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04-15-2016, 10:11 PM
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NRA has tons of money. Perhaps they already have a list.
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04-16-2016, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by C&G in FL
............ someone or several members research this issue and maybe compile a list of places near border crossings where items not allowed in Canada can be safely stored. If such a list were posted, then perhaps we could avoid any further disagreement as to what discussion may or may not be appropriate here.....
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Most excellent suggestion. BUT as with everything, it would be important for travelers to double-check the facts before heading out. Nothing worse than getting to Sumas expecting to store something at the IGA and then finding out, they no longer do that. Stuff moves at lightning speed. Never assume.
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04-16-2016, 06:23 AM
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I think that everything on my buddy Al Gore's internet is subject to review. I know there's lots of variation on allowed foods going both ways too. This is an excellent idea. I find contact phone numbers and especially a name referenced on posts, not just on trailer sites, to be very helpful. They used to advertise rental of a dance hall in Omaha when I lived down there. They would always say " Don't call the hall, call the man", and then give his name and number. Seemed to work well.
Dave
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04-16-2016, 08:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Most excellent suggestion. BUT as with everything, it would be important for travelers to double-check the facts before heading out. Nothing worse than getting to Sumas expecting to store something at the IGA and then finding out, they no longer do that. Stuff moves at lightning speed. Never assume.
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Good point and good advice Donna. If anyone were to double check and find that something has changed, they could post whatever they learn.
Perhaps a "storage" document could be editable/updatable by someone, and included in the library of documents.
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05-15-2017, 07:22 PM
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Bromley's IGA
Recvd this after my inquiry:
"Just bring your firearm in a carry case or we can provide you with something to bring it in the store. Ask at the front to have your firearm stored. Have a drivers license for the paperwork. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes. thanks.
Bob"
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05-15-2017, 08:03 PM
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+10 assumption I have gotten from border officials is that all US residents are carrying weapons and it is their challenge to find where you are hiding them. When you cross into Canada it's their country and their rules. Leave the weapons at home. It's not limited to guns either. I had one agent quiz me on the entire list: switchblade, butterfly knife, brass knuckles, etc
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05-15-2017, 08:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NCBill
+10 assumption I have gotten from border officials is that all US residents are carrying weapons and it is their challenge to find where you are hiding them. When you cross into Canada it's their country and their rules. Leave the weapons at home. It's not limited to guns either. I had one agent quiz me on the entire list: switchblade, butterfly knife, brass knuckles, etc
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You over looked , nunchucks , throwing stars , fireworks , explosives and bazookas . Yes , we were asked if we were carrying any bazookas.
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05-15-2017, 08:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steve dunham
You over looked , nunchucks , throwing stars , fireworks , explosives and bazookas . Yes , we were asked if we were carrying any bazookas.
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Also Mace . Pat
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05-15-2017, 08:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NCBill
+10 assumption I have gotten from border officials is that all US residents are carrying weapons and it is their challenge to find where you are hiding them.
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That's what I've always heard, too, especially for those of us from Texas - but our experience in September 2015 wasn't like that at all. The agent was very nice and believed us when we said we don't have guns. She'd even spent a fair amount of time in Oklahoma (wch is, of course, just north of Texas) and said we must be in a very small minority. We all laughed and agreed and she waved us on through.
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05-15-2017, 09:16 PM
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The storage at IGA Brumleys is very quick, easy, and cheap as has been previously posted, They offer a great service a very low cost.
When we crossed the border guard asked about weapons and I told him we had stored ours at the IGA Brumleys a few blocks from the border. The guard asked to see the paperwork and we showed it him. He was very friendly, wished us a good time in Canada. We crossed several times that week and other than basic questions, there was nothing to it.
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05-16-2017, 06:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Also Mace . Pat
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What about Bear Repelant? I know it's the same kind of thing (and maybe even stronger) but it's a legitimate precaution in the back woods (or some suburbs ).
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05-16-2017, 09:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zardoz
What about Bear Repelant? I know it's the same kind of thing (and maybe even stronger) but it's a legitimate precaution in the back woods (or some suburbs ).
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I know about Mace but that is a good question about Bear Repelant . Pat
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05-16-2017, 12:12 PM
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When I crossed to pick up Pearl two years ago he asked me if I had a weapon or any means of self-protection. I had the big belt canister marked Bear Repellent and there was no problem.
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05-16-2017, 12:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zardoz
What about Bear Repelant? I know it's the same kind of thing (and maybe even stronger) but it's a legitimate precaution in the back woods (or some suburbs ).
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To my knowledge bear spray is allowed but the container has to be clearly marked as bear spray or similar, if it is marked as mace it is illegal.
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05-16-2017, 12:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by captmath
When I crossed to pick up Pearl two years ago he asked me if I had a weapon or any means of self-protection. I had the big belt canister marked Bear Repellent and there was no problem.
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That is good to know . The Mace once , which I have a license for , had to turn it over to them at the border before I crossed . But on my return had it returned which I wasn't supposed to get back . They gave it back to me though because I was told it would be returned . They were pretty nice about it . Guess it helps to be honest . Pat
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05-16-2017, 12:25 PM
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Check the expiry date on your can of bear spray. They have been known to leak when out of date.
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05-16-2017, 01:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
Check the expiry date on your can of bear spray. They have been known to leak when out of date.
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Hi: gbaglo... I'm glad we don't carry any of that with us. My wife says before my first coffee in the morning I can be such a "Bear". Alf
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05-16-2017, 05:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
That is good to know . The Mace once , which I have a license for , had to turn it over to them at the border before I crossed . But on my return had it returned which I wasn't supposed to get back . They gave it back to me though because I was told it would be returned . They were pretty nice about it . Guess it helps to be honest . Pat
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I didn't know that there was a license for Mace. Good that they gave it back to you.
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05-16-2017, 05:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
I think this topic has run its course.
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look how wrong you can be!!
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05-16-2017, 05:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by float5
I didn't know that there was a license for Mace. Good that they gave it back to you.
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Cathy had to take a class with police dept to get license . The Canadian border guards were all very nice to us . A lot of people now just buy pepper spray . The pepper spray is effective on animals also . The Mace is not . Pat
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