Date:         Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:15:24 -0500
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun???
Comments: To: courtney hook <courtneyhook@shaw.ca>
In-Reply-To:  <cc3895963d8f.45b87871@shaw.ca>
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Canadian's with thier "PAL" gun licenses can actually carry (well
TRANSPORT) guns in their vehicles if they are "non restricted" and
unloaded. Generally non-restricted means it is greater than 660mm /
26" in length. So you could carry a rifle or magazine fed shotgun and
carry a loaded magazine but it is illegal once the magazine goes into
the gun.

Canadians can also apply for CCW (Carry Concealed Weapon) permits in
the State of Utah, and once you have Utah you can apply in New
Hampshire. Various reciprocity agreements allow you to carry concealed
(ie: a handgun) in 30+ states. IN addition to your Utah / New
Hampshire CCW to bring a handgun from your home in Canada to the US
you would need a "Restricted PAL" (since handguns are "restricted"
firearms being among other things less than 26" in length), an ATT
(authorization to transport) from your province allowing you to bring
the gun from your home to the border, a "form 6" allowing you to
temporarily import a firearm into the US, and a hunting license as
handgun hunting is allowed in the US (North Dakota and Alaska are very
cheap licenses).

Now actually USING a gun in self defense is an entirely different can
of worms...

Chris

On 1/25/07, courtney hook <courtneyhook@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Unbelievable; charging the guy for protecting his own property!! This brings up a good question; In Canada, you would undoubtedly be put in jail for pointing a weapon at someone, but in the U.S. where you have more rights you could probably get away with this. Has anyone ever actually used a gun to defend their property or family??
> Regards,
> Courtney
>
>  He also took with him a 12 gauge shotgun,
> > which he held on the 2 guys until another resident called the
> > police. As is
> > typical in our twisted world, the first cop to arrive was going to
> > chargemy friend with some BS charge for the shotgun and let the 2
>