r/canadaguns • u/nomadic4491 • Jun 05 '26

Application / Regulation advice Gun Laws

Question for all the milsurp guys. Wife and I have been kicking around the idea of moving to Canada from the States, most likely the Winnipeg area since she has family there. I have 2 bolt guns and a lever action that I want to take with us if it becomes a reality. Where would I start this process, and is Canadian law goofy when it comes to flash hiders and bayonets? Any help or advice is appreciated!

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u/black_covfefe_please Jun 05 '26

The biggest issue will be your vehicle's suspension when driving on Winnipeg roads. They are a literal horror show. Also, Winnipeg isn't a quiet safe city like most Americans picture Canadian cities to be. It has high crime, massive poverty, and a huge homeless problem. And a unbelievable cold winter.

But it has beautiful lakes, and Canada's largest Princess Auto (think Harbour Freight).

As for the firearms, as far as importing into Canada, I believe you will just need to declare them at the boarder. The bigger issue is legally exporting out of US.

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u/nomadic4491 Jun 05 '26

This! The first time I went up to visit her family was also the first time I’d been out of the states and yeah it was definitely an eye opener. I wouldn’t live in Winnipeg itself for sure.

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u/frosty_canuck Jun 06 '26

Eh Winnipeg isn't that bad. It's worse than other Canadian cities sure but I don't fear getting mugged or shot here like ever and I am downtown often.