Being retired, I'll be moving back to Washington State this coming June/July and I'm hoping to drive through Canada. Since that is my plan, I'm hoping to bring a rifle and pistol with me. The firearms I'm hoping to bring with me are;
A) Ruger, Mini-14, a standard Woodstock model with two 5rd magazines... No pistol grip. No flash suppressor. No muzzle break. No hi-cap magazines.
B) Springfield Armory 1911 standard government/G.I. model with two 8rd magazines.
Both firearms will be locked in a case (plastic), unloaded and placed in the rear of my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Also, I'll be bringing 60rds of .223 (FMJ) and 50rds of .45 ACP (FMJ) boxed ammunition with me.
I know that I will have to fill out a form and declare all firearms to a Canadian customs officer, before being allowed into Canada... I was wondering if this is a painful process and if anybody, recently, have driven through Canada with firearms and if they have any tips on making the process easier. Also, would a standard fixed wooden stock Ruger Mini-14 rifle with 5rd magazines be considered an assault rifle in Canada?
I'm renewing my U.S. passport now and I'm hoping to take care of any paperwork ahead of making my move to avoid any last minute issues.
I love Alaska and it's truly God's Country!! I hate to leave, but the wife wants to head south for the four seasons... Not in a hurry to give her half of everything I own.
Thanks!!