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| quote: Originally posted by 2000Z-71: Best advice I can give is to do your own research through reputable sources.
Things have changed a lot since I moved here 6 years ago. Handguns now are now flat out forbidden to bring into the country.
They don't make it easy...
I found an updated version of the web page that states contacting the province you'll be transporting through: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/...horization-transportHope it helps. |
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| Last time I crossed the border was about a month before 9/11. Rode my Harley. Never again on a motorcycle and probably never again period. Let’s just say neither side of the border was welcoming. In all fairness this was during the time that there were some M/C’s trying to establish dominance in Canada but it was pretty obvious I wasn’t part of it. No club colors/patches, no support gear,one bike, just a husband and wife out for lunch and a couple hour ride around.
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| I feel you answered correctly overall but agree having indications of gun ownership likely caused the search. I have only been to Canada twice and Mexico once but on one trip to CA and the one to MX I saw vehicles in the extra search areas with more of the insides of the motor home there lying on the ground outside than could have been left inside. Don't know what authorities were looking for and didn't ask.
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| Been there once(passing through for an Alaskan cruise. The Canuck border agents were very rude and condescending. Don’t give a shit if I ever go back there. The world is a big place. |
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| And through all this, it's still not apparent what the efficacy is. It's not likely that the illicit transportation, importation and use of weapons are being perpetrated by law abiding, legal gun owners who may happen to advertise such on vehicle stickers. More likely, anything truly illicit would be perpetrated by those who attempt to obfuscate. Relevance and efficacy just seems lost in these policies and actions.
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| https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada...st-arrests-1.7176041Investigators eventually identified the driver as Durante King-Mclean, 25, according to Mavity. King-Mclean is currently in police custody in the U.S. after he was arrested during a September traffic stop in rural Pennsylvania, Mavity said. Officers found 65 firearms in his rental car, including two that had been modified to be fully automatic and five untraceable "ghost guns" with no serial numbers, Peel police said in a news release about the arrests. Mavity and the ATF allege the guns were bound for Canada.
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| quote: Originally posted by konata88: More likely, anything truly illicit would be perpetrated by those who attempt to obfuscate.
Deliberate nefarious attempts obviously occur, but they are undoubtedly a tiny fraction of the times it’s “I don’t care what their oppressive laws are, I’m not going anywhere without my gun,” or even more commonly, ignorance of the foreign law or simply forgetting. How many times have we heard about people attempting to take prohibited items onto aircraft because they weren’t thinking? And the person with an NRA sticker on his car is far more likely to have a gun that he’s not thinking about than some random person—or at least it will be assumed so. Regardless of what they call it, police everywhere “profile” the people they contact, even if it’s for no better reason that they don’t like what’s signified by the outward signs. “Guns are evil, people who own guns are evil, NRA members own guns = You’re an NRA member and even if you don’t have a gun now, you’re evil and I’m going to demonstrate my disapproval of you and your evil ways.”
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| quote: Originally posted by lastmanstanding: I made the decision a long time ago to just simply not leave this country.
That's my take on things as well unless we're going to war to invade someone, I'm not leaving this country.
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| This post is kinda ironic, as I live right on the border with a major crossing into Canada. Some weekend days during the summer, there is a line up approx one mile long to get over there. I would guess 95% of the folks are going fishing. I can honestly say, it has been approx 15 years or more since I have been over there. Different country, rules, attitudes, and so on. Too many more beautiful spots to check out on "our side" and spend money on. At this point, my fear is them finding a stray bullet or something off the wall in my truck, then ending up on the news, lol.
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| A few weeks ago, my wife and I were on a small ship cruise in the Puget Sound. Because the cruise line (American Cruise Lines) is limited to only American ports (on American built cruise ships, crewed completely by Americans -- great company), the optional excursion to Victoria, BC was by a fast ferry from Port Angeles, WA. We were told to be sure to bring our passports. We were processed by CBP in Victoria at the ferry terminal. Perhaps it was because we were there as a group and had no luggage, but there was just a brief look/scan at my passport, and a question of if I was staying beyond that day. Otherwise it was "enjoy your visit". It was very quick and professional. The return to Port Angeles, WA through CBP was equally as quick. |
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| quote: Originally posted by P220 Smudge: I would not have answered those questions. I also wouldn’t have those bumper stickers, but maybe that’s just me.
And you would have been sitting there in the little room for 24 hours. Best to answer their questions if you aren't doing anything illegal. |
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| OP: I travel international all the time. I think you answered those questions perfectly. Polite, concise.. that's the way in a foreign country. They're mostly there to move people along, but periodically mildly hassle someone who fits their profile for contraband. |
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