A link to Pat's most excellent site ... http://boating.ncf.ca/equipment.html ... and a link to transport canada .... http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/sbg-gsn/distress.htm ... take a look at type B, multi-star.
"Steve Schwartz" wrote in message ...
I have a little flare pistol on my boat (in New York State, Lake Ontario). I believe this is required by US Coast Guard. I was told by West Marine that we cannot take these to Canada as they are "weapons." Is this true? Can this pistol be used as a weapon? Can it shoot regular shot gun shells? Are the flare shells lethal? Is it a danger to anyone? Does anyone know anything about this? I'd appreciate any info?

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Steve