Here's the new policy (PDF warning), courtesy of another blogger.
Canada still requires a firearms registration certificate at the border with a $25 fee. Restricted firearms still require an ATT. There are still some fairly onerous requirements for transport and storage. On the pro side, it looks like prior approval is no longer required.
So, even though the long gun registry is dead, there is progress to be made on both sides of the border. I personally plan on writing my Alaska Senators and Representative and highlighting issues with ATF interpretation of 922 section Y. The problem with fixing issues like this is that there's no real natural constituency for foreigners. They don't vote, so politicians are not inclined to be responsive to their concerns.
Throw a sample up on the blog when you do. I'll pass it around to folks I know, maybe the other border state bloggers could do the same in their states.
ReplyDeleteI will have to do so. We're gearing up for a big trip to Kodiak so many of the posts are going to be "canned" (scheduled) or just light posting. When we get back though I'll post a sample letter!
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