Originally Posted by
Bonz
some info on the ferries
he following is copied from the BCF website:
Ammunition: Small quantities of cartridges for small arms, rifles and shotguns are permitted on our ferries, provided they are securely packaged and are carried separately from the weapon. (See also "Firearms".)
Firearms: Firearms may be transported under the following conditions:
Firearms must be transported in compliance with Canadian Firearms Regulations. Firearms transported in vehicles must be unloaded, must not be visible from outside the vehicle and the vehicle must be locked at all times when unattended.
Foot passengers may transport firearms on board BC Ferries vessels provided the firearm is contained in an appropriate case or container and remains in the immediate care, custody and control of the owner, and is otherwise transported in compliance with the law. Foot passengers travelling on BC Ferries' northern routes between Port Hardy, Prince Rupert, mid-Coast ports and the Queen Charlotte Islands must report to the ship's officer once on board and are responsible for securing the firearm in a locker designated by the ship's officer. Passengers are not otherwise permitted to have firearms in their possession on board northern vessels.
www.bcferries.com/travel_planning/dangerous_cargo.html
Keep reading; those don't apply to walk-on passengers...
from the same site:L
Firearms: Firearms may be transported under the following conditions:Firearms must be transported in compliance with Canadian Firearms Regulations. Firearms transported in vehicles must be unloaded, must not be visible from outside the vehicle and the vehicle must be locked at all times when unattended.
Foot passengers are NOT permitted to transport firearms except on sailings between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert and between Prince Rupert and Skidegate Landing on the Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands. On these routes, foot passengers with firearms must report to the ship's officer once on board and are responsible for securing the firearms in a locker designated by the ship's officer. Passengers are not otherwise permitted to have firearms in their possession on board northern vessels.
Other Items of Concern:
Transportation of Airsoft guns , Pellet guns, crossbows, bow and arrow, axes and other items of concern.
Foot passengers are NOT allowed to transport these items on their person. Item are to be secured in a vehicle or carried as baggage and MUST be checked for transport at the foot passenger ticket booth.
On-duty police officers, armoured car personnel or peace officers authorized to carry restricted firearms in the performance of their duties are permitted by law to possess and transport firearms.