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philip964 wrote:Wow, I checked and I haven't commented on this yet.

Hard to imagine that I haven't commented yet.

I usually travel to Canada by air or I am in a rental car when I cross the border. But one time I drove from Texas.

They don't see that many cars from Texas, but when they do, it's go to the special inspection station time.

The conversation starts innocently enough, where are you headed, what is the purpose of your trip, then right to business, did you bring your rifle with you? What is your occupation, did you bring your handgun with you? How old are you, did you perhaps bring your shotgun with you? How long are you staying in Canada? It there a gun under the seat or in the trunk? Could everyone step out of the car, please? We will need for you to open your trunk.

An hour later your on your way.

Yeah, make sure you don't have that stray cartridge somewhere in the car like underneath the backseat, cause they will pop it out to look.

flechero wrote:

gizmo wrote: Any suggestions on what I can do with the gun in Washington and at the Canadian border will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Take it to a gunsmith and leave it for "cleaning" or "safety check"... Just let them know you will be a few days before picking it up. Although most smiths around here take longer than you need them to hold it, just to inspect. ...lol

I've never had to transfer a gun back and forth for gunsmithing work of any kind, so residence shouldn't matter. But call ahead to verify they can/will do it.