"JAXAshby" wrote in message

| The point was not the a pistol is a superior weapon, it is not, but rather
that
| Canada allows such to imported under certain conditions.

Only if you are a federally licensed dealer with all the documentation.


|
| I understand the standard weapon in Yellowknife households is a rifle or
| sometimes shotgun, loaded and kept near the front door ready for immediate
use
| in case children or adults need protection from hungry bear.

All firearms in Canada must be kept in a locked vault and the ammo locked in
a separate safe. All firearms must be equipped with trigger locks when not
in use... even when locked in the safe box.

| If I were to make the Inside Passage and were to consider it likely going
| ashore, I probably would consider taking a rifle with me. I do know that
prior
| when my brother was considering flying a small aircraft from Montana to
Alaska
| he was told by the Canadian authorities that he would be required to take
a
| large bore (meaning NOT a .22) rifle or shotgun with him as he passed over
| Canadian territory. It had to be a large rifle or shotgun unless his
aircraft
| was physically too small to carry such, in which case he would be allowed
to
| carry a large bore pistol, but he would be inspected so if the rifle would
fit,
| take it.

The above paragraph from Jax is pure BULL****! The Canadian government has
no such regulations... never has never will. You are making this up Jax.

No non residents are permitted to carry any firearms... [nor have they been
for over twenty years] without a licensed hunting guide and in possession of
a valid Alien Hunting Permit... for that specific area. No person other than
a Law Enforcement officer or DFO enforcement personnel may carry a handgun
as protection in the forest.

Allow me to clue you in Jaxxies....
No American is permitted to have a firearm his possession on Canadian
soil/waters unless it is in transport to a recognized Outfitter or submitted
to customs.Model Make and serial number must be provided for each gun
Crossbows are restricted weapons
Handguns are restricted weapons
Any magazine holding more than 5 rounds is illegal (shotguns limited to 8
rounds)
Prohibited weapons include any caliber over .50 unless it's a flint lock,
some semi auto assault and fully autos. Only law enforcement may have those
weapons.
All Canadians must have a valid Firearms Acquisition Certificate to own or
purchase guns or ammo
All Canadians who own guns must have them registered and have a card for
each firearm.
Any household having firearms can be entered without a warrant.

Try researching your subject first next time you feel the urge to talk above
your abilities again.

CM