Crossing The Canadian Border - Page 2

**ShrimpBurrito** · 03-10-2011, 06:41 PM

You can take long arms (rifles and shotguns) into Canada if you fill out a form and pay a fee. Everyone wants their cut.

We crossed a few years ago at a small crossing on the Vermont border with no issues. As others have mentioned, getting back in the U.S. is more of an issue, but we have never had any problems other than a long line.

Don't try to bring more than $10k in cash.

Unfortunately, I have not learned that from experience.

Dave

ELM-JLM · 03-10-2011, 08:11 PM

LOL!

, Having cash will never be an issue with us! Have CC will Travel is My Motto!

Do you all think the American Border Guards screw with Americans out of boredom or are they being professional?

tgpmd1 · 03-10-2011, 09:34 PM

What are the rates for long rifles? As in a .22LR Remington? Didn't think that there would be a problem as long as they were declared. Not even thinking of taking a handgun across the border, but having a .22 makes me feel a bit better when out in the middle of nowhere.

scrubjaysnest · 03-11-2011, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tgpmd1

What are the rates for long rifles? As in a .22LR Remington? Didn't think that there would be a problem as long as they were declared. Not even thinking of taking a handgun across the border, but having a .22 makes me feel a bit better when out in the middle of nowhere.

Check out the link I gave in post 2 of this thread, Its to the Canadian Border crossing web site. Even gives estimated times for some crossings.

**ShrimpBurrito** · 03-11-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tgpmd1

What are the rates for long rifles? As in a .22LR Remington? Didn't think that there would be a problem as long as they were declared. Not even thinking of taking a handgun across the border, but having a .22 makes me feel a bit better when out in the middle of nowhere.

Yes, as in a .22 Remington. I believe the fee was about $50.

Specific info on non-residents bringing firearms into Canada is here (including the form):
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/i.../index-eng.htm

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Originally Posted by ELM-JLM

Do you all think the American Border Guards screw with Americans out of boredom or are they being professional?

I have crossed US/Canada and US/Mexico borders probably 15-20 times, and I have never encountered any unprofessional customs agents. I have found that treating them with a little extra respect ("Yes, sir" / "No, sir") and not taking a confrontational attitude, just like with any law enforcement officer, helps put them at ease. If you read up on what is required and prohibited ahead of time (i.e. take 15 min surfing the web), it will help make your experience uneventful.

Dave

scrubjaysnest · 03-11-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito

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I have crossed US/Canada and US/Mexico borders probably 15-20 times, and I have never encountered any unprofessional customs agents. I have found that treating them with a little extra respect ("Yes, sir" / "No, sir") and not taking a confrontational attitude, just like with any law enforcement officer, helps put them at ease. If you read up on what is required and prohibited ahead of time (i.e. take 15 min surfing the web), it will help make your experience uneventful.

Dave

I agree with Dave, the big thing to remember is these people have two goals, keep the tourist happy while at the same time protect the country.

A job I would never want.