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Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 15:20 Go to next message
djeffers is currently offline  djeffers   United States
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Would anyone be willing to discuss the firearms possession and ownership situations in Australia and Canada?

We would like comments from all sides.

Susan and I have been trying to research the issues online and have been getting conflicting information off the Internet, particularly regarding Australia, and since this is the most likely place we have, to contact those that might actually have some first hand information, we raise the question here.

If we can discuss this on the forum, great.

If not and this is political and should be handled off the GMCforum I can be reached at
<don dot jeffers at frontier dot com>.
If you write to me please copy Susan at:
<susan at read hyphen the hyphen bible dot org>.

Thanks,

Don and Susan Jeffers
78 Eleganza II
Re: Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295753 is a reply to message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 16:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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As long as it doesn't degenerate into flag wavin' and "Rights spouting" I'd be interested. I've heard so much about each country's actual laws and practices, much of it contradictory, I'd like to hear from residents of each. While I'm unlikely to visit Australia, I might well head beck through Canada again.

--johnny


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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295759 is a reply to message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 16:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Don,

Below you will find a boiler plate email I've prepared because I constantly get asked questions regarding gun ownership in
Australia.

Guns in Australia:

First of all it's important to know that Australians don't have a constitutional right to own firearms. The gun laws here are
similar to those in the United Kingdom. I'm not going to get into the discussion of whether that is right or wrong but I do believe
in the 2nd amendment.

Please take the time to read this article as it will help you understand why Australia changed the gun laws:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Arthur_massacre_(Australia)

Next here's an article that discusses gun laws in Australia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_Australia

Finally here's an article that discusses an email that floats around the internet:

http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp

If you don't feel like reading all of the above here it is in a nutshell:

1) You can own a shotgun (double barrel or bolt action)
2) You can own a rifle (bolt action)
3) You can own a handgun if:
a. Your job requires it
b. You are a member of a pistol club

You have to have a license to own any of the above and the weapons have to be registered with the government.

When I lived here in the 1980's I was a member of the Qantas Pistol Club and had:
1) S&W Model 29 - .44 Magnum with a 8 3/8" barrel ala Dirty Harry
2) S&W Model 19 - .357 Magnum with a 6" barrel
3) S&W Model 659 - 9mm Stainless Steel 14 shot automatic pistol
4) Ruger Old Army - .40 black powder pistol
5) H&K Target Pistol - .22 caliber

They had to be stored in a safe that was bolted to the floor.

When I retired here in 2002 I decided it was too much trouble to be a member of a pistol club so I sold them all before I left the
USA.

One more thing, if someone has a pistol and shoots someone that invades his home HE IS IN BIG TROUBLE unless he can prove that the
intruder was going to kill him!

I reiterate I believe in the 2nd amendment and if I lived in the USA and Helen or I heard someone in our home; I would tell Helen to
call 911, I would get up, put on my glasses, go lock the bedroom door, grab the double barreled shotgun from under my bed, sit back
down on the bed and wait for the police to arrive or wait until the interloper was trying to break into the bedroom. The first bang
on the bedroom door would result with one of the barrels loaded with double 00 buck to make a big hole through the door and the
intruder. I reckon if there were more than one that would send them running!

Oh yeah, this is what I carry in the GMC in the USA:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurus_Judge

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic



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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Don Jeffers
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 8:20 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada

Would anyone be willing to discuss the firearms possession and ownership situations in Australia and Canada?

We would like comments from all sides.

Susan and I have been trying to research the issues online and have been getting conflicting information off the Internet,
particularly regarding
Australia, and since this is the most likely place we have, to contact those that might actually have some first hand information,
we raise the
question here.

If we can discuss this on the forum, great.

If not and this is political and should be handled off the GMCforum I can be reached at
.
If you write to me please copy Susan at:
.

Thanks,

Don and Susan Jeffers
78 Eleganza II

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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295762 is a reply to message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 16:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dave Mumert   United States
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Hi

There is nothing political about it, it is what it is. If it actually accomplishes anything may be debatable but is not relevant.

Here is the RCMP site with firearms info
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/owner-proprietaire-eng.htm
the more details lawyer version is here
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/F-11.6/index.html

Here is the Australian act
www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/1996-74/current/pdf/1996-74.pdf

It looks like they are more restrictive then Canada where there is no need to justify having a firearms license.

Dave

> Subject: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada
>
> Would anyone be willing to discuss the firearms possession and ownership situations in Australia and Canada?
>
> We would like comments from all sides.
>
> Susan and I have been trying to research the issues online and have been getting conflicting information off the Internet,
particularly
> regarding Australia, and since this is the most likely place we have, to contact those that might actually have some first hand
> information, we raise the question here.
>
> If we can discuss this on the forum, great.
>
> If not and this is political and should be handled off the GMCforum I can be reached at .
> If you write to me please copy Susan at:
> .
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don and Susan Jeffers
> 78 Eleganza II


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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295763 is a reply to message #295759] Fri, 19 February 2016 16:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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And I believe that the "Judge" is declared illegal in California.

In any event, I have no intention to go to California!

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> From: robmueller@iinet.net.au
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2016 09:15:01 +1100
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada
>
> Don,
>
> Below you will find a boiler plate email I've prepared because I constantly get asked questions regarding gun ownership in
> Australia.
>
> Guns in Australia:
>
> First of all it's important to know that Australians don't have a constitutional right to own firearms. The gun laws here are
> similar to those in the United Kingdom. I'm not going to get into the discussion of whether that is right or wrong but I do believe
> in the 2nd amendment.
>
> Please take the time to read this article as it will help you understand why Australia changed the gun laws:
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Arthur_massacre_(Australia)
>
> Next here's an article that discusses gun laws in Australia
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_Australia
>
> Finally here's an article that discusses an email that floats around the internet:
>
> http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp
>
> If you don't feel like reading all of the above here it is in a nutshell:
>
> 1) You can own a shotgun (double barrel or bolt action)
> 2) You can own a rifle (bolt action)
> 3) You can own a handgun if:
> a. Your job requires it
> b. You are a member of a pistol club
>
> You have to have a license to own any of the above and the weapons have to be registered with the government.
>
> When I lived here in the 1980's I was a member of the Qantas Pistol Club and had:
> 1) S&W Model 29 - .44 Magnum with a 8 3/8" barrel ala Dirty Harry
> 2) S&W Model 19 - .357 Magnum with a 6" barrel
> 3) S&W Model 659 - 9mm Stainless Steel 14 shot automatic pistol
> 4) Ruger Old Army - .40 black powder pistol
> 5) H&K Target Pistol - .22 caliber
>
> They had to be stored in a safe that was bolted to the floor.
>
> When I retired here in 2002 I decided it was too much trouble to be a member of a pistol club so I sold them all before I left the
> USA.
>
> One more thing, if someone has a pistol and shoots someone that invades his home HE IS IN BIG TROUBLE unless he can prove that the
> intruder was going to kill him!
>
> I reiterate I believe in the 2nd amendment and if I lived in the USA and Helen or I heard someone in our home; I would tell Helen to
> call 911, I would get up, put on my glasses, go lock the bedroom door, grab the double barreled shotgun from under my bed, sit back
> down on the bed and wait for the police to arrive or wait until the interloper was trying to break into the bedroom. The first bang
> on the bedroom door would result with one of the barrels loaded with double 00 buck to make a big hole through the door and the
> intruder. I reckon if there were more than one that would send them running!
>
> Oh yeah, this is what I carry in the GMC in the USA:
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurus_Judge
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Don Jeffers
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 8:20 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada
>
> Would anyone be willing to discuss the firearms possession and ownership situations in Australia and Canada?
>
> We would like comments from all sides.
>
> Susan and I have been trying to research the issues online and have been getting conflicting information off the Internet,
> particularly regarding
> Australia, and since this is the most likely place we have, to contact those that might actually have some first hand information,
> we raise the
> question here.
>
> If we can discuss this on the forum, great.
>
> If not and this is political and should be handled off the GMCforum I can be reached at
> .
> If you write to me please copy Susan at:
> .
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don and Susan Jeffers
> 78 Eleganza II
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295768 is a reply to message #295759] Fri, 19 February 2016 17:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Emery Stora is currently offline  Emery Stora   United States
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Hi Rob

My son in the Phoenix area owns over 100 guns ranging from a Derringer to a machine gun.
I once asked him about the Judge and said it looked like a good defensive gun and he explained to me that I should instead buy a S & W Governor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Governor

It has six shots instead of 5 and the ability to fire not only the 45 Colt and a 410 shotshell but also 45 ACP cartridges which are a whole lot cheaper than 45 Colt rounds.
So, that is what I bought.

I carry it in the GMC along with my Walther P38 in 9mm.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

> On Feb 19, 2016, at 3:15 PM, Robert Mueller wrote:
>
> Don,
>
> Below you will find a boiler plate email I've prepared because I constantly get asked questions regarding gun ownership in
> Australia.
>
> Guns in Australia:
>
> First of all it's important to know that Australians don't have a constitutional right to own firearms. The gun laws here are
> similar to those in the United Kingdom. I'm not going to get into the discussion of whether that is right or wrong but I do believe
> in the 2nd amendment.
>
> Please take the time to read this article as it will help you understand why Australia changed the gun laws:
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Arthur_massacre_(Australia)
>
> Next here's an article that discusses gun laws in Australia
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_Australia
>
> Finally here's an article that discusses an email that floats around the internet:
>
> http://www.snopes.com/crime/statistics/ausguns.asp
>
> If you don't feel like reading all of the above here it is in a nutshell:
>
> 1) You can own a shotgun (double barrel or bolt action)
> 2) You can own a rifle (bolt action)
> 3) You can own a handgun if:
> a. Your job requires it
> b. You are a member of a pistol club
>
> You have to have a license to own any of the above and the weapons have to be registered with the government.
>
> When I lived here in the 1980's I was a member of the Qantas Pistol Club and had:
> 1) S&W Model 29 - .44 Magnum with a 8 3/8" barrel ala Dirty Harry
> 2) S&W Model 19 - .357 Magnum with a 6" barrel
> 3) S&W Model 659 - 9mm Stainless Steel 14 shot automatic pistol
> 4) Ruger Old Army - .40 black powder pistol
> 5) H&K Target Pistol - .22 caliber
>
> They had to be stored in a safe that was bolted to the floor.
>
> When I retired here in 2002 I decided it was too much trouble to be a member of a pistol club so I sold them all before I left the
> USA.
>
> One more thing, if someone has a pistol and shoots someone that invades his home HE IS IN BIG TROUBLE unless he can prove that the
> intruder was going to kill him!
>
> I reiterate I believe in the 2nd amendment and if I lived in the USA and Helen or I heard someone in our home; I would tell Helen to
> call 911, I would get up, put on my glasses, go lock the bedroom door, grab the double barreled shotgun from under my bed, sit back
> down on the bed and wait for the police to arrive or wait until the interloper was trying to break into the bedroom. The first bang
> on the bedroom door would result with one of the barrels loaded with double 00 buck to make a big hole through the door and the
> intruder. I reckon if there were more than one that would send them running!
>
> Oh yeah, this is what I carry in the GMC in the USA:
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurus_Judge
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Don Jeffers
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 8:20 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada
>
> Would anyone be willing to discuss the firearms possession and ownership situations in Australia and Canada?
>
> We would like comments from all sides.
>
> Susan and I have been trying to research the issues online and have been getting conflicting information off the Internet,
> particularly regarding
> Australia, and since this is the most likely place we have, to contact those that might actually have some first hand information,
> we raise the
> question here.
>
> If we can discuss this on the forum, great.
>
> If not and this is political and should be handled off the GMCforum I can be reached at
> .
> If you write to me please copy Susan at:
> .
>
> Thanks,
>
> Don and Susan Jeffers
> 78 Eleganza II
>
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Re: Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295777 is a reply to message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 18:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jhbridges is currently offline  jhbridges   United States
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The Georgia Attorney General's office told me a long gun is by definition not concealable. I carried first a Winchester Model 12 and later a Remington Wingmaster along on night visits to transmitter sites - both of which I gather are verboten in Australia. I hold a concealed carry permit purely for political reasons, I can't hit anything with a handgun. Both my Birmingspam and Ben Hill sites were in very bad sections of town, getting out of the truck with the shotgun in hand served to get the Urban Outdoorsmen moving away from the gate, which was the idea... never fired one of them at anyone while working. I have taken out a rat or two at sites with them. There's usually a long gun traveling in the GMC.

--johnny


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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295781 is a reply to message #295768] Fri, 19 February 2016 19:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Emery,

The Judge was a gift which I gratefully accepted.

From what I think I know the difference between the Judge and the Governor is one shot as they both can fire the same rounds.

I'll live with five shots as I don't believe anyone that attacks me will be a threat after the fifth shot! ;-)

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic


-----Original Message-----
From: Emery Stora

Hi Rob

My son in the Phoenix area owns over 100 guns ranging from a Derringer to a machine gun.
I once asked him about the Judge and said it looked like a good defensive gun and he explained to me that I should instead buy a S
& W Governor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Governor

It has six shots instead of 5 and the ability to fire not only the 45 Colt and a 410 shotshell but also 45 ACP cartridges which are
a whole lot cheaper than 45 Colt rounds.
So, that is what I bought.

I carry it in the GMC along with my Walther P38 in 9mm.

Emery Stora



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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295782 is a reply to message #295781] Fri, 19 February 2016 19:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kingsley Coach is currently offline  Kingsley Coach   United States
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I'd think the first one would sting....

Mike in NS

On Fri, Feb 19, 2016 at 9:24 PM, Robert Mueller
wrote:

> Emery,
>
> The Judge was a gift which I gratefully accepted.
>
> From what I think I know the difference between the Judge and the Governor
> is one shot as they both can fire the same rounds.
>
> I'll live with five shots as I don't believe anyone that attacks me will
> be a threat after the fifth shot! ;-)
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Emery Stora
>
> Hi Rob
>
> My son in the Phoenix area owns over 100 guns ranging from a Derringer to
> a machine gun.
> I once asked him about the Judge and said it looked like a good defensive
> gun and he explained to me that I should instead buy a S
> & W Governor.
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Governor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_&_Wesson_Governor>
>
> It has six shots instead of 5 and the ability to fire not only the 45 Colt
> and a 410 shotshell but also 45 ACP cartridges which are
> a whole lot cheaper than 45 Colt rounds.
> So, that is what I bought.
>
> I carry it in the GMC along with my Walther P38 in 9mm.
>
> Emery Stora
>
>
>
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Re: Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295786 is a reply to message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 19:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
rcjordan   United States
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Judge, Governor, or my Saiga, shot load order should be 8,2,00 IMO. But, mostly, make a bunch of noise chambering.

I don't think I'd better put my Saiga in the coach.
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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295791 is a reply to message #295762] Fri, 19 February 2016 20:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dolph Santorine is currently offline  Dolph Santorine   United States
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I read the Canadian site. If I'm traveling from say the Pacific NW into Alaska and want to bring a weapon (mostly because of wildlife danger), is there a permit or license I'm missing?

Dolph Santorine

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Wheeling, West Virginia

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> On Feb 19, 2016, at 5:20 PM, Dave Mumert wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> There is nothing political about it, it is what it is. If it actually accomplishes anything may be debatable but is not relevant.
>
> Here is the RCMP site with firearms info
> http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/owner-proprietaire-eng.htm
> the more details lawyer version is here
> http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/F-11.6/index.html
>
> Here is the Australian act
> www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/1996-74/current/pdf/1996-74.pdf
>
> It looks like they are more restrictive then Canada where there is no need to justify having a firearms license.
>
> Dave
>
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada
>>
>> Would anyone be willing to discuss the firearms possession and ownership situations in Australia and Canada?
>>
>> We would like comments from all sides.
>>
>> Susan and I have been trying to research the issues online and have been getting conflicting information off the Internet,
> particularly
>> regarding Australia, and since this is the most likely place we have, to contact those that might actually have some first hand
>> information, we raise the question here.
>>
>> If we can discuss this on the forum, great.
>>
>> If not and this is political and should be handled off the GMCforum I can be reached at .
>> If you write to me please copy Susan at:
>> .
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Don and Susan Jeffers
>> 78 Eleganza II
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295793 is a reply to message #295781] Fri, 19 February 2016 20:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Emery Stora is currently offline  Emery Stora   United States
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Rob
the other difference is that the Governor can also fire 45 ACP loads. The Judge cannot.
So the Judge fires 45 Colt and 410 shot.
The Governor firers 45 Colt, 45 APC and 410 shot.

For a defensive gun though the difference between 5 shot or 6 shot really doesn’t mean a lot.

Emery Stora

> On Feb 19, 2016, at 6:24 PM, Robert Mueller wrote:
>
> Emery,
>
> The Judge was a gift which I gratefully accepted.
>
> From what I think I know the difference between the Judge and the Governor is one shot as they both can fire the same rounds.
>
> I'll live with five shots as I don't believe anyone that attacks me will be a threat after the fifth shot! ;-)
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Emery Stora
>
> Hi Rob
>
> My son in the Phoenix area owns over 100 guns ranging from a Derringer to a machine gun.
> I once asked him about the Judge and said it looked like a good defensive gun and he explained to me that I should instead buy a S
> & W Governor.
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Governor
>
> It has six shots instead of 5 and the ability to fire not only the 45 Colt and a 410 shotshell but also 45 ACP cartridges which are
> a whole lot cheaper than 45 Colt rounds.
> So, that is what I bought.
>
> I carry it in the GMC along with my Walther P38 in 9mm.
>
> Emery Stora
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Re: Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295794 is a reply to message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 20:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I do not claim to know about the Australian gun laws. Rob will probably be your best resource on this net.

In 1998 when I was out running around northern Queensland on the Cape York Peninsula north and west of Cairns, I ran in to a guy in a high off road vehicle complete with Ru guard, gas cans, etc. The truck was was covered least a years worth of dirt from running around in the bush. He was carrying what looked like a .44 in an exposed holster. I quizzed him about it and he said that he had to belong to a registered pistol club and had to store it at a certified site when not in use. He was not allowed to have it in his home. I do not knwo if the rules vary by state in Australia.

As far as Canada goes the rules are slightly different for residents and non-residents. As a non-resident we use to have to have a Canadian PAL license just like a resident. That requirement is gone. As a non-resident do not even think of trying to possess or import (even temporarily) a restricted or prohibited weapon. As a non-resident you can bring in, temporarily, a permitted weapon (most long guns) and ammunition by claiming them at the border, filling out a form, and paying a $25.00 fee.


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Re: Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295795 is a reply to message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 21:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dolph, Ken Burton answered above and I've found a previous post where he gave some links

> You can carry a long gun or multiple long guns to and through Canada if you fill out CAFC form 909 and pay a $25.00 CDN fee when you enter Canada. (They have always taken my credit card.) Check the block on the form that it is for "wildlife protection". One form is good for multiple entries (and multiple guns) so you do not have to do it again on your return trip. I have done this many times.
>
> A. You are not allowed to have a magazine larger than 5 rounds. B. You can have multiple 5 round magazines.
> C. There is an exception for tube fed .22 rifles which can be more than 5 rounds.
> D. You are allowed up to 200 rounds of ammunition to match the long gun(s) you are claiming.
> E. No .25 or .32 caliber weapons or ammunition.
>
> Here is the Canadian site with the CAFC 909 form you need to fill out and turn in at the border.
> http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/form-formulaire/indiv_forms/909_e.asp
>
> You might also want to look at their FAQ page:
> http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/non-residents/default_e.asp

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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295796 is a reply to message #295793] Fri, 19 February 2016 21:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Emery,

Oops!

You're right (naturally)!

There is significant difference in the price:

http://www.basspro.com/Taurus-Judge-Revolver/product/10218471/ @ $549.00

http://www.basspro.com/Smith-&-Wesson-GOVERNOR-Matte-Silver-DoubleAction-Revolver/product/14020609115014/ @ $799.00

I reckon either one is an ideal weapon to carry in a GMC as they are relatively small and pack a hell of wallop at close range!

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Rob M.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Emery Stora

Rob
the other difference is that the Governor can also fire 45 ACP loads. The Judge cannot.
So the Judge fires 45 Colt and 410 shot.
The Governor firers 45 Colt, 45 APC and 410 shot.

For a defensive gun though the difference between 5 shot or 6 shot really doesn't mean a lot.

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Re: Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295798 is a reply to message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 21:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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At $799, you're getting close to the price of a super-shorty, which (20ga) is what I'd like to put in the coach.

http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/usa/serbu_super-shorty-e.html

On topic: Don't take it to Canada or AU, though.


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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295799 is a reply to message #295798] Fri, 19 February 2016 21:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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But that is most likely and simply SUPER illegal except for law enforcement or military use!

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> Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:19:08 -0700
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> At $799, you're getting close to the price of a super-shorty, which (20ga) is what I'd like to put in the coach.
>
> http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/usa/serbu_super-shorty-e.html
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> On topic: Don't take it to Canada or AU, though.
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Re: Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295801 is a reply to message #295747] Fri, 19 February 2016 22:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Nope, perfectly legal. Not a handgun. Listed as AOW under the National Firearms Act

1- Pick the model of your choice from the store. The Serbu Super Shorty is one of the more popular ones.
2- Pay for the weapon.
3- Fill out an ATF Form 4, and submit your application to register an AOW in your name along with the tax stamp fee of $5.
4- Wait 6-10 weeks for the ATF to send you back your tax stamp and certificate, and then take your new AOW home.

http://www.offthegridnews.com/self-defense/guns-ammo/the-incredible-aow-any-other-weapon/


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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295806 is a reply to message #295759] Sat, 20 February 2016 07:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Oops!

Copied the wrong URL, I'll try again!

https://youtu.be/WOoUVeyaY_8

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-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Mueller

G'day,

I've changed my mind THIS is the weapon to carry for self protection in your GMC!

https://youtu.be/jk3h8Orp1MQ

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Re: [GMCnet] Firearms: Australia and Canada [message #295807 is a reply to message #295801] Sat, 20 February 2016 07:14 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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G'day,

I've changed my mind THIS is the weapon to carry for self protection in your GMC!

https://youtu.be/jk3h8Orp1MQ

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