Legal information
Behaviour, uniforms and the law
There are no laws here in Canada about old uniforms, only current. Also everything is allowed with the exception of Canadian reenactors wearing Canadian awards. You are not allowed to wear a Canadian award here unless you were awarded it.We are allowed to reenact anywhere we want so long as it meets with the local bylaws regarding the discharge of firearms and we have permission to use the land. We have our own guidlines as well on where we can do things like any other unit.
Firearms laws
Firearm laws are complex. We aren't allowed any replicas we didn't own before 1998 and we can't buy or sell any today. We have to have a gun license and register our firearms but we are allowed Semi-Auto and Bolt action firearms although some semi-autos are more restricted like the M1 Carbine. Along with that magazines for long arms must be pinned to 5 rounds and pistols 10 though MG's belts are ok. No one can own a full auto unless they had the license before the use of them was banned. Hand Guns and other restricted firerms can be owned but you need a permit to transport them and you have to go take a direct route and let the Firearms office know where you're taking it, it also must be double locked.More about the Canadian firearms laws can be found on the pages of the Canada Firearms Center.
Road rules
Road rules are pretty simple, you can register old vehicles with a historic plate and you're allowed to use them with no seat belts on the road. I am not sure about tracked vehicles but I don't think you're allowed to have them on the road.As always, when you're in a foreign country for a reenactment, listen to the natives and follow their advice. Do not draw unnecessary attention to yourself and follow common sense.
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