google "bear" "attacks" "Canada" and see what Canadians think of those nice
cuddly things.

FGS i live here, this is pretty much the sort of thing that tells me you
have no clue what you are tlaking about

On 04 Apr 2004 00:00:17 GMT, JAXAshby wrote:
google "bear" "attacks" "Canada" and see what Canadians think of those
nice
cuddly things.

and your handgun will do what? from your boat where?

FGS i live here, this is pretty much the sort of thing that tells me you
have no clue what you are tlaking about

I would rather meet a bear than a sickphuk with a handgun looking
desperately for a reason to use it. the bear is more preditable.

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"none" wrote

I would rather phuk a bear than a sickphuk with a handgun
the bear is more preditable.

typical canadjun.

and your handgun will do what? from your boat where?

I do not own a handgun. In fact, the only time I have ever fired such was in
Marine Corps training, and then with a Colt 1911A7 .45, a POS that fired so
inaccurately that a 50 foot shot was considered -- by the Marine Corps -- to be
long distance. I had also fired a rifle at up to 500 yards, qualifying as an
Expert.

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.

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.

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.

JAXAshby wrote:



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.


Written a definitive treatise on the subject?

Yet another thing to add to the already long list of subjects
about which you know absolutely nothing, how people live in Yellowknife.

Mooron would kill himself laughing at your fear and naiveté.

Cheers
Marty

"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

"Capt. Mooron" wrote:

Any household having firearms can be entered without a warrant.

That law sucks! So you have to give up your freedom to own a firearm for a
UN-warranted search?

You Canadians, I love you, but you guys are absolutely crazy!

LP xoxo

"Lady Pilot" wrote in message
news:wjoic.12082$c%3.5972@okepread02...
|
| "Capt. Mooron" wrote:
|
| Any household having firearms can be entered without a warrant.
|
| That law sucks! So you have to give up your freedom to own a firearm for
a
| UN-warranted search?
|
| You Canadians, I love you, but you guys are absolutely crazy!

Yes darlin... I concur.... they snuck that in disguised and passed the bill
despite a wall of protest.
Estimated cost of gun registration was 3 million dollars.... cost so far....
6 Billion and climbing.
There are still many people holding out and refusing to comply, hoping for
an arrest and court case to prove a violation of charter rights. None have
been arrested to date. Even the Veterans to protested on the Parliament
grounds in Ottawa.

Unfortunately the law has resulted in a fast growing new underground
business of high tech gun sales. Now the criminals have access to truly high
grade prohibited weapons and the law abiding population is left looking for
keys and undoing several locks and boxes to access a firearm to defend
themselves.

CM

Haven't the gun owners started any group action
against the appropriate politicians and laws?

"Capt. Mooron" wrote

Yes darlin... I concur.... they snuck that in disguised and passed the bill
despite a wall of protest.
Estimated cost of gun registration was 3 million dollars.... cost so far....
6 Billion and climbing.
There are still many people holding out and refusing to comply, hoping for
an arrest and court case to prove a violation of charter rights. None have
been arrested to date. Even the Veterans to protested on the Parliament
grounds in Ottawa.

Unfortunately the law has resulted in a fast growing new underground
business of high tech gun sales. Now the criminals have access to truly high
grade prohibited weapons and the law abiding population is left looking for
keys and undoing several locks and boxes to access a firearm to defend
themselves.

CM

"Capt. Mooron" wrote
"JAXAshby" wrote

| I understand the standard weapon in Yellowknife households is a rifle or
| sometimes shotgun, loaded and kept near the front door .....
| 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.

To protect the bear??