. But this was back in the 1970's and Canadian gun laws have changed a bit since those times.
John

 

[bullmack]

Absolutely not. It takes a special Canadian license to own a handgun and you are very restricted in its movements. I live in Wash. state, have a cabin in interior BC, and a Canadian license for long gun carry. Simple exam, 5 year license. It is also possible to have a temporary (trip permit type) long gun license for back country protection.

 

[JPriest]

Also, using a handgun for hunting anywhere in Canada is illegal.
There is paperwork that can be done to bring in a pistol or revolver for competition shooting, etc., and the paperwork for bringing in a rifle is easier still, but even those of us who legally own revolvers up here are not allowed to hunt with them.

 

[dsink]

Taking a handgun into Canada is a BIG NO.
If your going to Canada to hunt and are taking a longgun. I recommend writing down the serial number, and barrel length on something and putting it in your pocket. It makes it much easier when you enter and fill out there firearms reg. form.

 

[JPriest]

Check out this link:

Bringing Weapons Into Canada | Embassy of the United States Ottawa, Canada

And this highlighted sentence from the webpage:

NOTE:Canadian law requires that officials seize firearms and weapons from those crossing the border who deny having them in their possession. Seized firearms and weapons are never returned.

 

[824tsv]

You risk immediate seizure at the border without the mounds of documents required. Bottom line, forget the idea.

 

[wbraswell]

Sounds like there are NO good reasons to try to bring a revolver into Canada, and plenty of good reasons not to.

 

[Mule Packer]

Nope. A friend of mine just recently tried to enter Canada with a .38 special. They were ready to throw him in the jug and toss the key away. The border guard started demeaning Americans in general, and my friend specifically, on how stupid we Americans are about wanting to have handguns and thinking we have the right to take them into Canada, and not being familiar with Canadian laws, blah, blah, blah.

Of course, my friend probably didn't help matters much either when he started ragging on the Canadian form of government and how stupid they must be to want that kind of government.

Anyway, the bottom line is that he had to turn around, go back to the U.S. side, safely hide his handgun somewhere, and then enter Canada.

 

[kamloops67]

yes, but no..

Mulepacker,argueing with"the man" is rarely a good idea no matter what side of the border your on.
there are organizations working toward the removal of some of our seemingly arbitrary gun laws. NFA being the main engine with other outfits like "wilderness carry" lobbying for the return of our rights.
you can bring your handgun here with proper paperwork , but since you want to take it hunting, which would be illegal said paperwork will be denied.
we often have American guests at our CAS events,we are expecting about a dozen cowboys and girls at our shootout at twin rivers cowtown sass nationals this year. they all seem to make it through with their guns intact . i know they need a written invitation to the match as part of the permit process though.
canada is not "very anti handgun" the nannies were just trying to make canada a safe place to live. they just went a little to far with some of their measures ,we need to convince the new nannies that we are intelligent children and wont hurt ourselves/ each other

 

[BJoe]

I would rent one rather than make some kind of mistake that could really cost you. I read about a guy who crossed the border with a few loose rounds in his motorhome, got caught, and prison time

 

[durango]

canada is not "very anti handgun" the nannies were just trying to make canada a safe place to live. they just went a little to far with some of their measures ,we need to convince the new nannies that we are intelligent children and wont hurt ourselves/ each other

Hey, sorry if that came across as if I were speaking about Canadians. I meant the legal governing structure, not the folks.

 

[PA Reb]

Well, y'all have definitely answered my question. Thanks very much!

 

[kamloops67]

Hey, sorry if that came across as if I were speaking about Canadians. I meant the legal governing structure, not the folks.

no sir, i just wanted you and others to know there are a lot of enthusiasts up here and our laws could change for the better if we keep up peaceful lobbying and always show the positive side of gun ownership.
its not that hard to own a handgun here either ,people make it out like there is a bunch of hoops to jump through but it really isnt like that .pretty reasonable really ,considering what other countries are faced with.

 

[scooter123]

It's not just firearms that will stir things up. Try going through the border with a compound bow in the back of your SUV you forgot about. A friend started to get a wave through until the Customs Officer spotted his bow case as he started driving away from the booth. That mistake led to a LOT of "splainin" to do and getting turned around after about 3 hours of talk. Now he's on Canada's watch list and ANY crossing turns into a 2 hour ordeal of everything in the car coming out and being looked at very closely.

 

[The Big D]

Just got back!

Just returned from eight (8) days in Canada. As related in a thread in the "Concealed Carry" section, I was lied to re: a place to store my gun and had to go to alternate plan. Contacted US Customs who advised me absolutely not to enter Canada with it.

Felt no need whatsoever for a gun in Canada though I did walk about for a bit thinking I had forgotten something.

PA Reb, note you are a LEO; if interested, PM me for info re: stowing your gun on US of A side of the border.

Be safe.

Is anyone allowed to take a revolver into Canada with good reason? Are they permitted to be taken in for hunting? Is there any type of pre-registration one can fill out which enables them to take a revolver in for hunting purposes or is it a "don't try it" situation? I've read so much about their laws its becoming quite confusing.

 

[bob1956]

Let not go there at all anyway.

 

[kamloops67]

Let not go there at all anyway.

you wont be missed,bob .