We had to cross the US/Canadian borders four times on our trip. I was a little concerned because I was carrying a firearm (the 12-Gauge Shotgun).
The first crossing from Montana into British Columbia was routine. I had filled out all of the paper work for Canadian Registration, on the Web, and I also had registered the gun with US Customs. The Canadians checked my record and found nothing objectionable so they let me through.
When we got to the Yukon/Alaska border the US agent there, when I reported that I was carrying a firearm, asked me if I had registered it in Canada. I said "Yes" and he said go on through. That took all of about 2 minutes.
The Alaska/Yukon border crossing was just about as quick. The border agent let Erica and me through without a second glance. I reported the gun but he had no need to see it or the paperwork and he let us through.
When we got to the British Columbia/Washington State border, at Sumas, I again reported the gun. The agent there asked if we (Erica, Ron and I) were traveling together. I said "Yes" and he asked if the gun was registered in Canada. I again said "Yes" and he said "All may pass". That took all of about 30 seconds.
I had my passport but was never asked for it.
The first crossing from Montana into British Columbia was routine. I had filled out all of the paper work for Canadian Registration, on the Web, and I also had registered the gun with US Customs. The Canadians checked my record and found nothing objectionable so they let me through.
When we got to the Yukon/Alaska border the US agent there, when I reported that I was carrying a firearm, asked me if I had registered it in Canada. I said "Yes" and he said go on through. That took all of about 2 minutes.
The Alaska/Yukon border crossing was just about as quick. The border agent let Erica and me through without a second glance. I reported the gun but he had no need to see it or the paperwork and he let us through.
When we got to the British Columbia/Washington State border, at Sumas, I again reported the gun. The agent there asked if we (Erica, Ron and I) were traveling together. I said "Yes" and he asked if the gun was registered in Canada. I again said "Yes" and he said "All may pass". That took all of about 30 seconds.
I had my passport but was never asked for it.
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