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| I plan to move back to Alaska. Drive from TX to AK. I have made the trip before. Has anyone been through the border recently? Any major changes? I know more firearms are illegal in Canada now. |
| https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/iefw-iefa-eng.html for firearms. I've done the Alcan several times and the border process itself hasn't seemed to change in the past few years for normal travel (ignoring the "Covid" era, I didn't Alcan then). |
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Came through last year, no major changes that I'm aware of. Best to check that link in the post above, and be prepared for a deep dive. Also, if you do bring firearms I'd just mail the restricted ones to that ffl in Tok or someone in FB and pick them up that way. Last batch I brought through I just sent everything to the Tok guy, included bolt actions and pumps. Pistols of course also. I would have been sitting for hours at the crossing going through paperwork, I just figured on paying the cost to get shipped made things much easier. Ammo is still 50k/person as far as I know. I printed out the statutes from the Canadian website and had them in a binder, which was a good thing since the border agent though 2000 rounds was the most I could bring through. Last trip I brought 37k rounds back up. |
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RIP Kaya, an equally fine Yellow Lab 06-08-2015
RIP Millie the Destroyer, AKA ShitTrumpet, WCCorgi 12-21-2015
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RIP Kaya, an equally fine Yellow Lab 06-08-2015
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Went through last summer to move my dad back down. Got inspected for the first time in 29 trips, and had an ordeal over a can of Zyn with 3 pouches my buddy left in the car. They ask you to declare tobacco products, which Zyn is not, but apparently they don’t like it there and only sell it like nicorette gum over the counter at drug stores. I took my 30-30 and 12ga as usual, no issues there. Powder limits are small if taking reloading supplies through, 8kg allowed, but my igloo 95qt with 75lbs of powder never even saw daylight on my trip down in 2021. Transport limits I tend to prefer the Sweetgrass, MT or Chief Mountain by Glacier NP crossings. |
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Originally Posted By NorthPolar: Keep an eye on the fires in Canada fyi, the highway was closed a bit earlier this week as an example. Very wise suggestion Here is a link with a phone number to get real time road updates for the ALCAN https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/bridges-docks-dams/alaska-highway.html |
Originally Posted By bigbore:
The price for having a dog in your life isn't counted in vet bills and food, its a one time fee paid in tears. Worth every drop.
The price for having a dog in your life isn't counted in vet bills and food, its a one time fee paid in tears. Worth every drop.
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| I have researched Canadas new list for prohibited firearms. Even emailed their customs, but they didnt give me a real answer. As far as rifles, if its not on that list, its good to transport through? Such as M1 Garand and Johnson M1941. Thanks again for the information! |
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Originally Posted By czechsix: Came through last year, no major changes that I'm aware of. Best to check that link in the post above, and be prepared for a deep dive. Also, if you do bring firearms I'd just mail the restricted ones to that ffl in Tok or someone in FB and pick them up that way. Last batch I brought through I just sent everything to the Tok guy, included bolt actions and pumps. Pistols of course also. I would have been sitting for hours at the crossing going through paperwork, I just figured on paying the cost to get shipped made things much easier. Ammo is still 50k/person as far as I know. I printed out the statutes from the Canadian website and had them in a binder, which was a good thing since the border agent though 2000 rounds was the most I could bring through. Last trip I brought 37k rounds back up. So how does the FFL transfer handguns back to you if you are not a resident? Or does he store them until you establish residency and get a new ID, and then transfer? |
Originally Posted By bigbore:
The price for having a dog in your life isn't counted in vet bills and food, its a one time fee paid in tears. Worth every drop.
The price for having a dog in your life isn't counted in vet bills and food, its a one time fee paid in tears. Worth every drop.
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Originally Posted By uafgrad: So how does the FFL transfer handguns back to you if you are not a resident? Or does he store them until you establish residency and get a new ID, and then transfer? He does a slight of hand that he says is approved by the ATF. You are allowed to ship firearms to yourself care of anyone. So you ship pistols to him USPS. Postal regulations say you can only ship pistols to an FFL, which he is. But when he receives them he doesn't open the box. This allows you to pick it up from your care of person since they never opened the box and took possession. It's technically no different then shipping a gun to a buddies house outside when your going on a hunt. The USPS part is a little suspect in my opinion but in the lawyer'est view of the world he is an FFL and you are shipping to an FFL. |
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Originally Posted By jmar15: He does a slight of hand that he says is approved by the ATF. You are allowed to ship firearms to yourself care of anyone. So you ship pistols to him USPS. Postal regulations say you can only ship pistols to an FFL, which he is. But when he receives them he doesn't open the box. This allows you to pick it up from your care of person since they never opened the box and took possession. It's technically no different then shipping a gun to a buddies house outside when your going on a hunt. The USPS part is a little suspect in my opinion but in the lawyer'est view of the world he is an FFL and you are shipping to an FFL. Except USPS requires that you have an FFL to ship pistols 432.2 Handguns Handguns, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person, are nonmailable unless mailed between the parties listed in 432, after the filing of an affidavit or statement described in 432.22 or 432.24, and are subject to the following: Curio and Relic Handguns Firearms meeting the definition of a handgun under 431.2 and the definition of curios or relics under 431.5 may be mailed between licensed curio and relic collectors only when those firearms also meet the definition of an antique firearm under 431.3. Firearms meeting the definition of a handgun under 431.2, which are certified by a curator of a municipal, state, or federal museum that exhibits firearms to be curios or relics of museum interest, may be accepted for mailing between governmental museums without regard to the restrictions provided for handguns in 432.21 through 432.24 and Exhibit 432.25. Air Guns: Mailable air guns (refer to 431.7) that do not fall within the definition of firearms under 431.1 and are capable of being concealed on a person are mailable, but must include Adult Signature service per DMM 503.8. Mailers must comply with all applicable state and local regulations. Handgun Parts: Parts of handguns are mailable, except for handgun frames, receivers, or components regulated under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44. Additional Restrictions: Mailers are subject to applicable restrictions by governments of a state, territory, or district. 432.21 Authorized Persons Subject to 432.22, handguns may be mailed by licensed firearm manufacturers, dealers, importers, or authorized agents of federal, state, territory, or district governments, only upon filing the required affidavit or certificate and when addressed to a person in one of the following categories for use in the person‘s official duties: Military Officers: Officers of the Army, Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Organized Reserve Corps. National Guard Officers: Officers of the National Guard or militia of a state, territory, or district. Law Enforcement Officers: Officers of the United States or of a state, territory, or district, whose official duty is to serve warrants of arrest or commitment. Authorized Postal Service Employees: Postal Service employees authorized by the Chief Postal Inspector. Federal Enforcement Officers: Officers and employees of enforcement agencies of the United States. Federal and State Watchmen: Watchmen engaged in guarding the property of the United States, a state, territory, or district. Purchasing Agents: Designated member of agencies employing officers and employees as outlined in 432.21(c-f). 432.22 Affidavit of Addressee Authorized mailers must submit, at the time of mailing, an affidavit signed by the addressee certifying that the addressee is qualified to receive the firearm under a particular category of 432.21(a-g), and that the firearm is intended for the addressee‘s official use. The affidavit must also bear a certificate stating that the firearm is for the official duty use of the addressee, signed by the appropriate official, as follows: For officers of Armed Forces, by the commanding officer. For officers and employees of enforcement agencies, by the head of the agency employing the addressee to perform the official duty with which the firearm is to be used. For watchmen, by the chief clerk of the department, bureau, or independent branch of the government of the United States, the state, the territory, or the district by which the watchman is employed. For the purchasing agent or other designated member of enforcement agencies, by the head of such agency, that the firearm is to be used by an officer or employee included in 432.21(c-f). 432.23 Manufacturers, Dealers, and Importers Handguns may be mailed between licensed firearm manufacturers, dealers, and importers in customary trade shipments, or for repairing or replacing parts. 432.24 Certificate of Manufacturers, Dealers, and Importers Federal firearms licensee manufacturers, dealers, or importers are exempt from the affidavit requirement under 432.22 but must file a statement with the postmaster on PS Form 1508, Statement by Shipper of Firearms, signed by the mailer to confirm that: They are a licensed firearm manufacturer, dealer, or importer; and The package containing handguns, or parts and components of handguns under 432.2(c), are for customary trade shipments or contain such articles for repairing or replacing parts. The statement must verify, to the best of the mailer‘s knowledge, the addressees are licensed firearm manufacturers, dealers, or importers. Registered Mail service is recommended. Postmasters may forward unsatisfactory mailer statements to the PCSC for a ruling. |
Originally Posted By bigbore:
The price for having a dog in your life isn't counted in vet bills and food, its a one time fee paid in tears. Worth every drop.
The price for having a dog in your life isn't counted in vet bills and food, its a one time fee paid in tears. Worth every drop.