So I’m heading back to Namibia, I’ve always came back through Calgary. My flights this time maybe Calgary to Toronto to Ethiopia to Windheok and reverse coming back. So the question is how is it bringing rifles back into Toronto and how much time do I need between flights. Thanks in advance.
Coming back into Canada with firearms through Toronto
- Thread starter spooksar
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that has been 5 years that i travelled within canada to toronto with handguns and the problems were when we left toronto after entering the check in with security. they were all freaking out up to the time they bring a police officer ...
when i travelled to africa with changes and stopovers (and it is now long time ago) the more time you have the better it is ... it will say 4 hours should be a minimun.
wish you good time and have fun.
A few of us came back through Toronto last month from West Indies they didn't even ask to see our rifles.
They asked what kind of firearm in case and to see our PAL and that was it, through customs in 30 seconds.
That being said I have travelled through Toronto with Rifles at least once a year for past 8 years and never once had an issue.
JJ
They asked what kind of firearm in case and to see our PAL and that was it, through customs in 30 seconds.
That being said I have travelled through Toronto with Rifles at least once a year for past 8 years and never once had an issue.
JJ
I was with jimmyjazz coming back from a shoot in Jamaica. Export permits and Y-38's in hand ready for the usual slight PITA of opening cases and a few questions. This time I was shocked with the Customs officer only wanted to see our PAL's and Passport. Quickest I have ever been through Customs flying from out of country. I find about half the time coming through customs, that if you run into a customs officer that likes gun, he will want to take a peek and usually asks a lot more questions, but on a much different "tone", if you know what I mean.
- Location
- Saskatchewan
Last time I flew through Toronto with a firearm was 2019 ( via Windoek/ Frankfurt) After passing customs, while re-checking in my bags to Saskatoon, I had a dimwit Air Canada employee send my bags through on the belt before I could explain that I had ammunition that needed to be declared and verified separately. He screwed up. But he didn't help. I had to go back out into the common area, and through security again, go to the depths of the baggage department, re-claim my bags that had the locks cut off by the security guys because they saw ammunition on their x-ray, explain what happened to the security people, show them my permits, then re-check everything using the same lengthy process to begin with, lineups and all. Took about three hours in a deserted airport.
Frankfurt was overly officious and lots of paperwork, but efficient and actually helpful. But took a lot of time. A couple of hours for me. Figure twice as long as you think if airports might be busy. Rental guns look better all the time.
Frankfurt was overly officious and lots of paperwork, but efficient and actually helpful. But took a lot of time. A couple of hours for me. Figure twice as long as you think if airports might be busy. Rental guns look better all the time.
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KotKotofeich
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Ottawa Valley
I've had my rifle case get not loaded onto the plane and stay in Pearson Int'l - it eventually caught up to me 5 days later after I raised a fuss. After that I always made sure to check with the gate agent before boarding - they can see if your luggage has been loaded or not. Apparently they set the oversize stuff aside for manual handling with all the problems that follow.
I have returned to canada through TO probably at least 100 times. I eventually learned to avoid it whenever possible. One of the worst airports to make a connection through in canada in my experience. I doubt bringing firearms with you will make that better. Good luck. - dan
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The countries that consist of the West Indies Fullbore Council are Jamaica, Antigua, Trinidad, Barbados and Guyana. The Championship rotates every year to each country that can host, sometimes depending on if the current political party will allow the rifle association to import ammo for the event. Ammo is supplied, everyone shoots .308. These competitions are commonwealth style (Bisley) target rifle events with iron sight, jackets and slings (no F-class yet). Barbados, Guyana and Jamaica have 1000 yard ranges while Trinidad and Antigua have 600 yards ranges. The last 2 events in Trinidad and Jamaica were fired on electronic target. Next WIFBC will be held in Antigua, possibly in May 2023.
great explanation. sems shooting there will be good time with different gun owners.
