Dwayne
I have an 870 Remington pump in 12 gauge that is about worn out from being hauled back and forth across the Medicine Line. (Learned that name for the border from you and Sid Marty). I just fill out the required paperwork and no sweat, especially if my final destination is Alaska. It has never left the camper, but it is a little reassuring when camping in bear country. Bear spray wouldn't work well on a bear coming into the camper, I don't think.

Fred