Oh, rifles, shotguns, even handguns that meet certain criteria are allowed, for hunting and target shooting.  However, one has to apply for a permit.  I always thought the border folks were trying to catch crossers who were simply ignorant of the requirements, but maybe not.  DMc

---- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> At 10:41 AM 6/10/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote:
> >On each crossing I've made into Canada, the question I was asked
> >was, "And what guns or other firearms are you bringing with you,"  I
> >suppose the intent is to catch the "victim" off guard if he or she
> >indeed does have firearms.
>
> I don't think it's a trick question.  If you're bringing in your
> favorite pair of .455 Nitro Express rifles to shoot
> politicians^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hwooly mammoth with they'd naturally
> like to know that you'll at least have an even chance against the
> ravening beast.  Too many hunters killed in the woods by the game
> leave a poor impression and scare away new customers. ;-)
>
> My uncle, may he rest in peace, used to go up to Canada every year to
> hunt moose, and he always took along a couple of rifles.  .30-06 I believe.
>
> Yours,
> David

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David McNeely