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Your really free with unfounded accusations! hahahaha I did copy most all of this as proof so look for the highlight area! A person can call an make special arragement to carry a restricted handgun through Canada into Alaska. The key wording is "normally" in case you can figure it out....there are exception!
CUSTOMS & DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES AND RESTRICTIONSNon-residents entering Canada:
[]Tobacco*...200 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 200g of loose tobacco Liquor*...1.14L of spirits, 1.5L of wine,or 24 bottles or cans of beer.(8.5L) *Applies only to passsengers over 18 yrs of age Perfume....Reasonable amount Cameras....No restrictions Film.......Reasonable amount Gifts......$60 Cad max per gift -excludes tobacco/liquor Agricultural items/currency...Refer psgr to consulate
Residents returning to Canada:
After 24 hr absence...C$50
--No Tobacco and Liquor
[LEFT] [SIZE=2]After 48 hr absence...C$400 Tobacco...200 Cigarettes and 50 Cigars and 200g of loose Tobacco. Liquor....1.14L of spirits, 1.5L of wine,or 24 bottles or cans of beer.(8.5L)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]After 7 days absence...C$750 Tobacco...200 Cigarettes and 50 Cigars and 200g of Tobacco Liquor....1.14 litres of liquor or 1.5 litres of wine.[/SIZE] [/LEFT]
[LEFT][SIZE=2]Former residents entering Canada:
1 year absence any articles owned for at least 6 months before return to Canada [/SIZE][/LEFT]
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[SIZE=2]Prohibited items:
The importation of firearms, explosives, endangered species or animals and plants, animal products, meat, food and plant material is subject to certain restrictions and formalities. The importation of fresh fruit is prohibited. Dogs and domestic cats may be imported from certain rabies-free countries (including the united kingdom and the republic of ireland) subject to certain restrictions and formalities (but note that rabies is present in Canada and pets will generally face quarantine on returning home).[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Bringing Goods into Canada for Personal Use [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Most things that you bring into Canada for your personal use during your visit will be considered "personal baggage" by Canada Customs. Some examples of personal baggage are food, fishing tackle, cars, boats and motors, snowmobiles, fuel, sports equipment, television sets, musical instruments, computers and cameras. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] You are not allowed to carry a weapon, such as a firearm or mace or any other spray to be used against humans, for self-defence in Canada. There is more information about the restrictions on importing firearms to Canada below. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] Canada Customs' chief concern is to establish that you really are bringing the goods in for your personal use. If you are going to be carrying large amounts of consumable products, such as food or fuel, please contact a Canada Customs office before you begin your trip to determine what special measures you should take. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] You may also bring bona fide gifts worth up to Canadian $60 each for your friends in Canada without paying duty, provided these do not consist of tobacco or alcoholic beverages. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] Information about Canada Customs & Revenue Agency, including excise and GST, is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific situation. For particular questions, the reader is invited to contact Canada Customs [/SIZE]
[/LEFT] [SIZE=2]Restrictions on items for Personal Use[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]1 liters (40 ounces) of liquor or wine; or [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]24 containers, at 355 milliliters (12 ounces) each, or their equivalent, of beer or ale Any alcohol in excess of these amounts will be subject to duty, provincial fees and taxes, except where it is illegal to bring in more alcohol than specified above. [/SIZE]
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[LEFT] [SIZE=2]Tobacco [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Visitors meeting the age requirements of the province or territory of entry are allowed to bring the following amounts of tobacco into Canada without paying duty:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]up to 200 cigarettes, [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]50 cigars, [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]200 grams (7 ounces) of loose tobacco [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]and 200 tobacco sticks. [/SIZE]
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[LEFT][SIZE=2] Any additional quantities are subject to duties and provincial fees and taxes. Some provinces may also limit the total amount of tobacco that can be brought into their jurisdiction. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Drugs for Medical Use [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Prescription drugs should be clearly identified and should be carried in the original packaging with a label that specifies both what they are and that they are being used under prescription. It is also a good idea to bring a copy of your prescription and a contact number for your doctor. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] Diabetics and others who have to bring syringes with them should also carry some evidence of their need for using these. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Bringing Firearms into Canada [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Canada has strict laws governing the cross-border movement, possession and use of firearms. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] All goods, including firearms, must be declared to Canada Customs & Revenue Agency customs at the first point of entry. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] A visitor may import a non-restricted firearm, such as a sporting rifle or shotgun, only for the following purposes:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]sporting or hunting use while in Canada [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]bonafide competition use; [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]transport though Canada to another country; [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]protection against wildlife in remote areas of Canada (excluding national parks) if the customs officer is satisfied that the circumstances warrant the firearm's importation. [/SIZE]
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[LEFT][SIZE=2] No special documentation is currently required to import non-restricted firearms. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] Handguns are classed as restricted firearms and may be imported only for use at approved shooting competitions. A Permit to Carry, which may be obtained from Canadian police agency, is required. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] Requests for a Permit to Transport restricted firearms (e.g. most handguns) through Canada to other parts of the U.S., including Alaska, or another country are normally denied. Visitors should discuss their options with Canada Customs & Revenue Agency customs officials before leaving for Canada. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] Certain handguns and all automatic weapons are classed as prohibited firearms and are banned from entering Canada. Severe penalities and confiscation apply to the possession of illegal firearms in Canada. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] Before importing a firearm, you should check with a firearms officer for the Canadian province or territory you intend to enter. For more information and the addresses of these officials, see the brochure Importing a Firearm or Weapon into Canada, or Memorandum D19-13-2, Importation of Offensive Weapons. You may get both of these publications at any Canada Customs & Revenue Agency customs office. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2] The Government of Canada is actively reviewing possible changes to the rules for the importation of firearms. Prior to any visit, be sure to ask either customs or a provincial firearms officer as to whether new requirements have been put into place. [/SIZE] [/LEFT]
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Keep trying Stiffer!...start doing your own research instead of slinging accusation and obnoxious rudeness. I suppose your going to say this is not accurate info too??
Authorization to Transport
An Authorization to Transport is a permit issued by the Canadian Firearms Program allowing holders of Restricted and Prohibited class firearms to transport them in Canada. Such a permit is only issued to holders of a Possession and Acquisition Licence (or a Possession Only Licence) endorsed for Restricted (and possibly also Prohibited) firearms at the discretion of the Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) of the province(s) in which the transport occur[1]. A reason must be given for the purpose of transporting them: e.g., to a licensed Shooting range, to a gunsmith, or to a postal outlet to be shipped.
There are two types of ATTs. Short-term ATTs are valid for a single trip; long-term ATTs are valid for 5 years.
Issuance of ATTs is highly variable. In some provinces, ATTs are usually only approved for those individuals who belong to a licenced shooting range, and have completed the Range's proprietary Safety-training and/or probationary period. As such, ATTs are applied for at the Range's request, not the individual. In other provinces, ATTs are issued to any licensed individual who has one of the listed reasons. In theory, the Chief Firearms Officer should issue an ATT to any qualified individual who provides one of the listed reasons, as long as the CFO is satisfied that the transport "will not endanger the public safety"; but in practice the issuance of ATTs is based more upon the CFO's policy (and that of his or her province).[citation needed]
As with the licensing process, ATT permits can have long waiting periods and are subject to background checks. However, the ATT process generally takes much less time than the licence; ATTs can take anywhere from a few minutes to months, whereas the licence can take several months.[citation needed]
In order to transport a Restricted or Prohibited firearm it must be unloaded, it also must have a functional trigger lock, and be kept in a locked case. Ammunition may be carried with the firearm or separately stored, provided it is not loaded in the gun (i.e. - magazines may contain ammo, but may not be loaded in the firearm).
Restricted firearms include, but are not limited to, handguns. All handguns are, at a minimum, Restricted in Canada; many common US handguns are Prohibited as their barrel length is less than 105 mm (4.14 inches).
Any individual wishing to transport Restricted and/or Prohibited firearms must possess their licence, registration certificate(s) for the firearms being transported, and ATT on their person, as it is a paper document. Only one long-term ATT is issued to each individual, covering all their appropriate firearms.
You don't even have a clue as to what you are reading. ATT's are issued only for transport within Canada.
ahhhh that is the question and subject....traveling with a handgun on the Alcan which is transporting within Canada into Alaska!
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You do not require a federal permit to transport a non-restricted firearm. It can be moved and kept anywhere in Canada, assuming it is safely transported and stored, as well you must abide by any relevant provincial or municipal regulations. You need a Firearms License and a Registration Card for the firearm to be in legal possession of a gun.
You do need a permit to transport a restricted firearm, though. These permits are called "Authorizations to Transport" (ATT). There are two basic versions: those issued for a specific point-to-point trip for an acceptable purpose (http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/cfm/ENGLISH/TOPICS/05AUTHOR/0530100F.HTM - broken link), and those issued for multiple events or for an extended period (eg. to all approved shooting ranges in the province of Ontario for three years). If you acquire a restricted firearm, move, or take your restricted/prohibited firearm to a gunsmith, gunshop, or gun show, you would get a one-time ATT by calling the Canadian Firearms Centre at 1-800-731-4000.
If you use your firearm for work, or if you belong to a gun club and want to use your restricted firearm for target practice, you would get an ATT valid for an extended period of time (up to 3 years). In some provinces this permit is obtained by and through the organization you belong to - i.e. the gun club, or your employer.
Certain individuals who need restricted firearms for protection against predators in the wilderness (eg. trappers, prospectors), or for survival (eg. bush pilots), can obtain such a permit through the CFC, after completing a special wilderness training course.
While self-defence is a legal purpose, it is virtually impossible for an average citizen to get a permit to carry a concealed firearm for self-protection.
Last edited by blueflames50; 05-17-2011 at 06:32 PM..
For the average American, you cannot bring a handgun into Canada. If you declare it at the border, it will be confiscated. If you say no and they find one, you will be arrested. Don't risk sneaking it in. You won't get robbed driving the Alcan, relax .
haha I'm not worried about getting robbed. We're moving to Alaska, and I just wanted to bring my handgun with me to have in Alaska. I'll look into shipping it via Alaska Air, but most likely, I'll just sell it and buy a new one once we get to AK.
Simple answer: NEVER take a handgun in to Canada.
Go to a federal licensed firearms dealer (FFL) and have him ship your handgun to another FFL dealer in your destination city in Alaska. Make sure to include a photocopy of your driver's license or some other form of official picture I.D. with your gun. You will have to pay shipping and handling and a fee to each of the FFL dealers for this service. Shop around but stick with reputable dealers. Shipping insurance would be a good idea. UPS, Fed Ex etc. USPS has too much red tape even for dealers.
You can ship long guns no problem. Parcel Post won't cost that much, even if you get hit with an oversize fee. For the handguns, just have an FFL do it. I think I paid $100 to ship three handguns that way. No reason to sell them. Also, you can bring quite a bit of ammo with you through the border. I'd suggest doing that, as it's quite a bit more expensive here.
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