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Log In. Free Membership Benefits. Transporting Ammunition through Canada? Thread Starter netsecsys Start date Feb 24, Messages Reactions Driving to Alaska not taking any firearms in my vehicle. Trying to find regulations pertaining to transit of ammunition through Canada. Seeing 5k rounds acceptable but it looks like specific to importing.. Anyone know the law and can point to regulations? Good shooting to you! Bronze Supporter. Messages 5, Reactions 17, I can't point to any specific law, but I've always heard that you better not even be caught with a loose round rolling around your rig crossing in to Canadia.
Could be BS. There must be some exceptions if you jump through enough hoops, because I assume it's possible to hunt there. Click to expand Silver Supporter. Messages 2, Reactions 5, There may be an issue with US authorities about exporting ammo to Canada. Lots of regs. Going into Canada, they ask at the border crossing if you have any arms or ammunition. If you answer no, that's the guiding principle, no is no, and if for whatever reason they find something after that, you've got problems.
So one of the questions I've been asked by the Canadian border people was, "Have you ever taken this vehicle to a gun range? Because they know people leave stray rounds in their car by accident. It's a "gotcha. I know it hurts. I've been stopped at the crossing at Sumas by a squad of guys in black tactical suits. They asked me all kinds of probing questions. Declare all firearms to a border services officer when you arrive at the border, provide any documents required as listed below , and answer all questions truthfully.
The border services officer must be satisfied that you have a valid reason for bringing the firearm into Canada, and may check to ensure that you have stored your firearm properly for transportation.
The border services officer will also review your documents and may verify that the firearm you have matches the one described on the documents. If you have declared a firearm but cannot meet the import requirements, or you do not have the proper documents, the border services officer, at his or her discretion, may allow you to export the firearm from Canada. Alternatively, the border services officer may detain the firearm, issue you a receipt and allow you a reasonable amount of time to present the correct documents to the CBSA.
If you have not been truthful, or if the officer believes that you should not bring the firearm into Canada, the CBSA can detain it. If you did not declare the firearm, the CBSA will seize it, and you may face criminal charges. If you need information about importing a specific firearm or weapon, contact the Canadian Firearms Program or the Border Information Service.
Different regulations apply if you are importing firearms as a visitor or Canadian resident. However, anyone importing a firearm to Canada must be at least 18 years of age. Note: Persons under 18 years of age cannot import firearms, but may be eligible for a Minor's Possession Licence. To import firearms into Canada you must have a valid purpose. Valid purposes can include but are not limited to the following:. I'm stating the requirement so your informed, but should not be an issue for most!
You can also present the receipt from the store you purchased from! I don't recommend you list ammunition on the same form as your firearm s unless a one time visit! Accordingly, except as provided in e 2 of this section, shotguns may not be exported permanently under this License Exception.
All shotguns and unused shotgun shells must be returned to the United States. Note that since certain countries may require an Import Certificate or a U.
Entering Canada Walking you through the process! If a US citizen, have Customs Form It will be needed when you return to the USA. Present valid ID. Declare your firearm and ammunition to Canadian Customs. It's up to you to convince the agent that you have a valid reason to have a firearm. Hand guns will not be allowed! A registration number will be placed on the application. If you didn't download an application, one will be provided.
Border crossings accept credit cards. Your credit card company will handle the exchange rate automatically. The registration is good for 60 days. Each time you enter Canada for the next 60 days, the Canada Border Services Agency will complete Section E and issue a new confirmation number.
Did you find this information helpful? Please consider making a donation Information of Interest Temporary Export Conflicts Canada allows for the import of rounds duty free for hunting purposes, or up to 1, rounds duty free for use at a recognized competition and also allows for more than three firearms to be temporarily imported.
Any individual can import up to 5, rounds of small arms cartridges into Canada without an import permit if they are for personal use i. If you plan to resell the cartridges or to import more than 5, rounds, you need an import permit. Similarly, you can export and transport in-transit up to 5, rounds of small arms cartridges for personal use without an export and transport in-transit permit, but you need a permit if you plan to resell the cartridges or to export and transport in-transit more than 5, rounds.
If you import or export ammunition, you may benefit from additional information from sources other than NRCan and the Explosives Act , and its regulations. You will find answers to questions such as what an import certificate is and how to go about obtaining one for the importation of firearms and ammunition.
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