Question for those who "carry" going north

[LeonW]

Originally Posted by azjack

Does the 3 days include to-go helpings of poutine?
Last trip across the border going North the only comment from the delightful lady was that we may want to sign our freshly renewed passports before returning US.
Jack

My recollection is that it was ok to take almost any food into Canada (including poutine), but you can't bring fruit back to the US. We recently returned from Europe and Lindy forgot the apple that she brought for lunch. But the luggage sniffing beagle found it. The last time we returned to the US from Canada, we told the border guard we had no food on the trailer. He said "are you sure?" I said we had been to Escape to have our fridge replaced so we didn't buy food there. He just waved us through.

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by thumper-tx

First off, this thread is not a debate or discussion on IF a person should carry while traveling. I am pretty sure those thread discussions have not changed anyones mind, on either side.

What to do with carry weapon when you go into Canada? We plan to pick up our 21 later this year and even though I understand that Escape brings it across for you, we plan to travel into BC and camp for a few weeks. Naturally handguns can not go so where can you leave your gun while you are in Canada? Pay a gun store near the border to store it? Hock it at a pawn shop and get it out of hock after you come back across? There have to be other options, can anyone out there problem solve this.

We can not be the first to have this "issue"

Hi: thumper-tx... We are not carriers of anything stronger than a common cold. We have never felt threatened anywhere in Canada and only once in the US. 3 am. revelers at the local motel behind a Cracker Barrel overnight stop. I dressed and got ready to move out but then they went inside. I kept the truck panic button at the ready...under my pillow. The safest place for your "Son of a gun" would be at home... IMHO. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[thumper-tx]

Iowa Dave, Thanks! Good info and it did answer my questions.

As per the questions on reciprocity. Yes I do have detailed info on US carry laws in all states and keep the gun in the RV when in states that do not honor my permit.

Thank you to this forum for keeping this post/information search debate free and on topic.

[Fiberglass Fan]

Originally Posted by LeonW

My recollection is that it was ok to take almost any food into Canada (including poutine), but you can't bring fruit back to the US.

Best to read the restricted list from the Canadian Border agency website. What is and is not permitted regarding food items changes often and is often the same as the US. Certain meat products can be an issue from time to time and last year the hot item was fresh eggs going either direction as were some types of rices.

Fresh fruit and vegetables from California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington will pretty well always get you into hot water going into Canada as well.

[BCnomad]

Untreated wood is a big no-no too.

[NuthatchBC]

Originally Posted by StarvingHyena

Come to Canada and enjoy ... you'll be safer than even very small town USA.


Tom

Unless you plan to stay in Surrey, BC

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Unless somebody has specific knowledge about locations near the border where a weapon can be securely stored, I think this topic has run its course.

This seems perfectly clear and entirely reasonable to me. Futile, but reasonable.

[rbryan4]

There's no issue with carrying while traveling in the states mentioned. The IGA in Sumas only charges 5 bucks to store. Easy crossing, easy return.

Time to put this to bed?.....

[thumper-tx]

I am good with my thread being frozen but hopefully still available so if the question comes up in the future, others can learn from the information as good information was posted.

[J Mac]

I think the biggest problem the original poster has with this topic, on this forum, is the use of the word weapon. In thumper-tx 's post the word weapon, in lieu of rifle, may seem unsettling to some campers. It's a distinction without a difference.

[gbaglo]

I think we are done. The OP's question was about storing a weapon, prior to crossing into Canada, and that question has been addressed.
If the thread were closed, it would remain available to read, but not to comment. If it is not closed and nobody comments, it's just dormant, and I'm fine with that.

[Iowa Dave]

Good job Glenn
Dave

[gbaglo]

Thank you. Gonna have a nap now..

[J Mac]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

I think we are done. The OP's question was about storing a weapon, prior to crossing into Canada, and that question has been addressed.
If the thread were closed, it would remain available to read, but not to comment. If it is not closed and nobody comments, it's just dormant, and I'm fine with that.

If only you'd do the above with discussions on towel racks or wheredoyoukeep your toothbrush.

[Greggo]

Originally Posted by J Mac

If only you'd do the above with discussions on towel racks or wheredoyoukeep your toothbrush.

Ha! I thought I was the only one......

[yardsale]

Originally Posted by Ruthe

This is a diversion, but I'd really like to know more about the three day supply of food. Can that be a new thread?

Lets give it a shot,

[Charlie & Lucy]

Obviously a touchy subject. Does anyone know if there is a service similar to Bromley's IGA near the crossing to Osoyoos?

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by Charlie & Lucy

Does anyone know if there is a service similar to Bromley's IGA near the crossing to Osoyoos?

The nearest town to the border is Oroville, and it's really small. I've been there a few times, although several years ago, and the Prince's Center (1000 23rd Ave) seemed to be the place with everything - it was a grocery store and department store... and back then it was the preferred video rental location for Osoyoos (the Osoyoos Home Hardware doesn't quite have everything ). The grocery side is apparently currently an Akins Foods.

The hardware and department side was an Ace Hardware, and my guess is that it would be the possible source of a storage service... but unfortunately as I just learned it apparently became Hughes Department Store and recently went under, although the store's web site is still running. The article says

The store was hurt when the exchange rate on the dollar reduced the number of Canadians crossing to Oroville to shop.

... so if people from Osoyoos were the ones supporting the business, it probably wasn't serving a lot of northbound tourists anyway.

The next larger town down the highway is Omak, and it's still small. It didn't seem like a border community to me; I don't know if there would be any services related to cross-border tourism. At least it does appear to have a sporting goods store with firearms sales (Big 5) but I have no idea if they would offer the desired service - I've been to Omak, but not into that store.

[Iowa Dave]

While I do not have a permit, I do dabble in good hardware. You might punch up ffl license Omak Washington and get a lead or two on a place that would store one for you. There are several shops of that ilk in Omak
Dave

[C&G in FL]

I have a carry permit. That being said, I have never taken a firearm of any sort on an RV/camping trip, regardless if where I am going. And I have been doing this for more years than I want to admit. For that matter, I have never carried it on my person unless I was going for a walk in the woods where I might encounter a venemous snake or other dangerous wildlife. Like Alf said, most places in the US are safe as are most places in Canada (they do have shootings there occasionally). Just avoid unsafe places. Most of us do not want to camp in downtown Detroit or Chicago anyway. Leave the firearm at home, trust your instincts, and you won't have to store it to cross the border.