r/canadaguns • u/shaunderford • 20d ago

Application / Regulation advice Traffic stop

Hello just wondering if I’m legally transporting a firearm (non restricted) and I am pulled over by a police officer am i under obligation to inform the officer i have a firearm in the vehicle?

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u/airchinapilot 20d ago

No. Unless you are specifically asked there is no reason to complicate what could be a routine traffic stop.

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u/Far_Art5484 20d ago

You can always decline to answer questions, probably the better route

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u/RcNorth al 20d ago

Declining to answer any questions will make you look guilty and possibly a full search of your vehicle.

It is best succinctly tell the truth.

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u/Muted-Garden6723 19d ago

Depends heavily on where you live. If you live somewhere where guns are normal, you’re probably better off just saying you’ve got a gun as the cop will likely be aware of the laws surrounding transportation

But quite frankly most cops out there do not have a thorough understanding of firearms laws