Rut-Nut Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Got a question for you guys: Is it a major hassle to try to use a flintlock with Black Powder in Canada. I'm concerned with the regulations governing explosives(Black Powder). I am coming to Northern Quebec in Sept. for a caribou hunt. I'm debating about bringing my flintlock as backup to my bow, in case I only get long shots. But if it is a major hassle with all the regulations concerning Black powder, then I will just bring a rifle. But, if it's not compicated, I would much rather keep it Primitive so to speak! By the way- pyrodex or any of the other synthetics are not an option since I will be using a flintlock. ANy help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks Oh, and if makes a difference- I will be driving from the US to Montreal, taking a plane into schefferville and then floatplane into camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SavageTaylor Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Re: Using Black Powder in Canada- major hassle? I don't really know how much trouble it would be, but here's the website to CFC so you can get the real scoop... it can't be any worse than the last time I tried to enter Montana with my smokepole, you would of thought I was an army of one invading the USA... the way US customs treated me as a criminal. I declared my wepon & stated my purpose for entering Montana... definitely some anal retentive folks at the border. CFC web page --Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted July 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Re: Using Black Powder in Canada- major hassle? That's exactly what I want to avoid Savage! But thanks for the link. I just noticed on my itinerary that they don;t even list Black powder weapons as an option. THey arer not on the prohibited list, but I would bet they don;t encourage their use either- for that simple reason! Well, I hope to be using my bow most of the trip anyway. So maybe I'll just bring the rifle and keep it simple!!!!! Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Re: Using Black Powder in Canada- major hassle? yes you can use it fine, the only hassle may be regarding bringing the powder accross. call customs to see, if it is you may have to arrange to buy some once you cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bronco_mudder Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Re: Using Black Powder in Canada- major hassle? I'm not sure on the black powder transportation, but I can tell you that flint locks don't have to be registered here in Canada. Unlike other types of muzzle loaders, which fall into the same class as cartridge firearms, the flint lock falls into the "antique" class, and does not require it to be registered. You will however still have to declare it at the border, but you shouldn't have to pay any fees. That being the case, if the black powder end of the deal is going to cause you problems, I have to agree with fisherguy, make arrangements to buy some on this side of the line. It may be much easier this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Re: Using Black Powder in Canada- major hassle? Yeah, definetly not a problem using it, just getting the powder across the border. not too sure how that works.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted July 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Re: Using Black Powder in Canada- major hassle? OK- Thanks Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Re: Using Black Powder in Canada- major hassle? maybe you should call your guide and tell him the powder you want, and he can get it for you. But then again, i don't know if powder will be easily accessable in Northern Quebec, it all depends where you're hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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