Originally Posted by
Short Track Hunter
Did anyone actually read the non-resident firearms declaration .pdf ??
Don't need to. I've hunted Canada for bear and I know that they don't like handguns even if legal. They bring too much attention by the authorities. Besides you don't need "back-up" if that is what you're concerned about since you'll have a guide with you. If you can't seal the deal on a bear with a rifle then you sure as heck aren't gonna do it with a pistol. Unless you practice a lot you're probably more dangerous to yourself and others with the pistol than a gut shot grizzly is.
So the questions remain: Why do you want to take the chance taking a pistol in and what does your outfitter have to say about it. If your outfitter is good with it then he/she will have all the paperwork ready to go and you wouldn't have to be on a forum like this asking questions.