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Out of curiosity, what sort of gun laws does Canada have? How hard would it be to bring two handguns, two rifles and a shotgun with me if I was to transfer?
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Out of curiosity, what sort of gun laws does Canada have? How hard would it be to bring two handguns, two rifles and a shotgun with me if I was to transfer?
If I remember correctly, in Bowling for Columbine Michael Moore described Canada as having fairly lax gun laws as well. I imagine bringing them across the border would be a different story though. You'd probably have to buy them there.
Individuals who wish to possess or acquire firearms in Canada must have a valid possession-acquisition, or possession-only, licence (PAL/POL); either of these licences allows the licensee to purchase ammunition. The PAL is distributed exclusively by the RCMP and is generally obtained in the following three steps:
- Safety training: To be eligible to receive a PAL, all applicants must successfully complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course[14] (CFSC) for a non-restricted licence, and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course[15] (CRFSC) for a restricted licence; the non-restricted class is a prerequisite to the restricted licence. Each province/territory's chief firearms officer publishes information on the locations and availability of these courses.[16]
- Applying for a licence: Currently only one type of licence is available to new applicants, the possession-acquisition licence (PAL). People can request a PAL by filling out Form CAFC 921.[17]
- Security screening: Background checks and investigations are performed. All applicants are screened, and a mandatory 28-day waiting period is imposed on first-time applicants, but response time may be longer.[18]
check it out closely , I've heard some horror stories about Amercans trying to take guns into Canada .
Job transfer.....but I'd be lying if I said it hasn't crossed my mind. Especially if Trump gets electedOut of curiosity, what sort of gun laws does Canada have? How hard would it be to bring two handguns, two rifles and a shotgun with me if I was to transfer?
"Transfer" meaning "emigrate"?
Out of curiosity, what sort of gun laws does Canada have? How hard would it be to bring two handguns, two rifles and a shotgun with me if I was to transfer?
Out of curiosity, what sort of gun laws does Canada have? How hard would it be to bring two handguns, two rifles and a shotgun with me if I was to transfer?
Some reading:
Importing Firearms, Firearm Parts and Ammunition - Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Bringing a Firearm into Canada | ezbordercrossing.com
In short; it would be best to get all your ducks in a row before even considering going through the process of desiring your firearms to accompany you while residing in Canada.
The only acceptable ethic behind ownership in Canada is for sport shooting ie: licensed Range/gun Club shooting or hunting.
I would be of the opinion you would need to apply for the POL certificates prior to importing your long guns and the handguns would be all but impossible to import unless and until you have joined a club and gotten settled somewhere so that local LEO's can sign appropriate authorizations.
There would be no tolerance at all for your using a CCW license from the U.S. in support of an application for ownership and possession of handguns within Canada. If they see that well known phrase "self protection" as commonly used in the U.S. on any paperwork at all regarding any of your firearms it will garner you an automatic "declined" stamp in big red letters across your application form.
Michael Mooron calls this lax?