Any way to get truck and RV to Alaska

[BRobertson]

62 carl,

Your comment about handguns not being appropriate for hunting shows your extreme ignorance on the subject!!

Bob

 

[Mhannink]

You guys have obviously never had to call 911 and wait on help to come. At our ranch in Texas it would take the sheriff about 60 minutes to show up if he drove 80mph plus. Too many people have faith that "help will come when needed, you just dial 911".

i agree i would carry a gun w/ me wherever possible and where ever traviling ya'll say that the 2 legged preditors are almost non existent that dosn't mean extinct. just because there are less of them doesn't make them any less dangerous. ya'll can gamble w/ your own well being. well for me im not the type to gamble w/ my life/health or if i had one, my family's. i think it would be worth carring around and worth the hassle. as soon as i get enough money i will. i forget the law is it 18 or 21 that your allowed to carry

 

[BMH95]

"911" is that number you use when you need a police report for something that just happened, right?

 

[MABurns]

will not be cheap though. need any more info let me know



chris

How much is "not cheap" ?

 

[corprimo]

Having lived in Alaska over 50 years and driven the Alaska highway over a dozen times I'd recommend bringing a Canadian legal shot gun if you must have "protection. " I've never needed one, and never carry one through Canada, but when traveling on foot in wilderness Alaska, it's nice to have a 12 gauge with sabot slugs - most stopping power around. As far as two legged problems, just the sound of racking a shell into a shotgun will have most of them running fast in the other direction. I think you'll find everyone you meet in Alaska to be friendly and non threatening. Maybe Texas isn't like that?

 

[6 2 Carl]

62 carl,

Your comment about handguns not being appropriate for hunting shows your extreme ignorance on the subject!!

Bob

I did overlook the fact that, some places may have legal handgun hunting seasons. If hunting for sport, I'll admit the thrill of the hunt is almost more fun the actual shooting. Taking down an animal with a handgun, bow and arrow or muzzle loader, etc, will be much more rewarding then just taking a easy shot with a riffle and high-powered scope.



However if you use your gun as a tool, such as shooting pests and predators on the farm, a handgun just isn't as effective. A handgun really isn't a useful tool, and I believe the danger and problems that handguns create far out weigh any benefits they provide.



That's just my opinion, and I do not want to make this thread into a gun control debate. I just responded to this thread because I found it strange that someone would go through so much trouble to bring an item that really isn't needed in the area they are traveling. It would be like me wanting to bring my snowmobile with me on my summer vacation to Texas, just in case I got stranded in a snowstorm



Carl

 

[DaveK98]

Texas is a nice place. Even the folks in Louisiana were extremely nice when I needed some tires and were broken down 3 days after Katrina (long story).



I've had my concealed carry permit over 5 years now and haven't ever had to pull my gun out because of a problem. But then again I haven't ever had to use my car insurance in the 15+ years I've been driving either. Does that mean I shouldn't worry about having car insurance?



When I go to Alaska via Canada, I'll play by the rules and bring a legal shotgun and feel plenty safe. It's what I would grab at home anyways... .

 

[ECappleman]

I've had my concealed carry permit over 5 years now and haven't ever had to pull my gun out because of a problem. But then again I haven't ever had to use my car insurance in the 15+ years I've been driving either. Does that mean I shouldn't worry about having car insurance?

Dang... I couldn't of put it any better ! Oo.

 

[ChrisOlson]

Orignally Posted BY 6 2 CArl



A handgun really isn't a useful tool, and I believe the danger and problems that handguns create far out weigh any benefits they provide.



I mean no DISRESPECT when I say this



maybe you should do a little more research, more familes are saved each year in home invasions just from the presence of a hand gun than harm done from hand guns. You sound like a anti gun advertisement



I live and Play in ALASKA When I go to the woods I go deep into the woods where most people do not go I always carry my 454 CAsual hand gun in a quick draw shoulder holester OUTSIDE my clothing only once did I actually have to fire a shot at a wild Critter A black bear I did not shoot but the noise made him go away. for the record I am not a hunter I like the outdoors and without the Hand Gun I would be very low on the food chain



twice in my life while minding my own business IN ANchorage Alaska I was in fear for my life, once while in Houston Texas the presence of the hand gun resolved the problem very Quickly without a shot being fired.



If you plan on going hiking in bear country up north you probally might think about a Big hand gun or shotGUN with slugs even then unless you are bear country savy, these probally will not help, and yes we get people every year who get attacked by bears. mostly cause they do not have any business being in the woods .



Originally Posted by DaveK98



haven't ever had to pull my gun out because of a problem. But then again I haven't ever had to use my car insurance in the 15+ years I've been driving either. Does that mean I shouldn't worry about having car insurance?





I could not have put better my self





IN conclusion Does someone need a Gun while traveling thru canada NO I travel 4 or 5 times a year I leave the guns at home.



Does someone need A gun while traveling thru ALASKA probally not for most people



If you plan on going hiking in bear country up north you probally might think about a Big hand gun or shotGUN with slugs even then unless you are bear country savy these probally will not help, and yes we get people every year who get attacked by bears. mostly cause they do not have any business being in the woods .



I apologize in advance for offending anyone



tiny

 

[mgonske]

Take apart in pieces and mail the pieces seperately? Have a gunsmith disassemble it, ship the pieces seperately, then have it reassembled when you get there.



Leave yours home, buy one when you get there.

Good creative thinking, Bob, but unfortunately, federal law trumps most of it. Regardless of how many pieces it's disassembled into, the frame (the part with the serial number on it) is considered to be a gun for legeal purposes, no matter how much it looks like a useless lump of metal. Also, federal law prohibits purchasing a handgun anywhere other than your state of residence (with allowances made for maintaining residences, like vacation homes, in multiple states).



The shipping idea (of the whole gun), however, has merit. Usually an FFL has to be involved in shipping a gun. One exception is that you can ship it to yourself, even if that is "in care of" someone else (they're just not allowed to open the package before handing it over to you). If the original poster has a point of contact on the other end who would be willing to do that for him, this is an option. Mailing a long gun to yourself at "General Delivery" at the first town you plan to arrive at would work, but handguns must be shipped by "common carrier" (e. g. , FEDEX)--agian, by federal law. There are way too many complicated (by design) laws involved with this stuff

 

[ChrisOlson]

OK FOR THOSE WHO WANTED TO KNOW COST



This is 1 way from BELLINGHAM WA to WHITTER AK CHANGE ships in juneau.



you can set this up to stay in juneau for a week until the next week sailing to go north from there.



ALSO SLEEPING in your rig is against the FEDERAL laws for security aboard ships.



so any way.



1 truck 21 ft

2 people

1 dog

a passenger cabin all the way to whitter

is a Cost of $3423 ONE WAY but remember you can get off at any port along the way stay until the next ship and you have your vehicle and your sleeping place no hotels no renta cars AND you can go completly past canada so you can carry your guns if that is important to you. There is a serious federal security screen at the bellingham port of departure so be careful what you say or do or bring



any more Questions please ask



chris

 

[PatrickCampbell]

good grief 3400$. wasn't the permit $50?

 

[Crazy Horse]

I agree with corprimo.

I always considered this to be a little bit better for what you might encounter in the back country, and have taken it through Canada on a number of border crossings over the years. It fits real good next to the mattress in the camper.











There has been allot of conversation over loads and knockdown power. I perfer to use 12 guage 3" mag ooBuck. I feel it to be more gun than my S&W 629 44 mag. All I do is put the shoulder stock on when going through customs to be on the safe side. The 1st thing I did when I moved to Alaska in 1982 was to trade the 357 in on a 44. A thing I always remember about personal protection, having too much gun is like having too much money.

 

[ChrisOlson]

quoted by patrick campbell

good grief 3400$. wasn't the permit $50?



yeah I know it seems expensive think of it as a cruise to alaska The ferry goes to places that no cruise ship can go, and you can bring all your stuff with you and your big dog, and the fact of the matter is in the Summer both ships are sold out so it must be something good.



chris

 

[Scrappy]

OK FOR THOSE WHO WANTED TO KNOW COST



This is 1 way from BELLINGHAM WA to WHITTER AK CHANGE ships in juneau.



you can set this up to stay in juneau for a week until the next week sailing to go north from there.



ALSO SLEEPING in your rig is against the FEDERAL laws for security aboard ships.



so any way.



1 truck 21 ft

2 people

1 dog

a passenger cabin all the way to whitter

is a Cost of $3423 ONE WAY but remember you can get off at any port along the way stay until the next ship and you have your vehicle and your sleeping place no hotels no renta cars AND you can go completly past canada so you can carry your guns if that is important to you. There is a serious federal security screen at the bellingham port of departure so be careful what you say or do or bring



any more Questions please ask



chris

Does he have a trailer/5th wheel or a slide in camper?

it it is the trailer/5'er you have to pay extra for it.

 

[BillRamsey]

I lived in Alaska for 30 years. retired and moved back to my home in centeral Texas. Have traveled the route at least 25 times. Do not repeat do not try to cross into Canada with a hand gun. I have always carried shotgun and rifles. Never had a problem. If you ever had a DWI they won't let you cross either. I understand now there is a charge to carry even a shotgun. But that is one beautiful trip and the Canadians are friendly and very helpful. I will be going back this summer, but will ferry bbecause I've seen it all by road many times. Our kids still live there one in Anchorage and one in Fairbanks. If you need any info I would be glad to help you out.

 

[EricBu12]

Just put your Rv on the train.....



http://www.trackstoadventure.com/



This is a tour company but for a little more than the other thing, it is 30 days of tour

 

[ChrisOlson]

Mean no disrespect ERICBU12



the start of the thread was how to get around canada

so the other thing works well because canada is un friendly towards weapons and DWI and persons past with felonys so and so forth.

 

[terrywerm]

I drove truck over the road for 20 years, covered 48 states and several provinces in Canada. I never carried due to Federal law prohibiting firearms in commercial vehicles, not to mention the problems with our northern border. In that 20 years I put on about 2 million miles, which included thousands of stops for rest, breakdowns, meals, loading, unloading, you name it. Never had a problem with the criminal element even when going into places that were much seedier than anyplace any of us would even consider going with an RV.



In short, if I wanted to go to Alaska, I'd leave the handguns at home and enjoy the scenery. I am an avid hunter and gun owner too, and I can understand the desire to carry, and have nothing against it, but I don't think I would spoil the opportunity for a trip up there based on handgun restrictions. Life is too short to waste the opportunity.



Just my $. 02

 

[DWetmore]

I'm with you on this, but the thing to do is travel to alaska without a firearm and then buy a shotgun or rifle when you arrive. When I went there I was nervous about the bears when hiking (BEARS ARE COMMON) not to mention moose everywhere. Watch out for ****** off moose mommas. I went to a pawn shop near the end of my trip and thought why didn't I buy a rifle when there (SKS) would be good enough and cheap. Also easy to shoot, when chased by a bear (iron sights).



Now about the gun thing in general for those other guys. Handguns are great for hunting, you just need to know what you are doing. A . 357 mag will definetly drop a whitetail, or smaller game.