bringing guns into canada:
been in and out a few times recently with firearms in canada. absolutely no hassle. last time, the guy didnt even open the gun case, just waved me thru after i paid the , i think $30 fee. before that the only thing the guy said was "man thats a nice gun, what kind of scope u got on it?"
honestly, easier than getting them back in to US.
so the slam on canada isnt right.
cept for the pistole, of course. but if u need a weapon in alaska, its gonna be a rifle or 12g. dont even think about trying to stop a big bear with a handgun. been done, but not a high percentage shot.
and i have a 454 casul i sometimes bring to alaska.
I spent the last three years living in AB, Canada. I took care of all the paperwork so I could buy a 12 ga to hunt waterfowl. That was a headache, but when I brought my deer rifle into the country, I didn't even have to take it out.
I moved to AK a few weeks ago, and all I had to show was my declaration for my rifle. I didn't have to take it out, or even show the case. I sold my 12 ga though, before I left Canada. I didn't want to deal with all the paperwork and hassles for an 870 (since it was purchased in Canada).