Slambram wrote:

"Speaking of flare guns, I heard that if you're boarded by Canadian
Customs, or maybe it's the CG in Canadian waters, your flare gun is
considered a firearm and you have to declare it as such when they ask...."

I understand that Mexico also views flare guns as firearms and you DON'T EVEN
want to be busted for a firearm in Mexico. They have an idea that the PEOPLE
being armed is bad....(for who...?)
And they will will lock you up for just having a .22 cal. cartridge with no
firearm on board.
Take care
Mike