Howdy, from Iowa (USA)

jaythedogg

jaythedogg

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Tootall invited me to come check out the site, as I am a member of Canadian Airgun Forums & can contribute a "tiny" bit of knowledge.

A small bit of background, I am in my late 20's, I enjoy long walks on the...

Erm.

I live in the USA, in Iowa to be precise, & stumbled upon the CAF while attempting to learn more about milling pieces for custom airguns. Since then I have learned... some stuff... and enjoy being part of the community.

My wife & I are considering moving to Florida in two years (after my college degree is completed) but have also decided that if the US Gov't has not straightened up considerably, then we are seeking citizenship in Canada.

Hence my becoming more "acquainted" with the Canadian gun laws & sporting practices.

My gov't, due to my mischievous past (as a teenager/young adult) will not allow me to possess/shoot firearms. However, after speaking with the Canadian Officials, I was informed that Canada would, in fact, grant me a PAL if I become a citizen in Canada. (I can explain more later).

Essentially, I am a "wannabe Canadian" with hopes to actually become one some day. Not just because of the firearms issue. Again, I can explain more later.

Thanks for having me, & I will post something retarded soon. :)
 
Welcome aboard!! :D
Not often we get an American looking to move north due to a more accomodateing gun law... go figure! :rolleyes:
Iowa seems like a nice state... in fact one I would consider if I were to move south.
Looking forward to more posts by you, and good luck, no matter which route you choose.
 
Welcome jaythedogg--
I enjoy long walks with my dogs (6) mid 70's. Live in wolve, cat an bear country.Now the bears are out I carry heavy guns.
Canada is very diverse country, 2nd largest in the world, they (USA) call us a socialest or worse country, jelouse of our free medical plan for the masses. Some of our laws will diffently seem strange at times really wierd.
But any way its a great place to live.
 
Welcome. I am a Canadian born to US parents. I grew up and lived in the US, but decided to move to Canada two years ago. Firearms laws here are not very well written, but my experience with Canada Firearms Centre has been quite good. I collect certain kinds of handguns, and the only real problem I've encountered has been with the US governement, in trying to export an obsolete pistol made in 1913 that the US State Dept. considers part of a terrorist threat. If you decide to move noth, it's worth a call to CFC (800-731-4000) to find out what you can and can't do up here about acquisition and possessiion of guns. For instance, the licensing procedure is much more detailed and intense than anything in the US, because there is no 2nd Amendment here to limit regulation of private ownership of guns. But I found it really not difficult, quite fairly administered and actually pretty reasonable. Of course, I'm writing about firearms; airguns are something else. Good luck.
 
Welcome aboard, Jay.
Did I mention that I am also the Newbie Section moderator?
Anyway, have a look at the link in my signature line below. It will answer many of the questions you might have.
You told me before that because of a little mischief in your youth, you cannot own guns down there, but I didn't realize that you cannot shoot or borrow them even.

Glad to see you here.

Dean
 
MTF said:
Welcome. I am a Canadian born to US parents. I grew up and lived in the US, but decided to move to Canada two years ago. Firearms laws here are not very well written, but my experience with Canada Firearms Centre has been quite good. I collect certain kinds of handguns, and the only real problem I've encountered has been with the US governement, in trying to export an obsolete pistol made in 1913 that the US State Dept. considers part of a terrorist threat. If you decide to move noth, it's worth a call to CFC (800-731-4000) to find out what you can and can't do up here about acquisition and possessiion of guns. For instance, the licensing procedure is much more detailed and intense than anything in the US, because there is no 2nd Amendment here to limit regulation of private ownership of guns. But I found it really not difficult, quite fairly administered and actually pretty reasonable. Of course, I'm writing about firearms; airguns are something else. Good luck.
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Thanks for the welcome guys & yes, I called the CFC & they informed me that I could, with citizenship, go through a PAL background check. Being that my childhood "drama" was more than 5 years ago & the crime was not "threatening" in nature (I broke windows with a wrist rocket, as a teenager), I would likely be granted a PAL, based on what I told them, which was true & precise.

I am looking at the FAQ & will be posting more soon!

I should rephrase my statement a bit. I can go to a range & fire rounds... However, most ranges won't allow it, as the law is sketchy in that area.

I cannot "legally" own a firearm here, due to something that happened in 1997. (Criminal Mischief 2nd degree)
 
jaythedogg said:
Thanks for the welcome guys & yes, I called the CFC & they informed me that I could, with citizenship, go through a PAL background check. Being that my childhood "drama" was more than 5 years ago & the crime was not "threatening" in nature (I broke windows with a wrist rocket, as a teenager), I would likely be granted a PAL, based on what I told them, which was true & precise.

I am looking at the FAQ & will be posting more soon!

I should rephrase my statement a bit. I can go to a range & fire rounds... However, most ranges won't allow it, as the law is sketchy in that area.

I cannot "legally" own a firearm here, due to something that happened in 1997. (Criminal Mischief 2nd degree)
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I don't believe that you need to be a Can. citizen to get a PAL
If you are planning on moving soon, you may want to get started applying now.
This is info for Non-residents
http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/factsheets/moving_e.asp
It says something about "better to wait until you are here", but that is more to do with the training course. Other foreign courses probably would not be recognized.
However, there are the proper CFC manuals online somewhere, in .pdf format that you could study ahead of time.



EDIT, Some good info here also.
http://www.panda.com/canadaguns
 
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welcome... i read on CFC a few months ago that you dont have to be a cdn citizen to get a PAL . US hunters get the PAL all the time .
 
curtton said:
welcome... i read on CFC a few months ago that you dont have to be a cdn citizen to get a PAL . US hunters get the PAL all the time .
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No, you don't. However, mine is a tricky situation. Since I cannot have a gun in the USA, they will need to do the 5 year background & whatnot & said it would be favorable for me to have citizenship prior to applying, as it would look less like: "I'm just coming to Canada to get a gun & hunt & defy my own country's laws" type of deal.

I understand that. Besides, I want to get the %*#& out of the US anyway.

Toronto is sounding promising from what I have been told. :)
 
John Sukey said:
You broke windows with a wrist rocket and now you can't have a gun???????????
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x2 !!! :eek: I bet if you had shot a pellet through a window, they would restrict your access to wrist rockets. Go figure...

Welcome to CGN (and possibly, Canada). As to "Toronto sounding promising", not as long as Mr. Miller is mayor and wants to rid it of guns. Depending on what you want to be doing up here (aside from shooting) you might consider one of the smaller cities. I'm partial to BC of course, since I live here (about 55 mi. east of Vancouver) but Canada is a big place and there are lots of options.

I've never been to Iowa but my gf did her post-doc in Iowa City. I never got a chance to go and visit but it sounded like a great place. Plus, Brownell's is only about an hour's drive away :dancingbanana: (As a result, she might not have seen much of me anyway.)

:) Stuart
 
josquin said:
Welcome to CGN (and possibly, Canada). As to "Toronto sounding promising", not as long as Mr. Miller is mayor and wants to rid it of guns. Depending on what you want to be doing up here (aside from shooting) you might consider one of the smaller cities. I'm partial to BC of course, since I live here (about 55 mi. east of Vancouver) but Canada is a big place and there are lots of options.


:) Stuart
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Likewise!

If Jay makes it out west, we may have to have a West Coast Canada shootsfest in his honour.

(yes, that is the correct way to spell honour up here;))
 
Yes, I broke enough windows to make the dollar amount constitute a felony.

>.>

Toronto sounded promising because of the climate. :p

And beaches...

BC was my original destination, but we are planning to vacation to Canada either later this summer (doubtful) but more likely spring of next year.

A Shootsfest! Sounds like a roaring good time! Looking forward to it. As a matter of fact, my wife will be purchasing a rifle for.... herself... Well, I will own it once we move up north (provided we do, which, the way our gov't is looking, we probably will be defecting in 2010).

An old Jap 7.7 .308 rifle. Gorgeous old thing, from a buddy of mine. I assume they are legal there? They hold no more than 5 in the "clip" & are bolt action. Wait, but is .308 legal? Confused... Anyone care to help on that?

Regardless. Looking forward to it & looking forward to getting to know all of you prior to our first visit. :)
 
Welcome. I have a few Iowa cousins on this board. Are you any where near Muscatine, Nichols, Montezuma, Ottumwa or the tri corner area?

Compared to Cali, Canada's gun laws are more restrictive in some situations. In some, Cali's suck.

To me, Iowa is OK. My 66 year cousin keeps an AK under her bed. If you are looking for lax gun control, Canada is not the answer. Toronto is a no-no especially.

Hell, another 2 years and it'll be florida, nevada or new mexico for me.

PS: Stay away from TO. The experiment in social re-engineering has failed. And if you have guns forget it.
 
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