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Norsk1
Newbie Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Location: Montana Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Topic: Alaska Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 11:21am |
We just made the trip through BC. This year there are areas to be aware of. The oil boom in the North along the Alaskan Hiway has made camping a little interesting. The man camps are everywhere and camp grounds are really full. Coming back on Hiway 37 was very interesting as the expansion of the electrical grid has improved the road half the way but the northern part is still needing work. The lodging is scares as there are many workers in the area. It would be interesting to make the trip again in a few years to see the improvements. The beauty is well worth the effort.
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ANGCHIEF
Groupie Joined: 18 Oct 2013 Location: Michigan Online Status: Offline Posts: 55 |
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 10:49am |
That is so right - if we were a little "concerned" about the area around us, we always looked for anyone we could outrun...!!!! I, too, wouldn't miss the beautiful British Columbia area due to fear of the wildlife. Just be aware of your surroundings and be prepared, just like in any of the big cities in the lower 48!
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Jan and Dean
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Puck Podders
Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2014 Location: Baltimore Ont Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 9:34am |
I find all the concern about handguns and Canada interesting. I have a lot of experience with rifles but my handgun use came only at a range in Vegas which was great fun. Having traveled coast to coast many times in my country by car and motorcycle I dont see the need to carry a weapon. I have also traveled quite a bit in the States with similar experiences. Been in bear country with lots of encounters and so far no negative ones. All I want to suggest is that avoiding the beautiful west coast of Canada over gun laws seems such a shame to me. I do want to come off as an anti gun person just as someone who encourages west coast travel. It is so beautiful. We are planning a trip to Alaska next July with our pod and have no concerns about negative issues. Besides as an old trapper once said always travel with someone you can outrun. Sorry Hunny.
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Rick & Wilma
'Hairy' Gracie 2015 178 GMC Sierra |
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ANGCHIEF
Groupie Joined: 18 Oct 2013 Location: Michigan Online Status: Offline Posts: 55 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 2:47pm |
My nephew in Alaska inherited a handgun from his grandfather here in the lower 48 and the only way it could be shipped is from one gun store here in lower 48 to ship it to another licensed gun store in Alaska...
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Jan and Dean
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Budward
Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 2:45pm |
Unfortunately a common person cannot mail a handgun-
From the BATF - (B8) May a nonlicensee ship a firearm through the U. S. Postal Service? [18 U.S.C. 1715, 922(a)(3), 922(a)(5) and 922 (a)(2)(A)] |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 1:39pm |
I was going to say, mail it to yourself in AK (option 4). Not sure if you can send it to General Delivery, though, or what paperwork may be required.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 10:05am |
Have done a little checking on this handgun problem (not to be taken as gospel, of course): 1) Handguns shorter than 4" barrels are prohibited. Cannot legally enter Canada. 2) Barrel lengths 4" and longer are "restricted". With a form + fee, such a handgun may enter the country. 3) There evidently are places on the US side where handguns can be stored and then picked up when the owner returns to the US. (Gun stores? Bank safety deposit boxes? Further checking needed.) 4) Crating & shipping to/from Alaska is also an option. Sure could be a royal pain, tho. IMO As Bud says, the 12 ga might be the simplest alternative. But I'm pretty sure that even that alternative means forms to fill out. Nothing's easy, is it?
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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Budward
Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 9:25am |
We got a quote for a 35 hr ferry ride from the Seattle area to Ketchikan, nearest point in Alaska they went to- for the r-pod and a Toyota FJC it was $4400 round trip And that was without a cabin- if you want that it is roughly another $500. And NO they won't let you stay in your r-pod. Other catch was they say it is booked up by Feb for summer travel. We wanted to go on our 30 day out west trip we just returned from but decline to pay that kind of money for the ferry. Still trying to figure out what to do about the pesky Canadian handgun laws....wife and I both carry 100% of the time where we are allowed, which is most states. I could agree to not taking handguns into Canada, taking the trusty 12 gauge for that portion of the trip, but the big question is what do you do with them in the meantime so you have them when you return? |
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Norsk1
Newbie Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Location: Montana Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 07 Sep 2014 at 11:13pm |
I and my wife are just returning from a round trip to Alaska with our 2010 177, R-pod. Try to take a hand gun into Canada will not end well. Stick with bear spray. The trip is great and will be long remembered.
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 07 Sep 2014 at 1:26am |
On the subject of handguns moving through Canada, thanks to all who replied. The bear repellent sounds promising; various articles I've seen seem to bear that out. (Sorry, couldn't resist ). But my main interest in handguns is in repelling the two-legged variety of predators.
Thanks again ..
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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