The 1911 was in the same saddle bag as the passports. Customs saw it, and then began all the paperwork to leave it with customs. Getting it back from customs made an over night trip a two day trip. It is do-able, but I will not repeat that again willingly. See " I need a Canuck" post
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Let us just say, it would have been easier to change citizenship, qualify to own a handgun, buy it back, and then re-do the whole citizenship thing again. I thought sure I was going to get free room and board while we straightened the whole mess out. I was really concerned about the quality of the accommodations, slant bar motel don't ya know. The extra two days were not for sight seeing, just sweating the details.
Edited by Desperado (11/23/08 05:23 PM)
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I do the things that I must, and really regret, are unfortunately necessary.
RIP OBG