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May 17, 2013, 06:44 PM | #1 |
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Can I bring my guns if I move to Canada?
Will they let me hunt? What countries would let me bring my guns if i move there?
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May 17, 2013, 06:54 PM | #2 |
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May 17, 2013, 08:01 PM | #3 |
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If you do the proper paperwork, you can bring anything that is legal to own in Canada.
Pistols are severely restricted. Anything with a short barrel or low caliber has a very good chance of being on the "prohibited" list. Go to the RCMP link and look for "prohibited" firearms. It is a long list. There is another list that has true low caliber target pistols that are "exempt" from the general prohibitions. Long before you leave the US start the process to obtain your PAL. The PAL will allow you to bring you pistols into Canada, and also is your ID when you purchase ammo (or new to you firearms) The long gun registration is gone, but you will still need to declare any long gun you bring with you. Be VERY careful following their firearms laws. They take them very seriously...like $50K and 5 years for illegal possession. |
May 21, 2013, 05:51 AM | #4 |
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A few things you will need to consider:
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May 21, 2013, 07:44 AM | #5 |
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^ It is what it is. Without getting into a huge political debate, it all boils down to the fact that the right to bear arms isn't protected under Canada's version of a Constitution. It's considered a privilege just like a driver's license.
Doesn't mean that I agree with the laws (they have their upsides and downsides), I'm just providing information, that's all. What surprised me was that (under the assumption that you have the appropriate licenses (I have my PAL and RPAL)) it is relatively easy to import a firearm into Canada, but the technical hitch is exporting them from the US. I looked into it in the event I inherit some handguns from a family member residing in the US. (I do hold US citizenship. ) |
May 21, 2013, 08:10 AM | #6 |
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I tried transporting a gun a crossed Canada once when I was going to Alaska. I studied all the laws and went through all the "legal" and technical motions the papers, declaring them, etc. They just had me pull into a booth and treated me like garbage then told me they did not want me in their country.
So it might be "legal" but.. good luck. |
May 31, 2013, 09:33 PM | #7 |
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Good luck is right... Had a friend who was a LEO try it, but was belittled worse than a criminal. Wasn't worth it.
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June 1, 2013, 06:25 PM | #8 | |
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Many of the countries to our south will let you. A few in the Caribbean will as well. Many of the Euro zone will also, as well as New Zealand |
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