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CanTex

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Howdy,

I came across this site via a link on reddit (from razorbock) and after looking it over decided to create an account. I've been shooting since I was a child and always enjoyed it. My kids are itching to get out and shoot (only an airgun at the moment - they're six and eight). I own several firearms and am looking to buy some more (next will be a carry weapon - likely a Ruger LC9 or a Kel-Tec PF9).

When a familial event brought up the possibility of moving back to the northland I took a quick look to see what I'd be looking at with my guns and was surprised at how restrictive things were. When I lived in Canada you needed an FAC but there was not a whole lot of red tape and anybody could buy ammunition (I burned through a lot of paper-route money at the Co-Op in Swan River, MB). When I read the FAQ I saw this: Option Three. Get politically involved, so that MAYBE, just maybe, we can overturn some of this stuff.

Obviously that's not going to happen for me from here, but if I ever repatriate I think I'd like to work towards that. When Canadian friends visit here they love to go shooting but are somewhat horrified by my liberal (the original use of the word "liberal" - not the hijacked or political party use of it) views on firearms so I think it would be an uphill battle but anything worth having usually involves some work, no?

Anyhoo, just a quick intro and howdy. See you around the forums!

- CanTex
 
Hi. It isn't Texas up here, but it's not California or some of the New England States either. Nor do the Provinces or municipalities get to make their own laws. Everything is relative.
 
@sunray - You're right that it's not California, etc., but I read that in ON they record your PAL info every time you buy ammunition, so it's still restrictive. So far out of the three guns I own only one could come back to Canada (the Ruger Mk III, but not the S&W M&P 15-22 nor the Mossberg 500 with folding stock, and definitely not the sub-compact 9mm pistol).
 
Welcome aboard, always glad when some southern brothers come along. Kick up your feet and have a look around, I think you'll like the place. Cheers.
 
Thanks for the warm welcome!

@pwong - There's a Spring Creek BBQ at the end of my street. I've eaten there once, about five years ago. Won't go back. :-( I used to live in Austin, TX and my standards for BBQ went up way too high. I can't stomach Spring Creek, Dickie's, Colter's, etc. The only chain that I like is Cousin's, and there aren't that many of them. If I get a hankering for BBQ there are a couple of local shacks I'll go by, or I'll make the pilgrimage down to the Hill Country.
 
Welcome!

As you think about coming back up here, I'm thinking of an exit strategy if the liberals win. From what I hear, moving down South takes quite a bit of time unless you are famous, rich, or both. Sure would be nice to live in a place where the restrictions are few-none, you can wear shorts year-round, and BBQ is done right.
 
Mr.Redfield said:
Welcome!

As you think about coming back up here, I'm thinking of an exit strategy if the liberals win. From what I hear, moving down South takes quite a bit of time unless you are famous, rich, or both. Sure would be nice to live in a place where the restrictions are few-none, you can wear shorts year-round, and BBQ is done right.
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Immigration (of the legal variety) into the USA is a long and torturous process, unless you can shortcut it via fame and/or wealth (as you said). You can Google around for advice on this, but in my case I had a university degree in a field employers were interested in and enough experience to qualify for a NAFTA "TN" visa to get down here initially. After that it's a question of busting your ass for your employer so that they'll sponsor you for something more permanent (normally a H1-B, followed by a green card). Lots of patience is necessary.
 
CanTex said:
Immigration (of the legal variety) into the USA is a long and torturous process, unless you can shortcut it via fame and/or wealth (as you said). You can Google around for advice on this, but in my case I had a university degree in a field employers were interested in and enough experience to qualify for a NAFTA "TN" visa to get down here initially. After that it's a question of busting your ass for your employer so that they'll sponsor you for something more permanent (normally a H1-B, followed by a green card). Lots of patience is necessary.
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This is basically what I've heard/read over the years. Here's to hoping the Conservatives pull through. :)
 
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