Firearm importation into Canada from South Africa

[pdh]

You might reach out to BC's Ministry of Environment, asking about whether there is any reason why you could not carry a shotgun in the area you propose, and then - with their response in hand - contacting the office of the BC CFO, asking whether there is any reason why you could not temporarily bring in a "non-restricted Winchester 1300 shotgun" under a Non-Resident Declaration (license).

I predict that you'll be able to do this.

Great

I will definitely get in contact with the relevant authorities

[Maple Syrup Actual]

It does seem reasonable. The Chilcotin is chock full of animals that don't consider people to be the top of the food chain.

[Slavex]

Unless you are hunting (with supporting documentation) or have a match invite for a shotgun event, you will not be able to bring any firearms into the country. I would phone 1800 731 4000 to confirm.

[pdh]

Unless you are hunting (with supporting documentation) or have a match invite for a shotgun event, you will not be able to bring any firearms into the country. I would phone 1800 731 4000 to confirm.

Would it then be possible for the guide to bring along a shotgun for myself with the necessary documentation? I think its a non-resident borrowing form. Or is carrying the firearm in the woods a no go anyway as i am not hunting or reasearching?

[Wendell]

Assuming that Slavex's pessimism is correct, it shouldn't be too difficult for your guide - or another Canadian in the area you'll be visiting - to locate and/or to plan an organized target shooting event (that will require you to have and possess a shotgun) to which you can secure an invitation.

[Casual Friday]

Skip Canada and go to Alaska.

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[Slavex]

if the guide is Canadian and has a licence he/she should be able to carry a shotgun with no issues. depending on where you're going. but the guide should know that information.

[NEPAKevin]

I suppose I was the only one who read the title of this thread and was thinking that there might be a loophole to import surplus R1-FALs via Canada, similar to the way people claim they get contraband Cuban cigars. Not that I would ever do this.

[Wendell]

Here are some more links:

AUTHORIZED EXPORTATION AND IMPORTATION
Individuals
<http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/F-11.6/page-11.html#h-17>

Firearms Licences Regulations
SOR/98-199
<http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-98-199/FullText.html>