On Sat, 09 Oct 2004 23:46:38 GMT, "Steve Schwartz"
wrote (with possible editing):

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?

I am not a lawyer but:

I can't imagine that they are considered a weapon since they are
REQUIRED by Canadian authorities. See them discussed he
http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/sbg-gsn/distress.htm

and the regulation he

http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations...BFBE.XEFTID.E2

see section 16.02.

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Larry
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