Fort William Historical Park,
and
The Canadian Corps of Voyageurs

PRESENT THE

Raid on Fort William
July 29th and 30th, 2006


Capt. Lloyd Gower leads the Mackinac Rifles against the west gate of the fort. (2004)

What type of musket can I bring,

and how do I get it into Canada?

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Flintlock long arms, for the purpose of historical re-enactment, display, pageantry and parades are exempt from most regulations under the Canadian Firearms Regulations. You can bring your musket across the Canadian boarder provided it meets a few minor conditions.

• Only flintlock, matchlock and wheelock long arms are exempted.
• Your musket must be a reasonable reproduction of an original. (Modern hunting rifles are not exempt.)
• The musket must have a minimum barrel bore length of 457mm (or 18".)
• The musket must have a minimum overall length of 660mm (or 26".)

Please note that infantry Sgt.'s will not fire their carbines, as they are expected to monitor platoon safety. 

Most of the provisions of the law will not affect visitors coming into Canada for living history re-enactments since most of the firearms used for these activities are considered antiques and do not fall under the law.

At present, you have to declare all firearms, including antiques and reproductions, at the border and be at least 18 years of age to bring them into Canada.

Because bringing restricted firearms, like handguns, into Canada, requires special "Authorization to Transport" before you can enter or travel within the country, and because handgun use will not be permitted at the event . . .