Posted August 4, 2017 5:30 pm by Comments

By Andrew Shepperson

The Canada Border Services Agency found most guns seized at land border crossings belong to U.S. visitors. (Photo: Canadian Press)
Canadian border agents have issued a stern warning to U.S. citizens trying to cross the border with firearms, urging visitors to leave their guns at home.
WGRZ reported firearms seizures have been on the rise at the Canadian border, as more drivers are not declaring guns to border patrol agents.
While a Canada Border Services Agency document obtained by Global News shows that Canadians and not Americans are more likely to bring illegal guns into Canada for criminal purposes, U.S. citizens were still responsible for 91 percent of gun seizures at the border.
From 2012 to 2016, such seizures were up 175 percent, leading the CBSA to issue a 2016 news release recommending U.S. citizens not carry guns when traveling to Canada.
“It is strongly recommended that you not carry your firearm when traveling to Canada and/or transiting through Canada to reach another U.S. destination,” the agency said in the release. “However, should you choose to travel with your firearms, you must declare all firearms in your possession at the first Canadian designated port of entry. You must also have all the necessary permits and have your firearm

Source: Guns.com

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